Going green.... and red, and orange and purple and yellow. Enjoy the bounties of summer!

Summer is the perfect time for effortless detox. Seriously, if you eat the same foods all year - in the winter and in summer, you are missing out on the naturally beneficial times to cleanse your body. I am not condoning going on a fast or juice cleanse without proper knowledge and preparation. I am just saying, you can eat lighter foods, eat less of certain foods (like meat and dairy) and more of others (like whole unprocessed foods) to boost your ability for detoxing. It can be as easy as paying attention to what is available in nature right now. Consider this as an effortless ways to lighten up naturally and lose weight gracefully: eat more fruits and veggies.  Fruits and veggies protect you from cancer and macular degeneration and they help you lose weight. You'll have more energy naturally when you eat lighter, more nutrient dense foods. You can quickly prepare them to enjoy raw or you can lightly steam them then fry to add flavor.  Most fruits and vegetables are packed with nutrition, easily assimilated, and recognized by the body as they come from nature and are not man made or manufactured like processed food. They are filling, taste great and are high in anti-oxidants. Fruits and veggies will not only give you more energy, they are full of digestive enzymes and will boost your immunity. Keep it simple, enjoy the gifts of nature at this time of year, buy ‘too much produce’ and eat it all. If you need help using up the fruits and veggies before they pass their peak, you might consider freezing some. No need to wait any longer to get healthier and happier. Now, just go and shop for the best fruits and veggies you can find and take them home and eat them. It's that simple.