Breakfast: Pumpkin Pie Steel Cut Oats
Lunch: Lettuce wrap with peppers, mushrooms, sliced tomatoes, and chicken breast
Dinner: Hearty Vegetable and Bean Soup (Save enough for tomorrow’s lunch!)
Snack Option: 12 Raw cashews or nut of choice, 1 apple
Breakfast: Crustless Vegetable Quiche
Lunch: Hearty Vegetable and Bean Soup (leftover from last night’s dinner)
Dinner: Herby Lemony Fresh Lentil Salad
Snack Options: 12 Raw Almonds and 1 orange
Breakfast: Buckwheat Pancakes with Berry Sauce
Lunch: Mediterranean Three Bean and Corn Salad
Dinner: Savory Superfood Soup (Save enough for tomorrow’s lunch!)
Snack Option: Celery sticks with natural peanut butter
Breakfast: Individual Egg & Spinach Bowl
Lunch: Savory Superfood Soup (leftover from last night’s dinner)
Dinner: Mediterranean Quinoa Salad (Save enough for tomorrow’s lunch!)
Snack Option: Sliced apple with 1 tablespoon natural almond or peanut butter
Breakfast: Superfoods Smoothie
Lunch: Mediterranean Quinoa Salad (leftover from last night’s dinner)
Dinner: Balsamic Chicken (Save enough for tomorrow’s lunch!)
Snack Options: Banana with a 12 Walnut halves or Raw Almonds
Breakfast: Better than a Shake Green Smoothie
Lunch: Balsamic Chicken (leftover from last night’s dinner)
Dinner: Black Bean & Veggie Soup (Save enough for tomorrow’s lunch!)
Snack Options: Coconut Milk Smoothie
Breakfast: Cinnamon Apple Smoothie
Lunch: Black Bean & Veggie Soup (leftover from last night’s dinner)
Dinner: Skillet Chicken and Quinoa Supper
Snack Options: 1 Apple and 12 Raw Almonds
Q&A
What size portions should I eat?
It is important to eat the recommended serving size stated in each recipe. Be sure to check out the Skinny Plate Challenge for more details on portion sizes. You can even join the Skinny Plate Club! It’s free and a great first step toward beginning a clean eating lifestyle.
What foods should I avoid during the Seven-Day Detox?
It’s important to read all labels on all ingredients purchased. Avoid all refined sugar, white flour, sodas (including diet), and fried foods. For a more extensive list of foods to avoid, click here.
Will I be hungry?
That, too, depends on how much you normally eat. Since this program is about clean eating and portion control, feel free to add an extra snack from the options listed in the menu.
Will I lose weight?
Likely. It all depends on how much you were eating before and how “unclean” your diet was. It also depends on how much you exercise during the week of eating clean, too. Chances are that you will see a some weight loss, but some people experience a dramatic difference which serves as a great kickstart to a long-term weight loss plan. As your body adjusts to eating clean, you will eventually reach your ideal weight.
How will I feel?
Most people feel much better once they switch from processed, unhealthy foods to eating clean. However, you might experience a transition period as your body detoxifies. Some people have minor skin breakouts or experience headaches, especially if they are giving up caffeine for the cleanse. The most important thing you can do is drink plenty of water. It speeds the detoxification and flushes out the built-up toxins in the body.
Can I return to eating as I did before once the week is over?
You can, but you probably will not want to after you experience how much better you feel with the amount of energy that comes from eating clean. By the end of the week, most people feel invigorated and much healthier. At the very least, they find ways to incorporate the whole foods they discovered during the cleanse into their old ways of eating. It is O.K. to indulge in a “cheat meal” ever so often, but your goal should be to eat clean 99% of the time.
How can I eat healthily while I’m celebrating or socializing with friends and family?
You can still enjoy meals with family and friends and eat clean too. For example, for special occasions or on holidays, simply opt for the healthiest food choices and eat on a salad size plate.
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Went to the grocery store tonight and have the pumpkin pie oats in the slow cooker now! Excited to kick off this week of clean eating!
I've been following this plan for the week and have enjoyed the recipes so far. Great list with great information for beginning a clean eating program Thanks!
You're welcome:)!!
Is there a shopping list for this 7 day plan?
Sara, We don't have a typed shopping list for this menu.
When doing a cleanse, will you lose weight as well as cleansing your body?
