Day 17 & 18 Standard Process Purification

Day 17 and 18 have been tiring again. I bought some protein bars and added handfuls of almonds as well as the chicken but it hasn't made a difference. What happened to the good feeling? I see the doctor next week and I can't wait to ask him how to proceed. I have heard of other people who visited their doctors every week and I could definitely see why that could be helpful.

I used this recipe for some great butternut squash.

Roasted Butternut Squash

3 c. cubed butternut squash
2 T. balsamic vinegar
1 t. smoked paprika
1 t. garlic powder
1/2 t. onion powder
1/4 t. pepper

• Preheat oven to 375.
• Toss all ingredients in a medium bowl.
• Spray a cookie sheet and spread squash in single layer.
• Bake at 375 for 20 minutes. Turn squash and bake for another 20-30 minutes, until desired crispiness.

Day 15-16 Standard Process Purification

Life is busy! Job, kids, husband, eating, exercise. My mind is full.

I keep forgetting to take my green food pills! Last night I started to go to bed and remembered so I took 5.

Food:
Like mushrooms? Like artichokes? I have a delish recipe for you! I ate this for dinner on day 15 and lunch on day 16. I think it was even better the second time around!

Mushroom and Artichoke Soup Allrecipes.com
I did not have to make any changes for meat but I did use veggie broth since I did not have any vegetable base (I don't even know what that is!) and I used all fresh mushrooms) I also recalculated it for 12 servings versus 50. My modifications are in blue.

This picture is the bottom of my bowl. This soup has a lot more substance to it but I had already eaten most of it when I remembered to take a picture.

Ingredients

• 1 (14 ounce) can canned quartered artichoke hearts
• 3 tablespoons and 2-1/2 teaspoons olive oil
• 3/4 pound thinly sliced shallots
• 3/4 small red onions, chopped
• 3/4 clove garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons and 2-3/4 teaspoons all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon and 2-3/4 teaspoons rice vinegar
• 3 cups water
• 1 can vegetable broth
  
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1-1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
• 1-1/2 portabella mushrooms
• 3/4 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 3/4 pound carrots, sliced
• 2 tablespoons and 2-3/4 teaspoons capers
• 2 tablespoons and 2-3/4 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley

Directions

1. Place artichokes in a food processor, slice thinly and set aside. It works well when using a 3 millimeter slicing disk.
2. Using a extra-large stock pot saute onions, garlic and shallots in olive oil and set on low. Cook for 15 minutes.
3. Sprinkle flour over onions and cook for 1 minute. Stir in vinegar and cook for approximately 3 minutes, in order for vinegar to evaporate.
4. Stir in water, vegetable base, salt, pepper, cayenne, nutmeg, thyme and sliced artichokes and cook for 25 minutes.
5. Add dried mushrooms along with the water they soaked in, fresh mushrooms and carrots. Let cook for 15 minutes.
6. Stir in capers and parsley, season with salt and serve.

Protein:
I have added an extra shake to my diet and I have had a couple protein bars and added a handful of almonds a couple evenings. I am feeling better. So if you are doing this purification, heads up you may feel a big downturn for protein after a couple weeks.

The End:
I can't believe I only have five days left. I haven't done this without cheating but I have really changed a lot of habits and said no MANY times to things I wanted to eat. I just started reading the book Made to Crave by Lysa TerKeurst amazon.com. I will talk more about my plans for the future and how this book is helping me make those plans.

Day 8 Standard Process Purification

Day 8

I had a pretty boring food day. Started taking the Green Food supplement and decided not to finish out the Cleanse pills.

Breakfast- The usual.
Lunch- Salad- no salad dressing
Snack- Apple
Dinner- Sweet Potato, 1/2 cup brown rice, cucumber, cauliflower
Snack- fresh pineapple, Emerald City Salad- without rice

In the words of Rachel Ray- yumm-o! I wasn't sure how I would feel about this salad but I love it and can't wait to have it tomorrow (obviously since I had it for a snack) with some rice.

Emerald City Salad From: Dr. Cindy Blog

2 1/4 cups of water or stock

1tbsp butter (I used coconut oil to fit JB’s diet)

1tsp sea salt (I salted to taste)

1 cup wild rice

1/4 cup lemon juice

1/4 cup olive oil

1 minced garlic clove

1/2 cup chopped fennel bulb

1/2 diced red or yellow bell pepper

1/2 cup chopped red cabbage

1/2 cup chopped Italian parsley

2 cups finely chopped dark greens (I used Swiss chard)

Cook rice according to directions. Combine lemon juice, olive oil, garlic and salt in a large serving bowl. Add fennel, red pepper, cabbage, parsley and then the greens. Once rice is fully cooked, cool until it quits steaming but is still warm, and then spread like a blanket on top of the greens. When the rice cools to room temperature, toss rice, vegetables and dressing together. Taste the salad and adjust seasonings, some extra salt and/or lemon may be required.

