11/02/2026
Today begins my 10-Day Fall Nourishment Cleanse.
And when I say cleanse, I don't mean starving, living on juice, or trying to “detox” my body.
Our bodies already have natural detoxification systems. For me, a seasonal cleanse is about simplifying—returning to whole foods, seasonal nourishment, herbs, hydration, adequate protein, and stepping away from added sugars, alcohol and highly processed foods for a little while.
At 44, I'm also approaching cleanses differently. I'm not interested in under-eating. I want to support my energy, digestion and muscle while paying attention to what my body needs in this season.
For the next 10 days, I'll share some of what I'm eating and what I'm learning along the way.
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Would you do a 7–10 day fall reset? What would you want to focus on most—energy, digestion, sugar, protein, hydration or whole foods?
Whole-food breakfast: oats + apple+ chia + pumpkin seeds + sunflower seeds + cinnamon. Fiber, healthy fats, plant protein and actual FOOD.
Green juice:
Convenience can still have a place. I'm pairing juices with meals rather than using juice to replace the nourishment my body needs.
Water:
1 liter to start my hydration for the day. Hydration supports normal digestion, circulation and kidney function—no fancy “detox water” required.
Nettle infusion:
Today's herbal nourishment: overnight/long-steeped nettle infusion. A simple way I'm bringing herbs back into my daily food rhythm.
Soup:
This is what a cleanse looks like in my kitchen. Chickpeas + lentils + kale + acorn squash + tomatoes + onions. I'm nourishing, not starving.