The Sol Journal

Upon completing an organic juice cleanse, it is only natural to gravitate towards nourishing foods that align with your desire for optimal health. During this time, it's important to consider which foods will further enhance the results of your cleanse, sustain your healthy eating habits, and promote overall well-being.

Transitioning from a cleanse back to your regular routine requires thoughtful planning to avoid reverting to old habits. To assist you in this process we’ve outlined some helpful tips to ensure a smooth transition while preserving the benefits you gained from your cleansing journey.

Your post cleanse nourishment guide

1. Prioritise whole foods.

While processed and refined foods may be convenient, they lack the abundant nutrients that truly benefit your body. Transitioning back to your normal diet after a juice cleanse is best achieved by embracing whole foods including fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains, antibiotic and hormone-free meat and poultry, eggs, minimally processed dairy, legumes, nuts and seeds. Our Organic Whole Food Pack contains a rich variety of healthy meals delivered to your door, taking the guesswork out of healthy eating post cleanse.

2. Eat intuitively

The most powerful way to change your diet is when your relationship to how you feel is stronger than the desire for the food. Be mindful of your body's response to different foods as you reintroduce them, one by one such as gluten, eggs and dairy, which are triggers for some people's digestive distress. By having a clean slate after your cleanse you will be able to be more aware of any foods that cause you discomfort and those that energise you (yes you may even be craving salads!)

3. Embrace fruit and vegetables

Aim to incorporate two servings of fruit and five or more servings of vegetables into your daily meals. This ensures your post cleanse diet remains colourful and nutrient dense, and unlike whilst cleansing provides ample beneficial fibre. The fibre in fruits and veggies such as carrots, apples, broccoli, and kiwi ensure proper digestion and keeps your bowels moving smoothly after your cleanse.

4. Stay hydrated

Maintaining proper hydration is crucial for improved digestion and the overall well-being of your body. Consume ample amounts of water aiming for 2L -3L per day which can include hot water with lemon, juices and herbal teas. It helps combat unnecessary eating when we are actually dehydrated, and prevents headaches and mental fatigue which can be a trigger for us to fall back into old habits.

5. Include healthy fats

Incorporating healthy fats into your diet is beneficial and can leave you feeling satisfied after your cleanse. Healthy fats like those found in avocados, olives, nuts, tofu, and tahini contribute to the positive effects of your cleanse by keeping you full between meals, providing sustained energy and helping the body to absorb fat soluble vitamins from your meals.

6. Be mindful of your sugar intake

Refined sugars can cause havoc on your digestion and energy levels through blood sugar dysregulation, which can make the transition back to foods more difficult and result in more cravings. To ease the process, steer clear of processed foods and beverages with added sugar, opting instead for natural sugars found in fruits or honey.

6. Take a break from coffee & alcohol

During the past few days, your liver has been diligently detoxifying your body. Allow it to rest by waiting at least a week before reintroducing alcohol or caffeine into your diet. If you plan to reintroduce these into your regular lifestyle, start slow and be mindful of the effects to your body.

Post cleanse meal plan

Take some time to plan the whole food, nourishing meals you will give your body. For inspiration, take a look at our collection of simple, healthy meal prep ideas in our Recipe Collection. We have collated some of our favourites below.

Post cleanse breakfast ideas:

• Golden Turmeric, Pumpkin and Pear Smoothie
• Maple Millet & Banana Porridge
• Seasonal Sweet Potato Fritters

Post cleanse lunch ideas:

• Creamy Pesto Chicken Salad
• Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad
• Quinoa, Beetroot, Kale and Orange Salad with Creamy Coconut and Dill Dressing

Post cleanse snack ideas:

• Rice Paper Rolls
• Crispy Flax Seed and Sesame Crackers with Avo and Cucumber Salsa
• Zucchini, Dill and Pepita Savoury Muffin

Post cleanse dinner ideas:

• Protein Rich Kale and Quinoa Soup
• Silverbeet, Lemon and Dill Quiche with Crispy Buckwheat Pastry
• Honey Glazed Salmon with Cauliflower Mash

Healthy meals delivered

Our Organic Whole Food Pack is the perfect program for post-cleanse eating. Made from the freshest organic produce & whole food ingredients, it’s the easy way to support your health & diet, maintain your cleanse results, infuse extra nutrients into your diet or free up time during a busy week.

We deliver Organic Whole Food Packs, Juice Cleanses and cold-pressed juices to Melbourne, Geelong, Sydney, Wollongong, Newcastle, Gold Coast, Byron Bay, Sunshine Coast and Brisbane. View our Delivery Details page to see if we can deliver to you.