Start 2019 Off Right With Our 3-Day Winter Detox

You may be feeling sluggish after a holiday season of indulgence, but no: Your body is not really filled with toxins. Your habits, on the other hand, could probably use some cleaning up. That's why we created our 3-day detox to help you reset and get your new year off to a healthier start, without feeling like you have to be hungry all the time, or give up tasty food.

To begin, read our 5 Pillars of the CL Detox, so you understand what you'll be eliminating from your diet (and what you won't). Next, download our Simple Shopping List with everything you need for the next three days—the entire list should only set you back about $60. Then, take a look at Simple Swaps for Our 3-Day Detox filled with ideas for easy substitutions and helpful tips. Now you're ready to start cooking.

Once you've purchased all of your ingredients, you'll need to prepare two recipes ahead of time—our Easy Baked Spaghetti Squash and our All-Purpose Citrus Dressing. Trust us, a little prep in advance will will save you so much time during the week. 

Smoothies are a quick way to kick-start your day with extra fruits, vegetables, and fiber. Avoid juices and powders with added sugars; instead choose whole ripe fruit to add a sweet touch naturally. Dairy-free option: Use a (5.3-ounce) container dairy-free soy yogurt alternative.

3 tablespoons hummus and 1/2 cup fresh cucumber.

A whole-grain protein bowl is the perfect solution for when lunch needs to be quick—as well as tasty, filling, and healthy. Cook quinoa ahead of time (or buy precooked, available in pouches near the rice). To complete the lunch, serve with 1/2 cup steamed green beans as shown. Dairy-free option: Use 2 teaspoons toasted chopped walnuts instead of feta cheese.

As an afternoon snack, munch on 1/2 cup of seedless red grapes.

We suggest buying poultry blend herbs, which will provide a mix of rosemary and thyme in one package (instead of buying two separate packages). Serve the pork alongside Spinach Salad With Roasted Sweet Potatoes, and be sure to reserve half of the pork for the next day's lunch. 

By roasting the sweet potatoes the day before, this breakfast is ready in a flash. Serve with 1 orange or 2 clementines to complete the meal. 

We suggest buying poultry blend herbs, which will provide a mix of rosemary and thyme in one package (instead of buying two separate packages). Serve the pork on top of our Spinach Salad With Roasted Sweet Potatoes.

1 medium pear or apple with 1 1/2 Tbsp. almond butter.

For a faster option, you can use an equal amount of raw zucchini noodles or ribbons in place of the spaghetti squash. For a heartier dinner, serve with 1 cup steamed green beans.

Smoothies are a quick way to kick-start your day with extra fruits, vegetables, and fiber. Avoid juices and powders with added sugars; instead choose whole ripe fruit to add a sweet touch naturally. Dairy-free option: Use a (5.3-ounce) container dairy-free soy yogurt alternative.

Bounce back from a weekend of rich food with this vegetable-heavy dinner. Spaghetti squash is a great lower-calorie, lower-carb alternative to pasta. It’s a neutral tasting veggie that absorbs all the flavors of this simple dish. Eat with an orange or two clementines. Diary-free option: Use 4 teaspoons toasted chopped walnuts instead of feta cheese. 

3 Tbsp. hummus with 1/2 cup cucumber slices and 1 medium apple

The American Heart Association recommends eating salmon or other fatty fish twice a week to reap the cardiovascular benefits that the omega-3 fatty acids provide. Look for wild salmon, which has 5 to 10 times fewer contaminants and persistent organic pollutants (POPs) than farm-raised.