A more lively liver

It shouldn't be a shock to any one that our bodies abilities to function optimally is correlated with the food we eat. When we consume processed foods, we introduce chemical compounds that our bodies struggle to process, and over time the rhythm of our systems is altered. Scientifically speaking, the receptors in our bodies that respond to hormonal and chemical stimuli can no longer receive their messengers, and hence the reciprocal message doesnt get sent out to up or down regulate the next phase or stage in any given bodily process.

A nice way to reboot your system is to give your liver a vacation, to decrease the tax on your adrenals, and allow your body to return to "all systems go".

Tip #1: Add a cranberry drink before each of your three major meals for 2 weeks.
This includes 6oz of H20, 2 oz of unsweetened cranberry juice (less than 8 grams of sugar), 1/3 of a fresh lemon juice, and 1 tsp of apple cider vinegar. You have the option of adding psyllium seeds or husks as well if you want to get your fiber in.

Tip #2: No added sugar to anything for 2 weeks. No splenda, no table sugar, no syrup....no sugar means no sugar. If you are going "all out" on this; please consider no processed food as well which may contain high fructose corn syrup and other hidden sugars which will inhibit your liver from getting back in check.

Tip #3: Decrease your meat intake and increase your veggie intake. Consume mostly vegetables, followed by fruits (1/3d the amount), nuts & seeds.

There are certainly more rigid steps that can be followed, but if you can start with these three...and stick to it for two weeks...you may notice improved energy, ability to burn fat (hooray!) and comprehensive improvement in how your systems work together.

PS: This is a great time to put your smoothie hat on and get those veggies into your daily fuel.

Recipe: One or two ripe mangos, frozen works well too....add a handful of parsley....blend and drink. So simple. So yummy.