Wheatgrass shot
Watermelon juice- not as sweet as I expected but still yummy and refreshing!
Veggie vibe
Green smoothie- I loved the sweetness from the mango and banana.
Raw green soup
Creamy Dandelion with raisens and pine nuts
Almond milk
Day's winner: Green Smoothie
Day's loser: I expected more from the almond milk
Day 3 review: Today was when my body really started to detoxify. All my senses seemed magnified. Colors, smells and tastes all seemed more vibrant. The tastes of my juices were more pure and I could taste each ingredient. During my early morning walk through the farmers market the smells of strawberries and fresh bread were intoxicating. Suprisingly though I had no interest in food. Around 9:00 I began having waves of nausia and euphoria. My hunger was gone and I had a slight ache in my jaw from not chewing. I went to pilates at 10:00 which helped to stretch and move my body. After that the nausia was gone. The rest of the day was a breeze. I managed to get my work done and then I went to use the inferred sauna and followed that with a salt scrub treatment.
Day 4
The Menu:
Chlorophyll Elixer
Pear juice
Green love
Blueberry spirulina smoothie- Love! fruity and refreshing
Gazpacho
Kale dulse salad with permission I swapped it for the Creamy Dandelion salad (I find something I like and I stick with it!)
Coconut milk- I am not sure if it had turned but it was slightly sour. I drank it anyway because I enjoyed the richness and thickness.
(Green Mylk was on the menu but with permission I purchased the coconut milk at one of the boutiques!)
Day's winner: Blueberry Spirulina
Day's loser: Green Love
Day 4 review: I woke up on day 4 feeling well rested and alert. My stomach defintely felt flatter. My skin had a glow and my eyes were very clear. Over all I looked bright! There is not much to report on day 4. I was not hungry at all and felt very energized. Where as my first few nights I could barely keep my eyes open at 9:00 this evening I was totally wired!
Day 5
The Menu:
Chlorophyll Elixer
Pear Juice
Carrot Juice- Pure sweet carrots
Sun Soup
Creamy Dandelion Salad
Cashew Hemp Milk- A delicious sweet creamy treat to end my cleanse. This was my favorite of the milks.
Days winner: Carrot Juice, Cashew Hemp Milk
Loser: No losers
Day 5 Review: I woke up early and went for a scheduled colonic. Then went to the farmers market and picked up some post cleansing fruits and veggies. I then met my friend and we drove up to Westchester for a photo shoot for the yoga center's website. My energy was good. I felt no hunger and was focused and physically strong. Untill aroung 5:00 when I crashed! I felt clammy, lightheaded and dizzy. At one point I literally thought I was going to pass out. I ate my salad which helped a bit. After drinking my hemp cashew milk I felt more grounded. That night I went to bed with a sense of accomplishment and had my best sleep throughout the cleanse.
Thoughts...
The week I chose to cleanse was a scorcher! It was 90 + all week which made it easier for me to be aware of staying well hydrated. I drank lots and lots of water between my juices. Due to the amount of juice, water and tea I was consuming I was waking up constantly throughout the night to use the bathroom.
My sleep was a bit restless. I would fall asleep and wake up very early. Some of my dreams were quite strange. In one of my dreams I cheated on my cleanse and ate half a peach. I woke up feeling very guilty! (It would have been a lot more fun cheating with pasta and cupcakes!)
I am a huge fan of green juice but Organic Avenue's were just a little too green for my taste. I like my greens sweet with a lot of apple. Organic Avenue's juices are pure. In the beginning I sometimes missed the added sweetness from apples or agave but once I adjusted to the regimen I really enjoyed the integrity and purity of the juices.
FYI I really do not like Chlorophyll. Not only does it taste like you are eating the lawn it turns your teeth green! Luckily the daily elixir is taken as a quick shot. And the color comes out after brushing your teeth.
Organic Avenue...
The customer service at Organic Avenue is outstanding. I am totally high maintenance when it comes to what I put into my stomach. Every question I had (and trust me I had a lot) was answered quickly with e-mail or phone call. They customized my daily menus to my likes and dislikes. It is so important to have a support system while cleansing. LOVE support is just that! I loved the daily e-mails providing the menus with an explanation on each juice as well as positive affirmations to keep you motivated. I never felt deprived on my cleanse. I felt both nutured and nourished. And felt I learned a lot about myself throughout the cleanse.
On to the personal stuff...
I know the idea of a colonic is intimiately uncomfortable but honestly it is an integral part of the whole experience. I highly recommend Sana Vita on 16th st. Sana Vita is clean and professional. All the technicians are kind and gentle and make you feel really safe. Anna in particular is wonderful. She uses hot stones under your feet and to massage your abdomen. She is very knowledagble and talks you through each step of the procedure.
Breaking the Cleanse...
Breaking the cleanse is as important as the cleanse itself. The body needs to slowly introduce food back into the diet. So I find it important to be gentle and thoughtful and eat lots of fruits and veggies!
Organic Avenue:
http://www.organicavenue.com/#section=fast
SanaVita 145 E 16th St. Ground FL (Irving Pl & 3rd Ave)
(212)777-4900
*Photographs courtesy of Organic Avenue
