Cleanse with Food
Why I Cleanse Seasonally – The Beaming Way
I was recently at a vegan restaurant and noticed that they were promoting a Cleanse with Food campaign. Seeing this got me excited, so I asked what it was all about… I was disappointed to find out that their “cleanse” program was just food from their regular menu and some added juices. And while there was some healthy food to choose from- it certainly wasn’t cleansing with foods like cashew cheese, chips, and starchy fillers included. I give them kudos for going in the right direction! But, the experience has also made me want to share a little about what makes foods not just healthier alternatives, but truly cleansing- and why Beaming stands up to the test.
Beaming was actually the first cafe to offer the “Cleanse with Food” concept. This was big!Before their 1, 7 and 21 day Superfoods Cleanses, there were only “juice cleanse” programs that left the body feeling famished and under-nourished. When Beaming came onto the market saying, “Hey! You can cleanse and EAT!” it took people (and me!) by surprise at first. But now, after years of cleansing the Beaming way, I couldn’t imagine another alternative.
You may already be aboard the Beaming boat- but if you’re not, I recommend you hop on. Cleansing regularly not only makes me feel good — it makes my body more vital, my energy more consistent, my brain function more fluidly, my skin glow, my digestion better functioning, and my cravings nearly disappear. I didn’t feel nearly this good when I was just eating foods labeled as “healthy”, or when I was “cleansing” with juice only!
Let’s take a look at why cleansing the Beaming way is actually better, more effective, longer lasting, and even healthier than the other “cleanse” alternatives:
Every Ingredient is Cleansing: Cleansing Foods are designed (by nature!) to detoxify the body, boost the digestive fire, kick metabolism in gear, and assist in overcoming addictions to sugar, dairy, caffeine, and clogging foods. At Beaming, every ingredient used has special cleansing properties, so you never have to worry about the quality of your meal, snack or smoothie.
Raw, Vegan Superfoods: Beaming foods are packed with the highest quality raw, vegan superfoods available. Superfoods are the most powerfully nutrient dense plant foods on the planet. Raw foods are living foods- vital, fresh, hydrating, and closer to their source. When you order a cleanse from Beaming, not one ingredient is cooked. Everything is carefully processed to keep its cells (and yours!) in their most vital state. These nourishing foods support glowing skin, lustrous hair, strong nails, your immune system, your organs, your brain, and many help to bring your body into its natural balance.
Sprouted Nuts: Many vegans rely on nuts for their source of fats and proteins- but not all nuts are equal. At Beaming, nuts like cashews and almonds undergo a natural process which literally brings the seeds to life! Sprouting is nature’s natural process of bringing a seed to life! When a nut or seed falls from a tree it contains enzyme inhibitors called phytates. These enzyme inhibitors are present in raw nuts and seeds to preserve them in the ground until the rain comes allowing them to germinate and sprout. Sprouting unlocks vital nutrients and activates enzymes that ease digestion and increase vitality! So, the next time you add a dollop of peanut butter onto your overnight oats, consider the quality! Is it the healthiest quality available? Is it cleansing?
Not Just Juice: A Beaming cleanse is also unique in that we focus on slowly detoxing the body through juice therapy, and immediately rejuvenate and purify through raw and living foods. Because we provide you with more than liquid, you have ample whole food, nutrient dense nourishment to go about your everyday life, which in turn offers you the amazing experiencing and benefits that accompany detoxing without deprivation or stimulant herbs.
There are so many more reasons why Beaming is better. But what I think truly matters most is how it makes you feel. When I cleanse on regular basis it helps me keep my unhealthy cravings in check (my weakness is chocolate chip cookies!), restores my energy levels, brightens up my mental functions and gives me the power to GIVE MORE.
I try to eat cleansing foods as a regular part of my diet, and reserve a week every 3 months to do a full-on cleanse. This is about how long it takes me to fall off the wagon- so the consistency of the ritual every 3 months is important for me to stay committed to my health.
As a way to help others (and, to be real, myself) stay on a cleansing track, I’ve developed a seasonal day retreat called A Day of Namaste that includes a one day Superfoods Cleanse from Beaming (Lifestyle Cleanse).
Cleansing is the first step to healing the body and correcting imbalances. As you begin to purify and rid the body of toxic debris (the stuff that makes your fat cells fatter) you’ll feel rejuvenated, wipe out your bad habits, and create a foundation from which you can build a healthy lifestyle. So whether you are on a healing path, have digestive disorders, eat out every night, have a fast paced lifestyle, need to look good for an upcoming occasion, are a junk food junkie, or just have indulged a little too much lately, a cleanse is the perfect place to start back on track. It’s like hitting the reset button for your body, mind and life force.
If you’re curious to learn more about cleansing, please join me for this Fall’s A Day of Namaste on Sunday, September 23, 2018. Take a day for yourself, cleanse with friends, practice yoga and steep yourself in the habits you want to carry with you through the tempting Fall and Winter months.
