Cleansing is one of the most important pillars of health and well being. In Yoga, we practice the Shatkarmas to cleanse all the organs that come in contact with the external environment. Besides, there is juice fasting, detox plans that helps in eliminating toxins from the Body.

Similarly, Whole30 is a 30 day Meal plan that aims to reset the metabolism. While improving our relationship with food.

What is Whole30?

Whole30 is a nutritional program designed to promote clean eating in 30 days. Basically,  all of the potentially inflammatory foods and beverages are removed from your meal plans.

There is a strict guideline on what you can and cannot eat these 30 days. Besides, there are no cheat meals.

Foods to avoid

• Sugar or natural or artificial sweeteners
•  Alcohol and Nicotine
•  Grains
•  Beans or legumes
• Soya
• Dairy
• Processed foods
• Preservatives

Foods that are exceptions to the rule

• Ghee
• Fresh Fruit juice
• Certain legumes like green beans, peas are allowed.

So what can we eat?

• Meat, seafood and eggs
• Vegetables and fruit
• Natural fats
• Herbs, spices and seasonings.

Eat foods that are simple, whole and unprocessed.

What about Vegetarians and Vegans?

Despite the fact that this plan is in conflict with what vegans or vegetarians can eat. That is, Whole30  requires a moderate amount of animal protein every day.

Vegans and vegetarians can include certain grains and beans/soya to their meal plan. Besides, try using gluten free grains.

Benefits of Whole30

After a month of Clean eating you will have more energy, improved skin texture and the feel good factor. Also:

• Improves digestion and body metabolism
• Flushes toxins
• Weight loss

Besides, you don’t have to keep a check on your calories. And no stepping on the weighing scale for 30 days.

It’s healthy to cleanse our body and mind. This meal plan is just one of the ways. Find what suits you the best…

Iti Jain

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