How's that for a flashy headline?
See, I know I've been going on and on about the benefits of detoxing. (For the record, I'm talking about "cutting out allergens and processed foods while eating a bounty of whole, fresh foods" NOT "mega-colon-cleanse grapefruit" detoxing.) And there are many wonderful things about the process.
But it's not all painless revelry.
To save time and money, my detox compatriots and I decided to all chip in and make a big batch of broth to share. It was a detox party!
First, we celebrated our impendingdoom detox with a pizza.
We cut up all the vegetables in the world and put them into a large cauldron.
Look at all those lovely veggies. No really, look closer.
Mmm . . . looks so healthy and delicious! Well, looks can be deceiving, because this was the final product:
See, I know I've been going on and on about the benefits of detoxing. (For the record, I'm talking about "cutting out allergens and processed foods while eating a bounty of whole, fresh foods" NOT "mega-colon-cleanse grapefruit" detoxing.) And there are many wonderful things about the process.
- It balances your blood-sugar levels
- It cleared up my skin
- I had more energy, and felt an even supply of energy throughout the day
- It curbed my weird cravings and mindless eating
- Reaffirmed that cooking healthy can be fast and easy
- Oh, and it rids your body of toxins and the resulting inflammation!
But it's not all painless revelry.
- The first couple of days just suck. There's no other way to say it. You want the foods you can't have, you might feel foggy or have a headache, and you'll probably be tired.
- Some people might experience body odor or gas as your body eliminates toxins. (Not me, of course. Ahem.)
- Certain elements of the UltraSimple program are a wee bit challenging. Choking down a shot of EVOO in the mornings? *hork*
To save time and money, my detox compatriots and I decided to all chip in and make a big batch of broth to share. It was a detox party!
First, we celebrated our impending
We cut up all the vegetables in the world and put them into a large cauldron.Look at all those lovely veggies. No really, look closer.Mmm . . . looks so healthy and delicious! Well, looks can be deceiving, because this was the final product:Let me tell you -- forcing yourself to drink something that looks like sewage, and doesn't smell much better, is a true test of willpower.
So what happened to all those beautiful vegetables after straining the broth? Straight to the compost! (The nutrients are all in the broth at this point, so you're not really "wasting" the pulp.)
The moral of our experience? Turns out the the broth is MUCH better when made in small batches. Less
is more when it comes to your ingredients, and be sure to let it cook a
long time. We sure learned our lesson.
So what happened to all those beautiful vegetables after straining the broth? Straight to the compost! (The nutrients are all in the broth at this point, so you're not really "wasting" the pulp.)
The moral of our experience? Turns out the the broth is MUCH better when made in small batches. Less
is more when it comes to your ingredients, and be sure to let it cook a
long time. We sure learned our lesson. 
Wow. That DOES look gross. Good for you (I think) for trying it.
Keep your gas away from me...