What I am feeling:
In yesterday's post I talked about the dilemma with dinner. Well, I have such a caring husband who asked what I really wanted to do and I said I wasn't comfortable with going so he and his mother went for lunch. How sweet is that!

Now, for the unsweet part, they went to the store tonight and brought home two flavors of ice cream and a dozen fresh baked yeast donuts....ummm. They did, however, bring me a fresh pineapple! But the donuts come from a locally owned shop and I LOVE them. And to put salt on the wound, there is a meeting at work tomorrow and my job is to stop and pick up donuts!!! Oh, well. I will just have to be extra strong and remember my goals. I am feeling healthier, losing a little weight and looking forward to the days ahead.

Day 4 Standard Process Purification

Day 4

Supplements: SP Cleanse- 7 capsules 3x/day, SP Complete- 2 scopes, Whole Food Fiber- 1 Tablespoon

Water: 60 ounces

Menu:
Breakfast: My smoothie mix and about 1 cup of additional fruit

• 1 cup frozen fruit (pineapple, peaches, strawberry, mango)
  
• 1 cup water
  
• 2 rounded Tbs. of SP Complete
• 1 T Whole Food Fiber
  
• pineapple juice
  

Lunch:

Leftover lentil soup
1 cup mashed cauliflower
1 banana

Snack: none

Dinner:

1/2 cup brown rice
salad - lettuce, spinach, broccoli sprouts, 1 inch cube of avocado mashed, a few black olives with dressing (recipe on day 1)
Beaker's Vegetable Barley Soup Allrecipes.com Some modifications made to fit SPPP.
-I did not care for this soup with my modifications and will not make again.

Ingredients

• 1 quart vegetable broth
• 1 quart home canned tomato juice
  
• 1 cup uncooked brown rice
  
• 2 large carrots, chopped
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1 teaspoon curry powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Pour the vegetable broth/juice into a large pot. Add the rice, carrots, celery, onion, and bay leaves. Season with garlic powder, sugar, salt, pepper, parsley, curry powder, paprika, and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer over medium-low heat for 90 minutes. Remove bay leaves before serving.

Snack: 1 stalk of celery, second smoothie

What am I feeling:
I woke up feeling AWESOME! I am starting to see the energy results others have talked about. Strange how that one night made the difference.

Today was difficult because I had meetings all day (from breakfast until late afternoon) out of town. I put the soup in the crockpot this morning to have supper ready when I would drag myself in (which didn't happen, I was still energized!). I drank my smoothie during the hour drive. When I arrived at the conference area there was a breakfast before the meetings began. I passed up all the bagels and pastries and chose to have a bit more fruit and a bottle of water. I packed my lunch and was happy to have that instead of the roasted pork, chili, chicken and noodles, mashed potatoes, green beans, pasta salad, coleslaw and sugary desserts! I could NOT believe all the starchyness! I truly enjoyed my lunch.

I struggled getting all my water in due to not wanting to run to the bathroom every 10 seconds during the meetings. I was the only one who visited the bathroom in between every meeting. :-)

I have to say I am not disappointed with the food I am eating. I have had such a variety and it is very filling. I have had to eat the sweet potatoes, lentils and rice every day because those help me feel satisfied and I think help me keep from having bread/carb withdraw. I have not seen any weight loss and I have done some further research. I am consuming too many lentils and rice. SPPP website says "1-2 servings of lentils or 1 serving of wild or brown rice per day". BIG OOPS!! I will cut back but it will be hard! I know it is only day 4 so I may just be too anxious about the weight but I need to keep checking. I also haven't started working out but that will start tonight!

Day 2 Standard Process Purification Process

Day 2

Supplements: SP Cleanse- 7 capsules 3x/day, SP Complete- 2 scopes, Whole Food Fiber- 1 Tablespoon

Water: 60 or 70 ounces

Menu:
Breakfast: I discovered last night SPPP suggest 2-3 smoothies a day. So today I have made 2- one for breakfast and one for afternoon.

Triple Delight Smoothie Standard Process recipe Modified

• ½ cup fresh pineapple chunks
• ½ banana
• ½ cup frozen peaches
• 2 rounded Tbs. of SP Complete
• 1 T Whole Food Fiber
  
• Ice cubes or cold water
• pineapple juice concentrate
  

Lunch:

Leftover Lentil Soup- Yummy!
Raw Veggies

• Radishes
  
• carrots
• 1 slice avocado
• cucumber
  

Snack: Apple and orange

Dinner:

Baked Asparagus: I drizzle with EVOO, sea salt, pepper and bake until tender
small Sweet Potato- little butter, sea salt
Kale chips allrecipes.com

Ingredients

• 1 bunch kale
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon sea salt

Directions

1. Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a non insulated cookie sheet with parchment paper.
2. With a knife or kitchen shears carefully remove the leaves from the thick stems and tear into bite size pieces. Wash and thoroughly dry kale with a salad spinner. Drizzle kale with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.
3. Bake until the edges brown but are not burnt, 10 to 15 minutes.

Snack: 1/2 c brown rice

What am I feeling:

I have to say I am surprised at how well I feel. I have not felt nauseous or extremely tired, 'course I feel tired most of the time any ways!

