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10-Day Green Smoothie Cleanse
Rebecca Soto
Copyright 2013 Rebecca Soto
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Introduction
Are you ready to change your life? Have you decided it is time to take off those extra pounds and pursue a healthier lifestyle? Are you ready to lose weight, improve your health and start feeling amazing? If so, the green smoothie cleanse plan can help you jump-start your weight loss efforts. One of the main reasons that people have difficulty losing weight is because the body is full of toxins. Those toxins are stored in fat, and until you eliminate those toxins, it is difficult to burn off extra fat.
Since detoxifying is so important, going on the green smoothie detox is a great way to begin a new healthy lifestyle geared towards losing weight. As you follow the green smoothie diet, your body will begin eliminating all those toxins, preparing your body for weight loss. In fact, you will probably lose weight in the ten days that you follow the green smoothie cleanse. One of the green smoothie benefits is that you will be better able to eliminate old habits during your 10-day cleanse.
While a 10-day green smoothie cleanse may sound drastic, most people actually find that they enjoy the delicious green smoothie recipes they consume during the cleanse. In fact, you will probably enjoy your green smoothies so much that youll want to continue enjoying the smoothies once a day after you complete the 10-day cleanse. Once you are done with the cleanse, it is a good idea to keep adding green smoothies to your diet, since they will help support weight loss and will help you make sure that you get all the nutrients that your body needs.
In this ebook, you will find everything you need to complete the 10-day green smoothie cleanse plan successfully. You will find helpful information on the green smoothie cleanse, a look at green smoothie benefits and tips for getting started with the cleanse. This recipe book is packed with green smoothie recipes, ensuring you have many different recipes to keep you from getting bored with your smoothies. You will also find a helpful 10-day eating plan that will help you plan your meals during the cleanse. With this book to guide you, you can start the cleanse and get on your way to a healthier body.
Chapter 1 What is a Green Smoothie Cleanse?
What is the green smoothie cleanse? Its a detox cleanse that lasts for ten days and involves drinking green smoothies for every meal. The green smoothies all include green leafy veggies, but they can have water, fruits and other veggies added to them as well. While you may think that you will feel hungry all the time, since you are only drinking smoothies, you actually will find that the smoothies fill you up and provide you with all the nutrients your body needs. Most people actually notice that they have more energy and they feel great while on the 10-day green smoothie cleanse plan.
The Importance of Detoxifying Your Body
If your primary goal is to lose weight and embark on a healthier lifestyle, you may wonder why you should kick start your weight loss efforts with a green smoothie detox. Will this program really help you to lose those extra pounds when other diets have not work? Yes!
Unfortunately, we are exposed to many toxins in the environment and the foods we eat. Those toxins built up in the body and can result in weight gain over time. If the toxin load because too heavy for the body, the body puts all its energy into trying to eliminate toxins instead of working on burning calories. This means that your body no longer has the energy to burn fat. Once you eliminate those toxins, the body can go back to burning fat instead of having to focus all its energy on flushing out toxins.
Many people try diets to lose weight and get discouraged when they dont see the results they want. This occurs because most diets fail to address all the toxins in the body. Just a few of the signs that your body may be dealing with too many toxins include weight gain, fatigue, constipation, headaches, digestion issues, bloating and low levels of energy.
The green smoothie diet works differently from other diets. It immediately starts working to detoxify your body. Through the 10 days you are on the cleanse, your body will begin eliminating all the toxins that have built up in your body. As the toxins are eliminated, most people see some initial weight loss. Once you finish the cleanse, your body will be primed and ready for optimal weight loss, since you will have eliminated the toxins stored in your body. This diet sets you up for weight loss success.
Is the Cleanse Right for You?
You may be wondering if the green smoothie cleanse plan is right for you. How do you know if your body has built up toxins? Here are a few of the signs that the green smoothie detox is a great choice for you:
- You are a smoker or you live with a smoker
- You find it difficult to sleep
- Youre not getting enough sleep each night
- You constantly crave sweets
- You deal with yeast infections regularly
- You consume meats, veggies and fruits that are not organic
- You live in an urban area
- You take medications, such as antidepressants or antibiotics
- You dont drink enough water daily
- You regularly consume processed foods
- You get sick often
- You deal with skin problems, such as rashes or acne
- You feel fatigued and tired all the time
- You use beauty products and household products that contain chemicals
If you identify with more than one of these signs, there is a good chance that your body is dealing with toxin overload. This means that the green smoothie cleanse is an excellent choice for you and should offer you great results.
How the Cleanse Works
Now that you know that the green smoothie detox is right for you, you may be wondering how the cleanse works. The cleanse lasts for ten days. During those ten days, you should be drinking green smoothies throughout the day. Its recommended that you consume up to 60 ounces of the smoothies each day for the best results. You can prepare the smoothies at meal times or prepare them in the morning so you can just sip on them throughout your day.
Along with the green smoothies, you need to drink plenty of water. You should have a minimum of 64 ounces of water each day. Herbal and detox teas, such as green tea, count as part of your water intake. While it is okay to have some small snacks throughout the day if you need them, you need to avoid eating or drinking certain foods, such as processed foods, refined carbs, foods with refined sugar, meats, alcoholic beverages, milk products and fried foods. Small snacks that are okay include raw seeds or nuts, crunchy veggies like cucumbers, celery or carrots, or some apples.
Chapter 2 Benefits of a Green Smoothie Cleanse
Going on a green smoothie cleanse offers many wonderful benefits. When you follow the green smoothie diet, you will soon begin to notice some benefits, such as weight loss, improved energy and more. In fact, drinking green smoothies offer so many benefits that you will probably want to continue adding them to your diet, even after you complete the cleanse. Here are just a few benefits that following the green smoothie cleanse plan can offer you.
Benefit #1 Jump Starts Weight Loss
One of the main benefits of going on a green smoothie detox is that it helps to jump start weight loss. Even though the smoothies fill you up, the smoothies will help you lose weight. Since the smoothies have a high water content and they are packed with low calorie green leafy veggies, theyll help you take off those extra pounds. They are low in calories, yet they have plenty of fiber in them, which will make you feel full. Because the fiber makes you feel full, drinking the smoothies will help eliminate cravings, which will aid in weight loss as well.