Time to Purge Your Kitchen and Pantry!

Here are the general rules to follow when it comes to cleaning out your kitchen:

• If your great-grandparents didn't eat it as children, you shouldn't either! Stick to whole, unprocessed foods.
• If you can get it from a magical window with a smiling clown - don't eat it! Fast food doesn't belong in a healthy diet.
• If it has more than one ingredient before you cook it, don't buy it! Simplicity is key when choosing foods.
• If it's already cooked, processed, or boxed, leave it behind. This includes breakfast cereals, pasta, sugary drinks, packaged meals, and store-bought bread.

You want your kitchen to look more like a farmer's market than a warehouse. The Standard American Diet is loaded with processed foods with little nutritional value. Instead, aim for fresh, whole foods that haven't been chemically or genetically altered.

Shop the Perimeter of the Grocery Store

When it's time to restock your pantry, stay at the edges of the grocery store where the fresh produce, meats, and dairy are located. Look for organic fruits and vegetables, raw or organic dairy (in limited amounts), and organic meats. You can venture into the center aisles for things like brown rice, couscous, barley, nuts, and oils such as safflower, sesame, and coconut oil.

Hydration is Key

Make sure to drink at least half a gallon of water daily to stay hydrated. Staying hydrated supports cellular health and overall well-being. Avoid diet sodas and drinks with low-calorie sweeteners, as they're toxic to the body. Even store-bought juices are best avoided due to their high sugar content. Instead, make smoothies with whole fruits or enjoy herbal or green teas.

Stick to a Rotation Diet

A rotation diet can help prevent the body from developing intolerances to certain foods. By rotating the types of foods you eat each week, you can avoid food sensitivities that cause gut inflammation. And don't worry if you slip up-dust yourself off and get back on track. The goal is progress, not perfection!

Start your own Purge Party by clearing out the clutter in your kitchen, switching to whole foods, and committing to healthier eating habits. With these simple changes, you'll be on the path to a healthier, more vibrant life!