{Eat To Live} Life In A Jar

Variety and convenience are the main themes of this detox.  I want to create meals that are both healthy and tasty, so I decided to try my hand at making salad dressings.  I thought this might bring in variety by giving my vegetables and salads and it was a good move.

Vegan Green Goddess Dressing

The first dressing I tried convinced me it would not be my last.  It really was as simple as making a smoothie and I had most of the ingredients on hand. I chose the Vegan Green Goddess Dressing share on Oh She Glows because of the avocado base and it did not disappoint.  I did not vary the recipe this time, but I do plan to experiment with this one more.

It was good as a dressing and a dip for raw veggie and the best part of my first attempt at a "Salad in a Jar." I first saw this on Pinterest and realized the potential during this detox. The trick to keeping everything fresh is to keep the greens separate from the dressing.  I plan to experiment some sprouts and beans or lentils for other lunch options.

Salad in a Jar with Green Goddess Dressing

Life, Health and Prosperity,

Ashiya

{Eat to Live} Life Is A Matter Of Balance

When I first started to give my body a break with a detox or cleanse on a regular basis, I ate the same things repeatedly. It worked well for me because I didn't have to think much about it. One of the biggest challenges with honoring a detox is the mental shift required to find satisfaction in foods I may not eat consistently.  This time, I've decided to add some variety and try some of the recipes I've collected.

With that said, this seems like a perfect time to share my food explorations for those who may see a detox as punishment.  In my experience, many people feel like they are going to starve during a detox.  Don't get me wrong, I get hungry.  But I get hungry everyday.  I'm used to that.   The key is to prepare so I don't fall into the habit of eating what is convenient.

I'm excited to share a few new things I tried for Day 4 so stay tuned. Here's to food that is good to us and for us!


Life, Health and Prosperity,
Ashiya