3 Day Detox Jumpstart with Alejandro Junger
by Colleen Russell
Graphics by Kerrie Bross
Detox Week 2013, 3 Day Detox Jumpstart
This week, we’re rolling out the best detox diet plans for losing weight, restoring digestive function, and boosting energy. In collaboration with some of the country’s top doctors and nutrition specialist, we are dedicating each article to a particular detox diet and making recommendations for foods and supplements that will ensure maximum effectiveness.
What is a Detox Cleanse?
A detox, or digestive cleanse, is a short-term diet plan designed to repair the gut in order to propel weight loss, boost immunity, and clean the digestive system to maintain efficiency. Dr. Alejandro Junger, a respected guest on a popular TV show and the medically renowned “Father of Detox,” has formulated a plan outlined in his books, Clean Detox Diet and Clean Your Gut, to jumpstart health with a 3-day detox.
How Can I Boost My Energy with a 3 Day Detox?
According to Dr. Alejandro Junger, the gut is much more than a space to house the digestive organs. It is also the body’s second brain, home to millions of active neurons and the majority of the immune system. When the digestive system becomes bogged down and the gut flora is not present at optimal levels, the entire body experiences sluggishness. Inflammation that begins in the gut has far-reaching effects that cause inflammation of the skin, bloating of the belly, and fatigue of the body and mind. The cure? According to Dr. Junger, it can be as simple as a 3 Day Detox.
Why should I try the 3 Day Detox?
We could all use an energy boost, and the health benefits that can be reaped from the 3 Day Detox are pretty enticing. So, how difficult would it be to implement the 3 Day Detox into an already jam-packed lifestyle? (We’ve all heard stories of multi-day detox fasts, complicated soup recipe diets, and liquid-only diets that seem to require superhuman willpower.) As it turns out, this plan is rather simple, with a grocery list of fresh fruits and vegetables and a short list of natural supplements that can be delivered straight to your door!
Dr. Junger’s cleanse is an immune and digestive system detox designed to trigger gut repair which will in turn boost energy and maximize digestion and nutrient absorption. The plan requires a three 3 Day Detox commitment during which time you will sip delicious smoothies and start a healthy supplement regimen that will rebalance the ratio of good bacteria in your gut and maximize the efficiency of digestion in your body.
What will I need for the 3 Day Detox?
Recommended All Natural Supplements:
Plant Based Protein Powder
Your Choice of Probiotics
Multi-Enzyme
Magnesium
*Dr. Junger recommends adding L-Glutamine and Berberine supplements to this plan. Since these nutrients are a natural ingredient in Perfect Supplements line of plant protein powders, we recommend forgoing the extra supplements and adding a scoop of plant protein powder to your lunchtime drink.
Grocery List:
Almond Milk
Blueberries
Bananas
Baby Spinach
Apple Cider Vinegar
The 3 Day Detox Plan:
Day 1:
Breakfast: Prebiotic Shake, Probiotic, and Veganzyme
Lunch: Meal, Veganzyme, Drink with a scoop of plant based protein powder
Dinner: Meal, Veganzyme, Natural Calm
Day 2:
Breakfast: Prebiotic Shake, Probiotic, and Veganzyme
Lunch: Meal, Veganzyme, Drink with a scoop of plant based protein powder
Dinner: Meal, Veganzyme, Natural Calm
Day 3:
Breakfast: Prebiotic Shake, Probiotic, and Veganzyme
Lunch: Meal, Veganzyme, Drink with a scoop of plant based protein powder
Dinner: Meal, Veganzyme, Natural Calm
Prebiotic Smoothie Recipe
10 oz almond milk
1/2 cup blueberries
1 medium banana
1 handful baby spinach
1 scoop plant-based protein powder
2 tsp apple cider vinegar