Cleansing Blog

Look radiant in 24 hours, luminous in 48, and positively sparkly in 72. This step-by-step detoxification plan from “The Little Book of Detox Tips for People on the Go” includes one-day, two-day or three-day variations on the cleanse and includes seven recipes.

1-day cleanse for radiance

Whether you use this fast as a regular radiance boost or because you’ve just had a weekend of rich food and too much alcohol, you’ll find it’s really worth the effort—just take a look in the mirror 24 hours later to see the difference.

On waking A large glass of hot water with a thick slice of organic unwaxed lemon

Breakfast A large glass of hot water with a thick slice of organic unwaxed lemon; a large glass of Radiant Juice; a mug of nettle tea

Midmorning A large glass of hot water with a thick slice of organic unwaxed lemon

Lunch A large glass of Tomato Juice with Garlic and Green Onions; a mug of mint tea

Midafternoon A large glass of hot water with a thick slice of organic unwaxed lemon

Supper Mango, Kiwi, and Pineapple Juice; a mug of nettle tea

Evening Carrot and Beet Juice

Bedtime A mug of lime-blossom tea

2-day cleanse for radıance

Start by following the 24-Hour Cleanse for Radiance regime. On Day 2 have:

On waking A large glass of hot water with a thick slice of organic unwaxed lemon

Breakfast A large glass of hot water with a thick slice of organic unwaxed lemon; a large glass of Radiant Juice; a mug of nettle tea

Midmorning A large glass of hot water with a thick slice of organic unwaxed lemon

Lunch A glass of Radiant Lemonade; a mug of mint tea

Midafternoon A large glass of hot water with a thick slice of organic unwaxed lemon

Supper A large bowl of fresh fruit salad, to include apple, pear, grapes, mango, and some berries—but not banana; a handful of raisins—chew them very slowly—and a handful of fresh, unsalted cashews; a mug of mint tea

Evening A large glass of hot water with a thick slice of organic unwaxed lemon

Bedtime A mug of any reputable brand of chamomile tea with a teaspoon of organic honey

3-day cleanse for radiance

When you wake up on day 4 after this cleansing regime, your body will feel lighter, your system cleaner, and your eyes and skin will have a sparkle and luster you haven’t seen in ages. You’ll also be overflowing with all the protective antioxidants you need and you’ll almost certainly have lost more than 2 pounds in weight.

Start by following the 48-Hour Cleanse for Radiance regime. On Day 3 have:

On waking A large glass of hot water with a thick slice of organic unwaxed lemon

Breakfast A large glass of hot water with a thick slice of organic unwaxed lemon; fresh fruit salad—a mixture of any of the following: apple, pear, grapes, mango, and pineapple and any berries, with 2/3 cup plain yogurt with live bacteria and a tablespoon of unsweetened muesli; a cup of weak Indian tea or herb tea midmorning 6 dried apricots; a glass of fruit or vegetable juice

Lunch Watercress Soup with a chunk of crusty wholewheat bread, no butter; a cup of weak Indian tea or herb tea

Midafternoon An apple and a pear

Supper Zucchini Pasta; a salad of tomato, onion, and yellow bell pepper; a cup of weak Indian tea or herb tea

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