The three-step cleanse a nutritionist swears by for ‘glowing skin, deeper sleep and weight balance’ after the festive season
- Holistic nutrition expert Jessica Sepel is fond of doing a cleanse in the new year
- The Sydney-based coach has created a meal plan for those wanting to take part
- It involves cutting out a certain number of stimulants and creating healthy habits
- You can then reintroduce some foods and drinks into your diet in moderation
The holiday season tends to make even the most dedicated healthy eaters and gym-goers fall off the bandwagon.
But if you’re looking to recommit to your body in 2019, Australian nutritionist Jessica Sepel has some keen ideas about how a three-step cleanse may help in that department.
She’s a huge believer in the detox process and believes it has the power to give the detoxer ‘glowing skin, a cleansed liver, restored energy, deeper sleep and weight balance’.
On her website, Miss Sepel argues that our bodies need a break from caffeine and alcohol and believes that three to five days is the optimal time to refrain from these stimulants.
But if you’re looking to recommit to your body in 2019, Australian nutritionist Jessica Sepel (pictured) has some keen ideas about how a three-step cleanse may help in that department
Step one: Clean up your diet
To start with Miss Sepel recommends the detoxer cuts out caffeine, alcohol, cow’s dairy, soy milk, refined sugar and sweeteners, wheat, gluten, red meat and trans fats.
The latter is usually found in processed and deep-fried foods.
‘Instead opt for seasonal veggies (lots of leafy greens), fresh fruit (berries and green apples are best), gluten-free grains (such as quinoa, brown rice, buckwheat), nuts, seeds, high-quality fish, organic eggs and chicken,’ she said.
‘Also try cooking with coconut oil or extra-virgin olive oil.’
To start with Miss Sepel recommends the detoxer cuts out caffeine, alcohol, cow’s dairy, soy milk, refined sugar and sweeteners, wheat, gluten, red meat and trans fats
‘Instead opt for seasonal veggies (lots of leafy greens), fresh fruit (berries and green apples are best), gluten-free grains (such as quinoa, brown rice, buckwheat), nuts, seeds, high-quality fish, organic eggs and chicken,’ she said
Step two: Create healthy lifestyle habits
There are seven habits Miss Sepel lists as key for living a more nutritious and wholesome lifestyle, and this is the time to start them.
Step three: Detox your environment
It’s not just the products you’re ingesting that you need to be mindful of but also the environment you surround yourself with.
‘Make a point of looking at the contents of your cleaning products and switch to organic options,’ Miss Sepel said.
In fact, she recommends buying organic wherever possible or washing and peeling your fruit and veggies to remove pesticides.
It’s not just the products you’re ingesting that you need to be mindful of but also the environment you surround yourself with
‘Use paper bags to store food, mason jars instead of plastic containers and don’t heat foods in plastic. Invest in a good quality water filter and use a stainless steel bottle instead of plastic,’ she continued.
‘Try switching to natural skin and hair products or even make your own. Don’t use fake tan, use an aluminium-free deodorant and use natural sanitary products.’