Today I've been craving bread. A nice warm, crusty loaf of Italian bread just out of the oven, slathered with butter.....*drool*. Okay, back to reality.
Tomorrow starts the final stage of my cleanse, re-introducing foods back to my diet and checking for a reaction:
- Day 11: Rye
- Day 12: Dairy
- Day 13: Cheese
- Day 14: Wheat
After eating the re-introduced item, you check for reactions such as stomach upset, gas, fatigue, or even sinus congestion. This can indicate a food that you are sensitive to and may want to limit in your regular diet. Dr. Turner also suggests gradually adding beef and pork on days 15 and 16.
Since I started the cleanse I've lost a total of 3.5 pounds. I have also noticed increased energy, especially while exercising. Considering the time change last weekend to "Spring ahead", I find this especially notable.
Tonight for dinner I made a yummy Thai Green Chicken Curry. Look for that recipe in a future blog post!
Awesome! But now I want warm bread......ahhhh!
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