Cleanse 2012

Hello everyone!  

It has been three months since Tiny was born.  I have had more than enough time off.  

My sister Jessica told me about a Martha Stewart cleanse and I am starting it today.  

I may alter it a little to make sure I have enough milk for Tiny.

The cleanse is found HERE

Today I have eaten:

-1/2 grapefruit

-handful of almonds

-orange berry smoothie 

-dried fruit and nut bites 

And I am making this for dinner:

-Butternut Squash and Apple Soup

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 inch fresh ginger, grated (2 tablespoons)
• 1/2 teaspoons turmeric
• 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon cardamom
• Dash ground cloves
• 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
• 1 tart apple, peeled, quartered, and chopped
• 4 cups chopped butternut squash
• Coarse salt and pepper

Directions

1. Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook until tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Add ginger, turmeric, cinnamon, cardamom, and cloves and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add carrots, apple, squash, and 3 cups water. Bring to a boil; cover partially and reduce to a simmer. Season with salt and pepper.
2. Cook until vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes. Let cool slightly.
3. Working in batches, puree until smooth in a blender. Adjust seasoning, if necessary.

I'll let you know how it goes...