Feeling tired and bloated after the festive season? Boost your energy levels in 2019 and flatten your tum with a raw diet Monday!
Wellbeing experts swear by a raw diet Monday. Why? The benefits of a raw food diet, rich in fresh fruit and veggies is a given. Just a quick look at Alicia Silverstone, Miranda Kerr and Demi Moore underlines the point.
An entirely raw lifestyle isn’t everyone’s bag, but a raw diet Monday makes a fantastic intro, kick-starting your week by de-puffing your body, revving energy and slashing kilojoules.
Nutritionist Christina Agnew has a beautiful little raw diet Monday menu we can all try. “It’s so easy and it’s high in nutrients, so you’ll feel more satisfied and energised,” she says.
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Morning
Start with some fruit and fresh juice, ideally green with ingredients such as watercress, spinach, kale, fennel, apple and lime – a superb shot of nutrients.
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Mid-morning
Tackle the 11am munchies and snack on a handful of pumpkin and sunflower seeds, mixed with raisins and more exotic goji berries.
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Mid-day
Create a big colourful salad with lots of veggies, slices of avocado, olives and pine nuts, and a cold-pressed olive oil as a dressing. This is easy to take to work too.
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Afternoon
When the 4pm chocolate craving hits, try Soaring Free Superfoods Organic Cacao Nibs, R144 for 200g. They’re a healthy, tasty alternative to sugary chocolate and are high in antioxidants. Watch your portions though, you don’t want to go eating the whole bag!
Evening
Have a big smoothie, it’s surprisingly filling. Blend one banana, a cup of berries, a handful of spinach, and cashew nuts, a few ice cubes and water to your own consistency. If you’re really hungry, add more veggies.
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Top tip: You can also eat flaxseeds during the day. They give you a blast of omega-3s and help dieters feel satisfied. Pop into a clean pepper grinder and twist onto salads, soups or smoothies. Simple!
