Phase 1 done! On to phase 2....

Phase 1
So I finally completed phase 1 of the detox and I thought it about time to tell u about it. I say finally as I decided to extend the 2 week period to 3 weeks. I was more than reasonably well behaved during phase 1 in terms of what I consumed, however the quantity of nuts was blown out of the water. I craved them and so I consumed them... That combined with the fact that I felt I wasn't expelling enough through my digestive system, I decided to extend it to 3 weeks. Plus the supplements in phase 1 were still going.

My first week if the detox went really well. I felt good, didn't have any cravings and was definitely feeling more fresh and clean on the inside and out. Wow I thought... This is going to be easy!

Week two however was another story. I felt hungry, emotional and sluggish. This is when I decided to extend a week and week 3 was much more palatable.

I'm on to phase two now... The first week down... It was a bumpy week. I was craving chocolate and protein which I tried to stave if by having done tuna and nuts. It didn't work and I ended up having a couple of nights where I indulged in some desert. It was a reasonably healthy chocolate pudding. However, the first time I was left feeling a bit bloated and on into the next day. This could be due to 2 things. Not drinking enough water with it... Without water psyllium can clog up your system. Or 2; the protein powder. I'm still playing around with protein powders and trying to establish what works and what doesn't with my digestive system.

Protein fibre packed pudding
Psyllium husks
Chia seeds
Shredded coconut
Raw cacao powder
Scoop of protein powder
Stevia

Mix it all together and let it sit for a short period to thicken up before enjoying!

Bunny time resistance

Easter... What a time to be detoxing! My workplace had a plethora of tempting treats on offer including hot cross buns, choco eggs, and a bake sale that had two tables worth of gloriously naughty treats! It was hard, soooo hard, but I resisted!

Then a weekend with the family which is usually filled with healthy food (in large quantities) and red wine ( also in large quantities). On the first night we had baked snapper, wild rice and salad... It was the first animal product I had consumed in 3 weeks. Dad had caught the fish and it was fresh and delicious. Mum had made some yoghurt which I had with fruit for breakfast and it was rich and creamy without the after feeling you get from commercial yoghurt of clag in your mouth and a sugar headache.

 We had a family lunch on Sunday and as a special treat I made a raw vegan cheese cake. This is the second time I have made the cheesecake, however the recipe was slightly different both times. Like everything I make, there is a lot of flexibility in this recipe.

Raw Vegan Cheesecake

Base
1/2 cup almond meal
1 cup almonds
1/4 cup of ground linseed
1/2 cup of dried cranberries or dates
1/2 cup of dried coconut
Tablespoon of coconut oil

Quick pulse blend until the mixture starts to stick together but don't overblend.
Press the mixture into a Spring Form Cake tin or a cake tin lined with baking paper so you can pull the cake out at when ready. Make sure it is pressed in and even. Then put it in the fridge to set.

"Cheese"
2 Cups of raw cashews
Vanilla essence
Lime and Lemon
Tablespoon Coconut oil

Soak the cashews for a few hours then drain and rinse. Add the cashews to a blender and blend till smooth and creamy. If you need to add water the blend then just make sure that you remove the excess liquid by putting the mixture in a muslin cloth.

Then add a dash of vanilla essence, juice of a lime and lime and lemon rind, coconut oil and blend. Spoon the mixture onto the base and spread evenly. Top with some ground lime rind and then leave it in the fridge to set for at least 2 hours.