detox program

Typically, 4 times per year (seasonally). However, if your goal is weight loss it can be used more often to combat the effects of travel, holiday, and occasional slip-ups.

Avoiding coffee or caffeine is recommended for optimal detox results. If you can't entirely give up coffee, limit yourself to around 180ml of black coffee or tea in the morning.

Avoid eating for the first 2 days to allow your body to eliminate toxins without the added stress of digestion. If weight loss isn't your goal, consider incorporating spinach and blueberries into your smoothies. If eating is essential during the initial 2 days, follow the guidelines for days 3-7.

If you miss taking a capsule you can pick up with the next scheduled capsules – there is no need to take additional ones.

You should be consuming about 2.3-3L of water each day throughout the detox. Much of this will be from the detox shakes themselves (each one is about 600-700mL). Additional water is only needed if you feel thirsty.

Yes, if you cannot do straight water with the powder you may use a 50/50 ratio of unsweetened nut milk with water. If you wish to use coconut milk, it is okay to use about 1-2 tsp as part of a meal or recipe but is preferable that the main sources of fats are monounsaturated (avocado, olive oil) as they are easier to digest than saturated fats.

The detox excludes gluten, dairy, nuts, eggs, and soy. If you have allergies beyond these specifications, carefully review the ingredient list to ensure that the products do not contain any foods to which you are sensitive.

Yes, herbs and spices are okay to use for seasoning your food.
*Note: some herbs including garlic and onion can act as a prebiotic and cause bloating which may slow weight loss and increase gut dysfunction. If this happens on days 3-7 it is recommended cutting back on those products.

Please consult your healthcare practitioner if you are under 18, pregnant or lactating, have liver or kidney disease, gallbladder conditions, appendicitis, an eating disorder, type 1 diabetes, or if any of your medications are contraindicated with any of the ingredients.

During the detox you should stay on all prescription medication prescribed by your healthcare practitioner, please also confirm that none of your medications are contraindicated with any of the ingredients in the detox.

It is not recommended to use vinegar on the detox because it is acidic and it can feed yeast or bacterial overgrowth. Instead, try using lemon or lime for acidity/flavour instead.

If you need to wake up earlier than the example times listed on the instructions, you should drink lemon water upon waking up. Then have your first shake no earlier than 6:00am and have the remaining shakes 3.5-4 hours apart.

Yes, you may also drink unsweetened and caffeine-free herbal teas; especially ginger tea. Please avoid coconut water or any beverages with sugar (natural or added).

Decreased bowel movements during the first 2 days of the detox is normal because you are not consuming whole foods and only drinking liquids. After you introduce meals again on day 3, bowel movements should begin returning to normal.

If this is your first detox, it is not recommended exercising on the fasting days. Exercising on the meal days is okay, but don't overdo it and pay close attention to how your body is feeling. The main goal of the detox is also to give your body time to rest and rejuvenate. If you have done the detox before and know that you always have enough energy to exercise when fasting, then go ahead. Make sure to only do light exercise and continue to stay aware of how your body is feeling.

Yes, you may cook your food. It is best not to cook in oil, but instead, either steam, bake, broil, slow cook, or sauté (pan-fry) in a little water to prevent sticking. You may then add 1-2 Tbsp of olive oil as a dressing along with a squeeze of lemon.

Bloating after consuming the shake and supplements is often a sign of weak digestion. If this occurs, it is best to drink the shake slowly over the course of 60 minutes.

Ideally no, but if needed you may have sugar-free gum and only right after a meal. Chewing gum stimulates digestion, which can be beneficial after eating. However, chewing gum in-between meals can make you hungry and make the detox more difficult to complete.

It is recommended to avoid all carbonated drinks during the detox. After you complete the detox, sparkling water is okay.

Yes, you can mix the powder from the capsules into the shakes or even mix them up with a little raw honey or 1 tsp of apple sauce. Please keep in mind that the powder may taste bitter due to the vitamins and herbs.

Absolutely! If you are not trying to lose weight, it is recommended to add 1 cup of blueberries in your smoothies on days 3-7. If you are completing a 14-day or 21-day detox, only the first 2 days of fasting is recommended and you can follow the instructions for days 3-7 for the rest of the detox.

To help with hunger it is recommended to add green leafy vegetables and blueberries in your smoothies. Less weight may be lost, but you will still experience great detox results.

This can be a sign that your body is detoxing, which is called a Herxheimer reaction. This is due to the fact your body is releasing stored toxins, which your body is trying to process and eliminate as quickly as possible. Headaches, fatigue, and nausea are also common if you have altered your normal routine and are no longer consuming processed foods, caffeine, alcohol, etc. This causes your body to have withdrawal symptoms from these items, especially during the first 2 days. It should be gone by the end of day 3. Please speak to your practitioner if you have any questions and discontinue the detox if you have any concerns regarding symptoms.

Yes, the detox was created to be free of all major allergens including gluten, dairy, soy, egg, and nuts. The detox is also caffeine free and is made with pea/rice protein so it is also vegan/vegetarian. It has also been 3rd party tested for purity and potential contaminants.