Coming Off Beyonce's Maple Syrup Diet, Day #2

by Lisa P | More from this Blogger

06 Sep 2007 08:26 AM

Continued from Day #1

On day two coming off the Master Cleanse (also known as Beyonce's Maple Syrup Diet or the Lemonade Diet), you can begin to introduce more into your system than just orange juice but you aren't ready for steak and salad just yet.

Just as you did on day #1, feel free to drink several glasses of orange juice or orange juice mixed with water as well as herbal teas. You should also continue to drink plenty of water!

For lunch and dinner on Day #2 you can try a light vegetable soup and one or two whole grain crackers. (Don't overdo the crackers! These are solid food and they contain starch. If you load up it just won't be pretty.)

Following is a recipe for a light vegetable soup that should be easy on your system. You'll want to make enough for two days as you'll be having more of this on day three. Here is a basic recipe for a mild vegetable soup that should agree with you:

Ingredients

1 bunch celery, finely chopped

1 large green bell pepper, finely chopped

1 zucchini, finely chopped

1 large onion, finely chopped

1 clove garlic, minced

1 package dry onion soup mix

Directions

In a large pot or crock pot, combine all ingredients and then add about 8-16 cups of water. You'll want the water to be about two inches over the vegetables. (A very watery soup is best.) Bring your soup to a boil and then simmer for a couple hours so that the flavors can blend.

If you don't have the time to prepare this soup, a canned, low sodium, vegetarian vegetable soup or tomato soup would also be acceptable. For those going to work, microwavable soup in a can is a great idea.

As always, remember to eat slowly and drink lots of water throughout the day.

More on Day #3 tomorrow.

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