A much better way to “detox” or “cleanse”
Try this detox method ...
Hey, what’s up! Steve Eckert here from The Project/ OTD
Everybody’s talking about doing “detoxes” and “cleanses” … but what does that really MEAN, anyway? And is it even a real thing?
I want to flip the script on that idea as we dive a little deeper into “cleaning it up” this month.
I had a big shift about this a long time ago that completely changed my perspective.
So … a lot of “detoxes” focus on eliminating toxins and getting rid of wastes that are in your body.
Here’s the issue with that: Your body already has a complex and amazing built-in detox system, made up of your skin, lungs, kidneys, colon, and liver.
These organs all work together to filter out toxins and waste, and then help you get rid of them by sweating, through your breath, or when you’re in the bathroom.
Your Brain even has its own system to clean and filter out Toxins, waste, Nonsense, and Bull$hit.
FACT: If there’s a breakdown in this system, you probably should see a doctor!
BUT … what if the toxins in the foods you eat, the products you use on your body, or the chemicals in your environment start to overload your detox system, putting a lot of stress on it?
It can get to the point where your body can’t keep up with eliminating them as fast as you absorb them, and they start to build up in your body. This isn’t as far-fetched as it sounds.
Since we can’t actually SEE toxins, here’s a stat that can make it real:
Did you know that the average newborn baby has 287 known toxins in their umbilical cord blood (this is according to the Environmental Working Group)?
And the breakdown of those toxins includes 180 that cause cancer in humans or animals, 217 that are toxic to the brain/nervous system, and 208 that are linked with birth defects or development problems in animal research.
Talk about a toxic load!
What if instead of focusing on CLEANING OUT toxins from your body ... you did your best to avoid them in the first place?!
That way, you’re “detoxing” your INPUT as much as possible, before it ever hits your system.
You can do that by upgrading the quality of what you feed your body and also what you surround it with. This will help reduce your overall toxic load.
I’m talking about:
Foods with fewer pesticides, antibiotics, contaminants, etc.
Personal care products with fewer known toxins
Staying away from plastic water and food storage containers
Using more green home care products
But there are also “Toxins” in your environment, circumstances, and relationships.
Some of those need to be filtered out by you. If you are the toxin, vut that $hit out, it’s not cool. Easy fix.
With a little intention, you can lower the number of toxins you’re exposed to in the first place!
It’s a much more PROactive approach to your wellness.
So: I have a little bonus challenge for you today! One of the best things you can do to help your body’s detox system do its job is to DRINK WATER! (From a BPA-free container, obviously – and bonus points if it’s filtered water!)
This helps your system flush out all those waste products.
Purge and Purify...
Exactly how much water you need every day depends on (among other things) how active you are, any health issues you may have, and your size.
But as a general rule, women need about 9 cups (2.1 liters) and men about 12½ cups (3 liters) a day.
I like to take hydration seriously get even more specific. It is your number one Performance Enhancing supplement.
I stick to .5- 1 ounce of water per pound of bodyweight.
It’s not the big things we do once in a while, but the small things we do CONSISTENTLY that bring results.
Please let me know if you ever need help with anything.
You Are F@cking Awesome!
Steve Eckert
*No Excuses*
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Low Carb Mac and Cheese
Say what?! Mac and cheese without the traditional noodles! This is a recipe that kids and adults alike will love! Spaghetti squash is a fantastic replacement for traditional noodles – make it a habit to use these tender, squash noodles in all of your favorite pasta recipes. Enjoy!
What you need
Serves 6
1 large spaghetti squash
1 teaspoon olive oil
Sea salt
Black pepper
2 cups broccoli florets, steamed
1 Tablespoon coconut oil
1 Tablespoon coconut flour
1 cup coconut milk
1 cup reduced-fat cheddar cheese, shredded
½ cup grated parmesan, plus 1 teaspoon grated Parmesan as optional garnish
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional garnish
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400ºF. Cut the spaghetti squash in half. Scoop out and discard the seeds. Spray the center of both halves of the squash with cooking spray, and place the cut side up on a cookie sheet. Roast until tender when pierced with a knife, about 50 minutes.
2. Remove the squash from the oven, and let cool. Once it’s safe to handle, scrape the flesh into a large bowl. Add the steamed broccoli florets to the bowl, and set aside.
3. In a large saucepan, melt the coconut oil on medium heat, and whisk in the coconut flour. Add the coconut milk, and whisk quickly. Turn heat down to low, add the cheddar and ½ cup grated Parmesan to the saucepan, and stir until melted. Remove from heat.
4. Pour the cheese sauce over the spaghetti squash and broccoli mixture, and toss until all the squash is covered.
5. Dish into 4 portion, and top off with the salt and pepper to taste plus red pepper flakes and extra Parmesan if you wish!
Nutrition
One serving equals 290 calories, 23g fat, 360mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate, 2g fiber, and 14g protein
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