Healthy Eats | Breaking a Fast | Green Leafy Soup

Breaking a fast can be tricky.

First of all, if we are going to be speaking about breaking a fast, we have to first acknowledge that you are fasting or wanting to. I know you cannot see my face on the other end of this virtual experience, but just know I am smiling. Fasting has always been a favorite topic of mine but not for obvious reasons. Most people consider fasting for its health benefits, which are incredible by the way. But it is deeper than that, and that's what I like to talk about. Fasting is more spiritual than it is physical. Physically, it is an auto-reset for the body. If you are wanting to heal from any sickness or dis-ease consider adding fasting to your health routine. It is something like a natural remedy. Most holistic health practitioners will recommend fasting as a medical practice before advising traditional pharmaceuticals. I'd be lying if I didn't tell you, Big Pharma doesn't really profit when you know the body can heal itself. But let us get to the fun part about the practice of fasting. Once it becomes a discipline, it gets easier but starting can be difficult. Here is a few reasons why. If you are new to fasting, going without food is already frightening. You could be tempted when you experience cravings, the infamous detox headache and any thing that triggers your appetite. For example, the smell and sight of food. But let's say you are seasoned and have just completed a three day dry fast, meaning for three days you did not drink or eat. On the fourth day, the day you are to break the fast, you could want to overcompensate for the time you did not eat and binge. Take note here, you could get sick and experience bloat, vomiting and discomfort in your tummy area. If you are not careful, you could create an unhealthy relationship with food which could potentially lead to an eating disorder. And WE DO NOT WANT THAT! Take it from someone who has fasted for long periods of time and struggled with reintroducing my mind to the idea of eating consistently without guilt. The best way to break a fast is with juices, bone broth, smoothies or leafy green soup.

Green Leafy Soup

And now, we are talking the reason you clicked the read more button. I promise this soup will not disappoint you or your taste buds. It is easy on the stomach and will recoup some of the nourishment your body lost during the fast. Here is what you will need. We will start with the ingredients. If you can, purchase organic produce.

2 organic veggie broths

diced tomatoes

1 pack of frozen peas

half carrot

2 stalks chopped celery

1 batch kale

1 head of cabbage

fresh chopped garlic

1 bushel cilantro

Seasonings: Lemon pepper, turmeric, pepper, cayenne, garlic powder, Himalayan pink salt.

Preparation: Cut your veggies, all except your peas. Put them in a deep pot, along with the veggie broth. You purchased two just in case you need them both since the broth is going to boil down as the veggies get tender. Add your seasoning to taste and let simmer until veggies are soft. Then, eat! This soup is absolutely delicious!

Healthy Eats | Why Dark Leafy Greens?

Dark leafy greens are high in vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients, VITAMIN A, C, K, antioxidants, FIBER, folate, magnesium, calcium, iron, and potassium. They are LOW IN CALORIES and great for heart health, diabetes, arthritis, osteoporosis, cognitive decline.. I could go on! But save me some time and eat ya greens. Trust me, you will not regret it.

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La'Tara Jackson is Author/Owner of Ground Up Self-Love Workbook and .com, and Holistic Coach both certified in personal training and yoga. She has over eight years experience in nutrition and wellness and it all began with being a single mom desiring a better life for herself and children by starting a woman's community bootcamp that would go on to change the lives of many. And that was just the beginning.

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