detoxing

I just completed 5 days of the Haas detox diet. I thought it would be good to share my experience with it, since I'm no detox fanatic, having only done it once before, and because I think I'm like a lot of other people--I try to eat healthy, but sometimes fail, and I try to exercise regularly, but also sometimes fail. Every once in a while you just need an extra boost to get your routine back on track and to remind yourself of what you should be eating and how much. I had done the same detox a couple of years ago and loved the end result. I really believe, in my limited experience doing them, that they're a great experience for your body. It's an energy boost and cleanse all at the same time and a great opportunity to rid yourself of SNACC--sugar, nicotine, alcohol, caffeine, and chemicals (dairy, too). This is the abbreviated plan (taken from http://chetday.com/haasdetox.htm):


THE DETOX DIET

SPECIAL GUIDELINES for THE DETOX DIET:

Chew your food very well and take enough time when you eat.
Relax a few minutes before and after your meal.
Eat in a comfortable sitting position.
Eat primarily steamed fresh vegetables and some fresh greens.
Take only herbal teas after dinner.

root beer float cupcakes

I got together with some of my very favorite cousins a while back. I asked what I could bring and what they liked to eat. My cousin's reply: root beer and cupcakes. No problem! I had remembered seeing a recipe for root beer float cupcakes on, what other site?, smitten kitchen! I'm not even a fan of root beer and these cupcakes won me over. They have a slight root beer taste, but not overpowering. The cute whipped cream perimeter and scoop of ice cream was a great combo. The cherry on top? For good measure.