I am so fortunate to have trained many moons ago as a Community Nutritional Advisor and over the years I still receive the same types of queries from women and especially mums wanting to lose weight, gain more energy or improve their overall health. So I may recommend certain food or supplements but I also suggest a 3 week or 21 day body reset (the amount of time it takes to set a new habit) by consuming only whole & natural food, nothing processed (yes that would exclude pasta or bread!) This is the reason the 3S Food Plan is not a diet, but a plan and like any life changing goal, a plan is active you have to actively plan your way to health!
So the main and only Food Plan rule for 21days is;
“if it doesn’t grow from the ground, in the sea, or picked from a tree”
You can’t eat it.
The 3S Food Plan is simple to follow as it consists of 3 parts – Smoothies, Salads & Soups namely 3S’s
1.Breakfast – Smoothie
A great way to start the day and ensure you receive some fresh raw fruit (2-3) and vegetables, diluted with water/juice, digested easily by the body on an empty stomach, giving you the fuel, good sugar to begin your day e.g. banana, berries, kale, broccoli, & lime juice smoothie (add optional boost e.g. seeds, nuts, supplement).
2. Lunch – Salad
A plate full of raw, live, high energy salad with protein such as pulses, fish or chicken (and/or a small portion of carbs/grains e.g. cous cous, quinoa to bulk up if required) topped with e.g. green leafy lettuce salad, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, mixed bell peppers, beetroot, protein and seeds with apple cider, lemon & olive oil dressing.
3.Dinner – Soup/Stews
The majority of your soup should contain 2-3 vegetables stewed or blended so all the vitamins are still available with either some optional protein/carbs or spices/herbs to your personal preferences. Eg. tomatoes, potatoes lentils & red pepper soup.
My 3S Food Plan is NOT Dietist, it Doesn’t Discriminate!
The aim is to design your Food Plan around your own personal preference, whether you’re vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian, meat eater or flexitarian, but still provide you with a simple to follow easy format, which won’t feel restrictive, require counting, consuming only liquid food, or excluding any major food group. HOWEVER for successful planning i.e. “its a Food Plan” preparation is key, be open to trying new food, explore different recipes and plan shopping/meals in advance, get a 3S Food Buddy.
Holistic Balance
Water – To really maximum benefits, drink lots of water and herbal teas (nettle, lemon, mint) throughout the day to help flush out toxins, reduce hunger, clear up skin, and re-energise you!
Snacks – You can have 2-3 healthy or smart snacks in between meals such as dips, pepers, cucumber, carrots, nuts, seeds, fruit or dried fruit.
Journalling – Be mindful and take note of your food cravings, food withdrawal signs, triggers and their times of day or moments. Keep a journal for self-reflection, noting any feeling, emotions or thoughts that may arise during this time, your tolerances, stress levels for a more holistic and personal approach.
Post 3S Food Plan – Even when you stop the 3S Food Plan many people still continue to do 2 of the 3 S’s such a me I nearly always have a smoothie for breakfast and salad for lunch then an ‘ordinary’ dinner, as I preferred to start my day positively fuelled.
Active Living – Combine your Food plan with a minimum of 10-20min regular brisk activity (cardio, yoga, dancing, walking) and at least 7-8 hours quality sleep 4-5x a week.
Recharge, Reset, Replenish, Rejuvenate and enjoy the process of empowering your journey to a healthy mind, body and soul!
For more support on reconditioning your relationship with food contact me.
Naomi D. x
Wellbeing Coach & Specialist
MoorYoni.com 