I really thought the cleanse pills would. *ahem* cleanse me and that I might be rushing to the bathroom to save myself from embarrassment. But the only embarrassment I have had is taking my coat off at a meeting yesterday and having a woman run me down because my dress was stuck in my pantyhose. Nice.... THAT is from having to pee every 30 minutes.

I do want more food although I can't say I am craving anything. Sweet Potatoes have been a life saver!!! And tonight I had rice after my dinner because I was still wanting something of substance in my stomach. I made chicken for the family and I DESERVE the medal for self- control. Do you know how easy it is to pick up a little piece of chicken you are cutting up for your child? I held strong though and have not cheated!

I learned some disturbing news tonight. My grandmother is hosting a birthday celebration for my uncle and me THIS Sunday! Okay, that isn't disturbing but does put a kink in my plan. I thought it was next Sunday which would have put me past my 10 days so I could eat chicken. She was calling to find out what type of meat I want and sides and dessert!!! I told her I would call her back later because I had some thinking to do. My grandmother finds so much joy in cooking and feeding her family. She is a true southern type woman. I cherish every moment I have with her and you never know if this could be the last one. So I have made a decision. I will be going off of the program for Sunday lunch. I can hear some of you scoffing and saying, "Sure, make a sacrifice." I truly don't want to and here is what I requested. Chicken breast, broccoli/ cauliflower, toss salad and veggie tray. And for dessert, strawberry shortcake. I am going to make a huge salad, have some broccoli/ cauliflower and add a few strips of chicken to the top. Then for Sunday night, right back on the wagon. I am not going to beat myself up over this. Just life. I am not going to use it as an excuse to gorge myself on bad foods but as a learning experience for after the program is done. And I am going to enjoy the time with my family.

Day 1 Standard Process Purification

Day 1

Supplements: SP Cleanse- 7 capsules 3x/day, SP Complete- 2 scopes, Whole Food Fiber- 1 Tablespoon

Morning supplements: Not loving the SP Cleanse capsules. I only got 6 down since I had just eaten most of my smoothie. You can still taste whatever they are made of in your mouth and I have had a weak morning stomach since I was a child. I will try and take all seven later in the day.
Afternoon supplements: All 7 went down with no problems.
Evening supplements: No problems.

Water: 64+ oz recommended- As of 4 pm I have consumed 80 oz. And I thought this would be hard :-)

Menu:
Breakfast: Triple Delight Smoothie- Standard Process recipe with modifications

• ½ cup fresh pineapple
• chunks
• ½ banana
• ½ cup frozen peaches
• 2 rounded Tbs. of SP Complete
• 1 T Whole Food Fiber
• Ice cubes or cold water
• 100% pure pineapple concentrate

My doctor suggested I add some fruit juice to my smoothie as well to help mask the taste of the protein. He said to find a concentrate that is 100% juice. I'm not sure how much of the pineapple concentrate I used, I just poured some in. I could definitely taste the banana and the protein. Not a bad taste, not a good taste. I was not however able to finish the entire thing. I will finish later.

Snack: As a mid morning snack I finished the remainder of my smoothie. Tomorrow I will only eat half for breakfast so I can take all seven cleanse pills then have the remaining for a mid morning snack.

Lunch:

Salad

• lettuce
• spinach
• cucumber
• avocado
• carrots
• radish

Salad Dressing Dr. Narson Recipe

• 1/2 cup Extra Virgin Cold Pressed Olive Oil
• 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
• few capers or olives
• 3 garlic cloves
• cayenne pepper for taste
• 1/2 t deli mustard
• 8-10 frozen dark grapes

Mix well in blender

Snack: Apple and carrots

Dinner:

Salsa

• 1/4 avocado
• onion
• tomato
• jalapeno
  

Spinach Lentil Soup Allrecipes.com Modifications made to fit SPPP

• 1 cup Shredded Carrots
• 1 Large onion
• 1 T olive oil
• 6 cups water
• 2 tomatoes, diced
• spices to taste (garlic, cumin, chili powder)
• 1 1/4 cups lentils, rinsed
• 1- 10 oz package fresh spinach, torn

Saute carrots and onion in oil until tender. Add water, tomatoes, lentils and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 50-60 minutes or until lentils are tender. Stir in spinach; simmer 5-10 minutes longer or until spinach wilted.

What am I feeling:
I admit I was really scared to start today. In my research, I had found that some people have really upset stomachs on day one because of the cleanse pills and some even vomit. I HATE vomiting. But that did not happen to me and I am not dreading tomorrow.

4 pm: I do feel like I need more to eat. That feeling of when I want to find some cheese and crackers or a hamburger :-) I will not give in!

9pm: Well my day is done. I filled a void tonight by making sweet potato chips. I just thinly sliced, added some olive oil, sprinkled with sea salt and baked in the oven until tender or crisp. SPPP suggest only 1/2 a sweet potato a day and that is all I had but it filled the void I felt for bread.