Everyday Detox recognizes, "With all of the hype surrounding the latest celebrity diets and weight-loss products, we are bombarded daily with conflicting health news--leaving us generally baffled about what to eat." Megan Gilmore (aka the Detoxinista) believes "detox" means ridding the body of toxins (drugs, alcohol, processed foods, BPA, refined sugars and chemical additives) and she transforms the overwhelming into attainable by focusing on what everyone agrees works: "Consistently eating real, unprocessed foods is the key to naturally detoxifying and uncovering the body you've always desired."
Gilmore's recipes optimize digestion (which requires more energy than any other function in the body) and remove toxins gently without fasting, juicing or calorie counting. Food is categorized into fresh fruit, starches, animal protein and nuts, seeds and dried fruit. Optimal digestion occurs when we eat only one category per meal (in addition to unlimited non-starchy vegetables), and then wait 3-4 hours before switching categories. This plan encourages nutrient absorption, portion control and caloric intake, yet discourages deprivation. Recipes include No-Bake Coconut Granola Bars, Cinnamon Coffee Cake with Macaroon Crumbles and Banana Coconut Muffins for breakfast; Cheesy Garlic & Herb Cauliflower Mash, Crispy Zucchini Chips and Curried Sweet Potato Bisque for side dishes; and Quinoa Mushroom Burgers, Cheesy Jalapeño Casserole, Cauliflower Fried "Rice" and Creamy Pumpkin & Sage Pasta for entrees. Gilmore believes the "all or nothing" approach of diets and other fads is not sustainable--or effective. Instead of giving up foods, she recommends focusing on the quality of the foods and how we eat them. --Kristen Galles from Book Club Classics