Wild Rose Cleanse

To kickstart this fun little food blog of mine, I've decided to share my 12 day detox with the Wild Rose Cleanse program. Having never done a cleanse or detox before, (is there a difference between the two???) I was very skeptical, to say the least. I wanted to know exactly what it would entail, what I would be eating/drinking, how the process worked in my body, and what the outcome would be. So here is a bit of info about the cleanse itself...

This is taken straight from the Wild Rose Website

"The Wild Rose Herbal D-Tox has been used in Canadian clinics for over 30 years to provide a complete multi-system detoxification of the colon and kidneys; acts on the urinary tract and the gastro-intestinal system; and has an effect on the liver. By following the Recommended Diet and taking the herbal formulas provided, the Herbal D-Tox program helps to keep a healthy balance of assimilation and elimination.

Whether to stay in good health, to clear a congested system, or to use after over-consumption, a detoxification program can be an integral part of your continued health. For many, a D-Tox is the beginning of a new lifestyle, and a time for breaking unwanted habits."

The cleanse kit itself includes three bottles of herbal supplements (Biliherb, Laxaherb, Cleansaherb) from which the user takes two pills each before breakfast and dinner, for the 12 days of the cleanse. 40 drops of the liquid Herbal CL Extract must also be taken with the meals.

In addition to the supplements, there is a strict food plan, excluding certain foods, while focusing on others. 

Eat Lots of:

- Veggies & Fruits (all except tropical fruits, bananas, grapes)

- Fish (except shelled fish)

- Beef, Chicken, Pork

- Nuts, herbs (except peanuts)

Do Not Eat:

- Bread/Flour Products (breads, pasta, cakes, pastry, flour based foods ie. sauces, gravy, soup)

- Dairy Products (absolutely no cheese, milk - almond milk is ok!)

- Fermented Foods (absolutely no alcohol/wine/beer, soy sauce, dried fruits)

- Sweets (no sugar, syrups, chocolate, candy)

Being that I am Italian, the thought of giving up PASTA for 12 DAYS is rather unfathomable, so this should be an interesting couple of days. 

So here we go! Wish me luck! 

(And I promise to share all of the ups and downs along the way!)