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This is definitely a vegetable I seek out to add to my menu whether cleansing or just eating consciously with healthy goals in mind. I love them steamed. It's actually a fun eating activity to scrape the individual bracts (or petals) with my teeth to enjoy the plump...

Munching on fresh and dried mango is a sweet cleanse treat, however, it’s one that your body will appreciate best in limited quantities. I like dried mango on the cleanse because it’s a quick snack; no washing, peeling, or cutting necessary.

It’s gotten chilly, if not cold, especially at sundown. So by SoCal standards, it’s officially boot season. And who doesn’t love a snuggly boot in this climate, especially at the beach!

Nutritional yeast is fun to have around, on or off the cleanse. On the cleanse, I use it as a parmesan cheese-like substitute. It’s umami flavor (a savory taste profile) is unique yet became slightly addictive once I got accustomed to eating it.

When I clean and cut carrot and celery sticks, I’m reminded of my childhood. We ate these popular crudité essentials often when I was a kid. I learned early that raw veggies sometimes make the best snacks.

On my 21-day cleanse, my love of peanut butter shifts to a fascination with almond butter. Almond butter is a fun, cleaner option, and it’s a good nut butter replacement whether on or off a cleanse.

It’s bold. It’s vibrant. It’s tasty, filling, and nutritious. It’s one bodacious dark green vegetable! I enjoy it raw or cooked. On the cleanse or off, it’s a staple in my diet that my whole family enjoys.

I love salmon many ways, poached, smoked, or occasionally raw (as in sushi). But my preferred mode of consumption is definitely grilled. Maria’s Cleanse Notes  Thanks to our family chef, aka my husband, viz. 'amateur' Chef Danny K, I get to enjoy this flavorful fish...

The boost is real! I rely on brown rice to energize me during my cleanses. It also warms my insides and is always a nice change of pace given the amount of raw veggies I consume during these three weeks.