Wignall - Raw & simple detox: a delicious body reboot for health, energy, and weight loss

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Digital edition: 978-1-62788-162-3

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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Wignall, Judita.

Raw and simple detox : a delicious body reboot for health, energy, and weight loss / Judita Wignall.

pages cm

ISBN 978-1-59253-981-9 (paperback)

1. Raw food diet. 2. Detoxification (Health) I. Title.

RM237.5.W54 2015

613.265--dc23

2014049101

Design: Matt Wignall

Photography: Matt Wignall

Food styling: Peilin Breller

Medical Disclaimer: The following information is intenended for educational purposes only and is in no way intended as medical advice. Always work with a quailfied health professional before making any changes to your diet. Any application of the material set forth in the following pages is at the readers discretions and is his or her sole responsiblity.

A Delicious Body Reboot for Health, Energy, and Weight Loss

Judita Wignall

If you havent already noticed, we live in a very sick world. The Mayo Clinic reported that nearly 70 percent of Americans take at least one prescription drug dailydrugs with side effects that are almost as bad as the symptoms theyre created to suppress. About 600,000 Americans die of heart disease every year. About 1,660,000 Americans were diagnosed with cancer in 2013, and about 1,600 people died as a result every day. The adult obesity rate in America is 27.2 percent and rising, and about 347 million people worldwide have diabetes.

We also live in a toxic world. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency disclosed in its latest report that close to 1 billion pounds of toxic chemicals are introduced into our environment every year through U.S. agriculture alone. I would say thats about 1 billion pounds too many. These chemicals make their way into our municipal water supply, streams, lakes, and oceans, not to mention onto our dinner plates. We also have to deal with air pollution from our cars, coal plants, and other industries.

Chemical manufacturing companies produce 6.5 trillion pounds of 9,000 different chemicals each year; 7 billion pounds of these are released into the atmosphere and water, while 2 billion pounds are recognized carcinogens. On top of that, the Fukushima nuclear plant in Japan continues to melt down and release radioactive particles into the air and ocean. Science of the Total Environment journal reported the radioactive plume from that disaster has contaminated the entire Northern Hemisphere and, according to U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission records, 75% of American nuclear plants are currently slowly leaking as well. The assault from pollution and our poor diets are putting our health in great danger.

We are literally killing ourselves slowly with toxic chemicals in our food, water, and air. This is not something we can fix with a fad detox kit. If we dont make a conscious effort to live a clean life and lighten the toxic burden on our bodies, we will become a statistic, eventually, as well.

Thankfully, an awakening is happening. Juice bars are popping up all over the country, and the desire to cleanse has never been more popular. People from all walks of life are discovering the benefits of fasting and the power of fresh fruits and vegetables.

My personal awakening happened June of 2007 when I embarked on my first raw food cleanse. I was desperate to get rid of my adult acne, so I jumped in 100 percent. In one month I lost 15 pounds, eliminated the arthritis in my hands, lifted my depression, improved my energy tenfold, and cleared up my skin. I eventually left my career as a commercial actor to become a raw food chef and health coach. Pretty radical for someone who was just experimenting with a new diet!

In addition to eating raw, Ive also tried several juice fasts over the years with great results. I have seen friends completely transform from doing long-term juice fasting (also called juice feasting). If you want to see an incredible documentary on how juicing changed the lives of two men, check out Fat, Sick & Nearly Dead by Joe Cross.

Though I love the juice detox model, it can be too extreme for some. In this book, I want to introduce a way for people to get the benefits of juice fasting while still maintaining a somewhat regular diet. I dont know about you, but I love to eatand the great news is, you can still eat delicious food while helping your body to cleanse and reset.

The first step of this plan is to eliminate the foods and toxic chemicals that cause disease. Second, we want to give your digestion a rest while flooding your body with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and immune-boosting, age-defying phytonutrients. Whether you just need a day or so to detox from an overindulgent holiday or a monthlong body reset, this book contains easy recipes to help up your energy and get you looking and feeling your best.

I want to preface that this is not a weight-loss guide. But if youre carrying around excess waste in your colon and retaining water, you should see that extra baggage come right off, and then some. Doing a detox is a great way to start a weight-loss program, as sometimes our body is resistant to letting go simply because its so toxic. Let the weight loss be a bonus and focus on eating high-quality, nutrient-dense foods. Learn new ways to incorporate these detox principles into your daily life where, every day, you can help your body more efficiently do what it does naturally.

Use this book as a springboard to go into whatever diet works for you. Whether you want to continue on a raw journey, go paleo, or anywhere in between, this is a great way to clean out your system before you rebuild using whatever foods work best for you.

Please keep in mind that Im a healthy-lifestyle coach and whole foods chef, not a doctor. All the information described in this book is for educational purposes only and not meant to treat any medical condition. If you have any chronic health issues, consult your doctor first. If you are underweight, have very low energy, or have any weakness, a cleanse is not recommended. Please use good judgment as you apply the principles in this book.

This can be a very powerful and health transforming journey. I hope you enjoy the experience and discover vibrant health like youve never had before.

Happy cleansing!