Lisa, It is not unusual to lose a pound or so when doing the cleanse.
Would Organic Brown Rice Pasta (such as Tinkyada Brand) be considered "clean eating"? All that is in it is "Organic Brown Rice, Rice Bran, and Water" Thanks
Beth, Absolutely that would be considered clean eating. Clean eating is basically eating whole, real foods and not refined, process foods. So brown rice and brown rice noodles are great!
Planning on starting this clean eating plan next week, looks like lots of yummy recipes. When I was making my shopping list, however, I noticed several of the recipes have rather large serving sizes (8-10). Since these fresh recipes wouldn't freeze well and I'm only one person, I'm wondering which recipes you would recommend subbing for each other. In other words, if I cut one of the mediterranean salads in half, and used for two dinners and two lunches, what should I swap out? I do appreciate the places where you carry one recipe over to the next day already, as this simplifies things somewhat.
Every recipe included in the detox was created because its ingredients offer cleansing properties. This means that you can move them around from day to day, or delete, according to your preferences. In other words, it doesn't matter which recipe you sub out in place of the salad. 🙂
Can you do this while pregnant or nursing? I want to start eating healthy but I am pregnant; due in 5 weeks. My family does not eat healthy at all & I know that starts with me. However, I am afraid I will hurt my unborn child if I start something now & I plan to nurse as well.
While eating clean is an important part of leading a healthy lifestyle, it is always a good idea to check with your doctor before making any changes to your diet when you are pregnant or breastfeeding. He/She will help you to ensure that all of your nutritional needs are being met.
Hello. I’m trying to loose weight. What’s the best option?
Lakesha,
Use salad size plates for all meals, eat mainly whole foods, and exercise 6 days a week. That’s the healthy way and one that works! 🙂
I am doing a 7 day clean eating group, I wanted to use your information, how do I add all of this information to my page – minus all the adds? Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Hi Diana, Write a small paragraph about the the detox menu and include a link to our menu. Thanks!
I’m allergic to bananas. What can I use as a substitute?
Sue, Try a soft fruit, for example, mango, pear, or cantaloupe.
What is an appropriate size for the lettuce wraps since it does not call for a recipe?
Alex, Look at the size of your palm, that’s a good guide. 🙂
Is it normal to start urinating more frequently when starting this cleanse?
Dave, If you’re drinking more water and other liquids, definitely.
Is there a separate grocery list and/or menu page that lays everything out?
Eager to get started!
Jess, We currently don’t have a shopping list for this menu.
I’d really like to this out, but it looks like most of the recipes require a slowcooker, which I don’t have. Is it possible to adjust the recipes or should I better ask on the recipe page? Thank you in advance
Eleonora, Just about any recipe can be made without a slow cooker. Slow cookers are so popular because of the convience factor. When using a stove, the cooking time is often cut in half. If you have the time, the stove is fine. 🙂
I was wondering if you can use some meals more than once like the breakfast choices rather than doing something different everyday. Probably dumb question but thought I should ask before doing it.
Jennifer, Definitely! We like to give more serveral options but having the same meal more than once is certainly more economical and easier. 🙂
I love your lasagna roll-ups! They are my ultimate favorite, even before they became popular with everyone. LOL! I love you site. Thanks for all the great recipes and workout ideas.
Aisha, 🙂 🙂 Thank you so much for the feedback!
Is there any way to get a copy of the menu and list of things to buy instead of having to keep this tab open and copying it all down? Dumb question I know but would just like to print it off and go.
Lydia, We currently don’t have a shopping list but I’ll add it to the list of “to dos”. 🙂
I am looking at the Slow Cooker Balsamic Chicken and see that the serving size is one cup = 190cal. ..does this serving size include the angel hair pasta that the directions say to serve this dish over?? Thank you 🙂
Kathy, This only includes the chicken serving.
hello!
I like your menu and want to start it right away, but I have 2 questions:
1. today I’m finishing with your 3-Day soup detox (which I love), can I continue detoxifying for 7 days more? or should I wait a couple of days or so?
2. can I drink coffee with this plan? (I haven’t drink coffee with the current plan and I’m counting hours so I can have my cofee tomorrow)
thanks!
Ana, I would suggest only 3 consecutive days on the soup detox. The 7-Day Clean Eating Menu is a great way to move toward a healthier eating plan.
Coffee is fine! 🙂