- Melanie Stephens, IANT, Head of Nutrition at the CNM, Nutritional Therapist

To arrange a private consultation call Mel on 086-2442708, or email healthforce@gmail.com.

Step 1

• Preparation - if you dont plan, you plan to fail. 1-2 weeks before you start:
• Prepare your kitchen
• Prepare your mind
• Prepare your shopping list

Step 2

No tea, coffee, alcohol, sugar, red meat, dairy, refined foods

Step 3

• Have an abundance of fresh fruit and vegetables
• Aim for four cups of vegetables
• Aim for one large raw salad
• Aim for three pieces of fruit

Step 4

• Include linseed/ sunflower/pumpkin/walnut

Step 5

• Drink 1.5-2 litres of water per day
• Drink only herbal tea / green tea

Step 6

• Eat protein twice per day
• Fresh fish
• Organic chicken
• Beans
• Lentils
• Organic eggs

Step 7

• Adopt a healthy, positive attitude

Step 8

• Aim for 20 minutes of brisk exercise daily to stimulate circulation and lymphatics

Step 9

• Spirulina - this aids the detoxification process - gradually increase the dosage

Step 10

• Probiotics - these will replace good bowel bacteria

This article is listed on the College of Naturopathic Medicine website.

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