Summer is almost here, which means many of us are scrambling to fit into our favorite swimwear. As you get ready to enjoy some beach lounging, kick-start your summer body with my three-day clean-eating detox plan. It will help you trim down, hydrate and create balance in your body.

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Some rules to keep in mind:

– Drink half your body weight in ounces of water per day.
– No snacking between meals.
– Have dinner no later than 7:30pm—earlier is better.
– Take a 20-minute walk each day, preferably in nature.
– Make sure you are eliminating daily. Add in three stewed prunes in the morning if you need help moving your bowels.

Day 1:

Upon waking: drink one, 8oz glass of room temperature water with lemon.

Breakfast: Kale Pineapple Smoothie (serves 1)

1 cup water or coconut water (or more if you like it thinner)
1/2 cup frozen pineapple
1 cup of kale
2 tbsp hemp seed
5 to 6 ice cubes
(Optional protein powder like Tera’s Whey or Organic Pea Protein)
Blend and enjoy!

Lunch: Hamptons Farm Salad (serves 1)

3 cups of mache, watercress or other greens
1/4 cup of watermelon cubed
1/2 cucumber cubed
1/4 cup jicama cubed
Handful of fresh tarragon
Handful of fresh mint leaves, quickly chopped or torn
Squeeze of lemon and 1 tsp of olive oil
3 ounces of poached fish, or 1/2 avocado with 1 tbsp of seeds
Toss with lemon and olive oil and enjoy

Dinner: Green Beauty Soup (serves 4)

2 tsp coconut oil or olive oil
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp of turmeric
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves of fish garlic, smashed
2 zucchini chopped
1 bunch of asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 cups cauliflower, chopped
4 cups broth (chicken or vegetable)
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

– In a large pot, gently warm extra virgin olive oil or coconut oil over medium heat.
– Add cumin, nutmeg and turmeric and sauté until fragrant (about one minute).
– Add chopped onion and smashed garlic cloves. Sauté until soft (about five minutes).
– Add zucchini, asparagus, cauliflower and broth.
– Allow the soup to come to a boil. Lower the flame to a simmer for about 10 to 15 minutes until veggies are tender. Let cool a few minutes before blending.
– Serve with fresh lemon zest and fresh herbs. Enjoy 1 cup with clean protein like poached cod, sole or salmon.

For a vegan option, add seeds instead of fish. Choices: hemp, pumpkin, sunflower seeds or organic tofu.

Day 2:

Upon waking: drink one, 8oz glass of room temperature water with lemon.

Breakfast: Hemp Berry Cereal (serves 1)

1 cup of dairy free milk (almond, hemp, coconut)
3 tbsp of hemp seeds or hearts (same thing)
1 cup of raspberries (or berry of your choice)
1/2 tsp of cinnamon
Throw all ingredients into a cereal bowl and enjoy!

Repeat lunch and dinner from day 1

Day 3:

Upon waking: drink one, 8oz glass of room temperature water with lemon.

Breakfast: Chocolate Berry Smoothie (serves 1)

1 cup strawberries
1 tbsp raw cacao
1 cup dairy free milk
2 tbsp hemp seed
1 cup baby spinach
5 to 6 ice cubes plus water to your desired consistency
(Optional protein powder like Tera’s Whey or Organic Pea Protein)
Blend and enjoy!

Repeat lunch and dinner from day 1