Day 5 (of Whole30): Fat Flush Similarities

Years ago, I tried the Fat Flush Plan (FF), and achieved success (based on my goals then).   That is also when I started a daily Pilates routine, so the two worked very well together.  Although Whole30 and FF share a lot of ingredients, the strategy is slightly different. 

In FF, you can't have sugar or dairy, but you also don't have red meat.  In addition, you MUST eat a certain amount of vegetables from various lists, each list focusing on supporting an organ.  For example, just to support the liver, you need to eat at least 1/2 c cruciferous veggies (cauliflower, brussels sprouts, broccoli, etc.), 1/2 c green leafy veggies (kale, chard, parsley, etc.), 1/2 c citrus fruit (lemon, orange), and sulfur-rich foods (garlic, onions, eggs, etc.), and "liver healers" (artichoke, asparagus, beets, celery, etc.).  That is a lot to think about, but once you get the lists down and figure out some recipes, what you realize is that once you eat all of those, plus all the food to support the colon and other vital functions, you are full. 

Why on earth am I talking about this?  Well, it came to mind because I was browsing the FF recipes I used in the past to see if they could be repurposed now.  There are plenty to choose from, which I will share as I incorporate them.  But, thinking about specific veggies for different purposes makes it somehow easier for me to add variety to the veggies I am choosing, rather than always settling on a particular one or two.  This will not only help me (and my palate) from getting bored, but I believe it will improve all of my organ functions.  With so much stress on the liver from detoxing, and so much protein taxing the kidneys, I think this awareness is pretty important. 

Just a thought!  As long as I am trying to create new habits, why not also add this depth of understanding to my plate? 


FYI:
Day 5 breakfast was the casserole and coffee, lunch was leftover thai chicken, and dinner was...wait for it...MORE leftover thai chicken!  And, the rest of the family ordered pizza.  I was tempted, but resisted.  We had some fresh pineapple for dessert.  (OMG it is only 98 CENTS per pineapple at Sprouts this week!!)