Welcome to my 15 Day Sugar Detox!
You can start this sugar detox anytime and you’ll always have my full support! I’m here to ensure you have all the tools needed to succeed on your cleanse.
I am committed to helping you create a new relationship with nutritious foods that are absolutely delicious. Nutritious foods are natural, high in vitamins and minerals, and life-giving.
Nutritious foods are not the kind that have labels like low fat or sugar-free. In fact, during your Sugar Detox, you’re asked to avoid foods that come in a box as much as possible.
Aim for nutrient-dense foods that have life. This means nothing processed.
You want to consume a diet that is high in fibre, lean protein, vegetables, and healthy fats.
Sounds pretty simple and it is.
In fact, eating clean has never been easier and aside from monitoring your carbohydrate intake, you can EAT AS MUCH AS YOU LIKE!
Although I don’t want you to get caught up on the rules, there are some dietary guidelines that will help you get the most out of your cleanse.
Let’s review!
Dr. Sara’s 15 Day Sugar Detox
Eat tons of veggies from the list below (raw, steamed or lightly grilled)
- Artichokes
- Asparagus
- Bamboo Shoots
- Leafy Greens
- Broccoli
- Brussel Sprouts
- Cabbage
- Cauliflower
- Celery
- Cucumber
- Daikon (Chinese Radish)
- Eggplant
- Endive
- Fennel
- Green Beans
- Jicama
- Leeks
- Lettuce
- Okra
- Olives
- Peppers
- Radish
- Rutabaga
- Scallions
- Shallots
- Sea Vegetables
- Shiitaki Mushrooms
- Snow Peas
- Sprouts
- Tomato
- Turnip
- Zucchini
Eat 1 serving of fruit per day from the list below
- Apple
- Peach
- Pear
- Pineapple
- Plum
- Raspberries
- Rhubarb
- Strawberries
- Watermelon
- Apricot
- Avocado
- Blueberries
- Cherries
- Cranberries
- Lemon
- Limes
BONUS TIP:
Superfoods
- Chlorella
- Spirulina
- Wheatgrass
This is a high protein diet – so get creative in your kitchen and try some new recipes!
- Beef
- Chicken
- Cornish Hen
- Duck
- Eggs
- Goat
- Lamb
- Pheasant
- Protein Powder
- Quail
- Tofu or Tempeh
- Turkey
- Venison
- Wild Game
*Avoid processed meats, smoked meats, cold cuts, and pork.
*Consume free range or organic when possible.
I hope you like seafood! See below for a variety of seafood to choose from.
- Anchovies
- Calamari
- Catfish
- Clams
- Crab
- Cod
- Flounder
- Haddock
- Halibut
- Herring
- Mackerel
- Mussels
- Octopus
- Oysters
- Red Snapper
- Sea Bass
- Sardines
- Salmon
- Scallops
- Sole
- Shrimp
- Squid
- Trout
- Tuna
SUGAR DETOX BONUS TIP:
Anti Fungal Foods
- Cinnamon
- Cloves
- Coconut Oil
- Garlic
- Ginger
- Onions
- Lemon
- Limes
- Seaweed
Snack Time! How about some unsalted nuts and seeds?
- Almonds +
- Brazil Nuts
- Coconut
- Hazelnuts
- Macadamia Nuts
- Pecans +
- Pine Nuts
- Walnuts +
- Chia Seeds +
- Flax Seeds+
- Hemp Seeds+
- Pumpkin Seeds+
- Sesame Seeds
- Sunflower Seeds
*Avoid cashews, peanuts, and pistachios. You may have nut butters made from any of the above nuts/seeds.
+Choose the nuts and seeds above with the + sign more often as they contain higher amounts of healthy omega-3 fatty acids.
If you feel hungry on your cleanse, you may not be getting enough healthy fats. Add in more good fats from the list below.
- Almond Oil +
- Butter
- Coconut Butter
- Coconut Oil
- Flax Seed Oil +
- Ghee
- Hemp Oil+
- Olive Oil
- Palm Oil
- Pumpkin Seed Oil+
- Macadamia Oil
- Safflower Oil
- Sesame Oil
- Sunflower Oil+
+Choose the oils above with the + sign more often as they contain higher amounts of healthy omega-3 fatty acids.
Need some more flavour in your food? Use as much as you like from the list below.
- Basil
- Black Pepper
- Cayenne
- Cacao
- Chives
- Cilantro
- Cinnamon
- Cloves
- Cumin
- Curry
- Dill
- Ginger
- Nutmeg
- Oregano
- Paprika
- Parsley
- Rosemary
- Sage
- Salsa – with no sugar added
- Sea Salt
- Tamari
- Tarragon
- Thyme
- Turmeric
It’s a sugar detox – so there aren’t too many sweeteners to choose from. See below.
- Stevia
- Xylitol
When it comes to carbs, here are the basics.
The body breaks carbohydrates down into simple sugars which may feed yeast in the intestines. On this sugar detox, one of our goals is to reduce yeast and stop feeding it.
Try to minimize your total carbohydrate content and aim for 20-60 grams of carbohydrates.
Carbs to choose from (max 20-60 grams per day).
- Legumes
- Corn
- Millet
- Rye
- Amaranth (actually a seed)
- Barley
- Long and short grain brown rice
- Oats
- Buckwheat
- Quinoa
Please let me know if you have any questions!
Lastly, if you haven’t already done so, I suggest you watch this awesome 3 minute video all about sugar!
You’re all set.
Happy Cleansing!
Dr. Sara has appeared on multiple radio shows/podcasts, the W Network, Breakfast Television and CP24. For almost 5 years, she worked as the National Spokesperson for a well-known digestive wellness brand, educating across the globe on gut health. Dr. Sara has been named a rising star in Canada receiving the Generation Next award for her outstanding contribution to shaping the future of Canada’s grocery industry. She frequently contributes to large publications and has been published in Best Health Magazine, The Globe and Mail, Sweat Equity, Grocery Business, Inside Fitness, Canadian Living, Elevate, HELLO, and ELLE Canada.
Dr. Sara’s approach to healthcare is not as easy as taking a pill. The “quick-fix” approach is not one she subscribes to. While there’s a pill for just about everything, rarely do prescription drugs stop the course of disease - they merely mask symptoms. Dr. Sara believes true health requires a commitment from both the doctor and the patient.
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