A new moon cycle is upon us, and I have been through a whirlwind the past 4 months and so am advocating for change this month on a cellular level. What is one way – and a powerful way – to change your body and your life?
EAT CLEAN, WHOLE, ORGANIC FOOD. This is my normal m.o., of which eating clean, using food to detox and eating the right food to heal make it easier to weather the changes of life. However, four months ago, I veered away from my resolve to be optimally healthy – to take care of my dad who is going through a major life crisis. I have learned tons of lessons during this phase, most of which are hanging out around my energy desperate for a place to sink in. I can try to shake it off by dancing, staying up late, writing about how bad I feel or endless processing. I also know what works and that the process of detoxification is rather simple. It is to come clean on the inside and the outside will shine with radiance. Feminine beauty can be created through a whole foods diet, and all of the shame, grief and overwhelm can be integrated through eating clean, getting moving, sleeping and repeating these actions on a daily basis.
I will guide you here – for now this is a FREE cleanse – you will be able to access anytime through my blog @ createradiance.wordpress.com. And also I will have it up on my site www.createradiance.com.
Things to consider for the cleanse:
- How busy you are
- What your goals are
- Who may get in your way
- Possible excuses
From there, you may choose the length of time you want to devote to purifying your body and how much you are willing to release will depend on this. This is a kickstart to your radiance.
Pre-cleanse it is important to prepare your mind and body for the de-sludging process. You want to make sure you have ample time in your schedule to cook and shop, as well that you will be courageous enough to keep the commitment to yourself to be clean, inside and out. The outside counts also, and you may notice that as soon as you clean out your diet, you will notice things in your life that need detoxing as well, such as clothing and clutter. Clean insides sensitive you to your environment, and make you resonate with a higher vibration. With that comes the knowing what needs to stay and what needs to go. This cleanse is about improving your life from the inside out, so this is just food for thought (and with knowledge you may be motivated to listen to your hunches and clean out your life:)>
My day one looks like this. Fortunate to be on day two of my moon cycle, and in a place of needing rest, so I’ve been able to be @ home for most of the day.
Morning:
walk, 30 mins
breakfast: kitchari with turmeric, mustard seeds, fennel, garlic and cauliflower, coconut oil
lunch: kitchari with turmeric and beet greens, garlic, coconut oil
snack: 1 T peanut butter, coconut water
dinner: kitchari with kale
Disclaimer: This is not a mono-cleanse. I don’t suggest eating kitchari for days on end to purify your body and enhance your natural beauty. According to Ayurveda, mung bean kitchari is the most balancing dish and a very cleansing meal to consume. It is super energizing, grounding and nourishing and tastes delicious. Here is a basic recipe for kitchari, a detoxifying meal you may enjoy for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
KITCHARI:
- 1 cup of mung beans or red lentils, rinsed
- 2 cups basmati rice
- 2 cups chopped vegetables
- 1/2 t tumeric
- 1 T coriander
- 1 t mustard seeds
- 1/2 t fennel seeds
Bring beans and 4 cups water to a boil. Simmer on low for 10 minutes. Add rice. Add vegetables and simmer for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, heat oil in a pan. Add spices and cook until fragrant. Add to cooked bean, rice, vegetable mixture. Enjoy warm. Garnish with cilantro and ginger.



