With food as medicine, there’s no generic prescription. It’s not dose dependent nor confined to a start and end date. It’s not a one size fits all approach. The fundamentals of food as medicine lay in the ever-changing needs of an individual. These changes are caused by a myriad of factors, including lifestyle, environmental, genetics, disease states and life phases. The nutritional requirements of a child drastically differ from those of an older adult. The individualistic needs are sustained by foods that offer replenishment, revitalization and rejuvenation. We firmly believe in the powerful benefits of plant-based foods to support the ebbs and flows of health.
At the Nectary, our “medicine cabinet” is chocked full of fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, healthy fats and whole grains. We utilize the healing powers of plants, herbs, flowers and beneficial cultures. Plant-based diets markedly provide physical, mental and emotional health benefits. Plant-based diets can aid in weight control, stabilize blood sugars and improve lipid levels. Research heavily examines the benefits of plant-based diets on cardio-metabolic diseases, including heart disease, stroke, obesity and type 2 diabetes. Researchers conclude plant-based diets or components there of play a fundamental role in reducing risks for these diseases. If you’re into research and numbers, check out this study on the health effects of vegan diets or this article published on the cardio-metabolic benefits of plant-based diets.
In recent years, the gut-brain axis has come into the spotlight. Nearly 95% of your serotonin is produced in your gastrointestinal tract, your gut. Serotonin, a neurotransmitter, helps regulate sleep, appetite, mood and functions in pain management. When our food is properly digested and absorbed, it supports the efficiency of the nervous system. Once these neurotransmitters are sent to the brain, they create a domino effect of feel good emotions. So, the mental and emotional benefits of plant-based diets go hand and hand.
By incorporating healing juices, superfood smoothies and plant-based foods, our cleanses showcase every aspect of our hive. Coupled with the understanding that food as medicine is not a one size fits all approach, our cleanses can be customized to fit your personalized nutrition needs. Last week, we introduced each cleanse, but we’d like to give you a glimpse into what a day of each cleanse might look like.
Bee Kind centers around simplifying and enjoying plant-based food for 4-5 small meals. Throughout the day, you will be consuming nutrient-dense foods to keep hunger at bay while flooding your body with ultimate nutrition.
A day in the life of a Bee Kind cleanse may look like:
Wakeup Call – Before consuming any food, drink 16 oz of water with 1 oz Inner Vitality (a mineral supplement)
Breakfast – Start your day off with a superfood smoothie of your choice
Mid-morning snack – Enjoy raw flax crackers and homemade hummus, while sipping on probiotic kefir.
Lunch – Lunch includes a cold-pressed juice and your choice of either raw, kale salad, coconut rolls or Wei Qi soup
Afternoon snack – Snack on more flax crackers and hummus and sip on the rest of your probiotic kefir
Dinner – Nourish yourself with our nourish bowl and another cold-pressed juice.
Bee Light is the gateway juice cleansing package. If you’ve been on the fence about a full day of liquids, this cleanse meets you in the middle. Throughout the day, the focus is on readily available nutrients in cold-pressed juice, nut mylk and kefir. The day concludes with a simple, nourishing dinner.
A day in the life of a Bee Light cleanse may look like:
Wakeup Call – Before consuming any food, drink 16 oz of water with 1 oz Inner Vitality (a mineral supplement
Breakfast – Start your day with the lowest sugar, most alkalizing cold-pressed juice #1
Mid-morning snack – Cold-pressed juice #2 and half of the probiotic kefir
Lunch – Enjoy your nut/seed mylk for protein and sustenance, and amazeball of your choice to reduce cravings and protein energy throughout your afternoon
Afternoon snack – Cold-pressed juice #3 and half of the probiotic kefir
Dinner – Finish the day with your choice of our raw, kale salad or coconut rolls. A simple, raw dinner option to continue the cleansing process.
Bee Rejuvenated is the OG cleanse, you know and love. It’s an all-day liquid, nutrient rich juice cleanse. The only change is you get to customize the day based on your preferences!
A day in the life of a Bee Rejuvenated cleanse may look like:
Wakeup Call – Before consuming any food, drink 16 oz of water with 1 oz Inner Vitality (a mineral supplement)
Breakfast – Start your day with the lowest sugar, most alkalizing cold-pressed juice #1 and half of the probiotic kefir
Mid-morning snack – Cold-pressed juice #2
Lunch – Cold-pressed juice #3 and half of the nut/seed mylk
Afternoon snack – Cold-pressed juice #4
Dinner – Cold-pressed juice #5 and half of the nut/seed mylk
After dinner snack – Half of the probiotic kefir
As part of the cleanse package, we offer a recommended sequence and cleansing tips. When you embark on a cleanse, remember it is your journey! You can always tweak the sequence to better fit your daily routine. Our website is up to date with the cleanse packages and referrals for additional support.
In Good Health,
The Nectary Tribe
With gratitude, we get by with a little help from our friends ..
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Disclaimer: The information presented in this blog is for informational and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended to be used for medical diagnosis or treatment. The Nectary does not provide medical advice or treatment nor it is a substitute for professional medical advice. Please consult with your healthcare provider before consuming anything mentioned within these posts.