By adopting my few basic principles, you can start to notice a difference in the way you look and feel in as little as 3 days. You might notice clearer skin, increased energy, reduced cravings and mood swings, improved quality of sleep and more.

My detox lifestyle is not a diet. It’s about enjoying what you eat, nourishing your body and improving your overall lifestyle so that you can start to operate at your highest level of being. You don’t have to rush and apply all of these principles all at once to start noticing a difference. It’s about making small positive changes slowly and sticking to them until they become a habit. I recommend working your way down the list and trying to stick to one principle for at least two weeks before you introduce another.

Good luck and remember it’s not about being perfect, it’s about doing your best and keeping going!

START EVERY MORNING WITH LEMON WATER

A cup of warm water and the juice of half a lemon.

Stay hydrated

Drink at least 2-3 litres of water a day (herbal teas count!).

Follow the ‘Detox Lifestyle Pyramid’

For a full list of foods to eat click here.

Avoid all processed foods, alcohol, saturated and trans-fats

For a full list of foods to avoid click here.

Focus on improving your digestion

Avoid dairy and gluten and eat light to heavy throughout the day.

Eat foods as close to nature as possible

Eat whole grains not refined grains and where possible, buy organic. For a full list of foods that are at most/least risk of contamination click here.

Prepare your own meals

It’s often cheaper and you can control exactly what goes into your food. If you also cook with love, you’ll find it therapeutic, rewarding and even more delicious!

Eat the rainbow

Eat colourfully; the nutrients are what give lots of natural foods their beautifully bright vibrant colours. The more colour you include in your diet the more nutrition you’ll receive.

Move and sweat

Daily exercise boosts energy, reduces stress and improves your mood.

Get a good rest every night

Try to get at least 6-8 hours of sleep every night and where possible, try to go to bed and wake up at the same hour every day to get your body into a natural routine and rhythm.

Don’t cut out any of macronutrients

Fats, carbs and protein, you need all three! – Cutting out a macronutrient can lead to cravings, mood swings and low energy.

Love yourself

Set aside at least 15 minutes every day away from any distractions. Turn off the TV, laptop or phone and read or meditate or take a relaxing bath. Do something for yourself.

Stay clean and tidy

Clean and uncluttered surroundings give you energy and inspiration and help you stay calm and focused on your goals.

And finally, do your best – don’t give up or give in, positive changes take time!