Happy New Years resolution

I never used to believe in new years resolutions because I had to give something up or make a unrealistic goal. I now make a goal that makes me a happier person.

In 2013 my new years resolution was not to go crazy over little things. I did most things half ass and I didn’t worry about what needed to be done because I had a one, five and seven year old. For me to be a good mom I had to relax and not stress. For 2014 I decided to expand my perspectives and 2015 was to get organized, I stayed on top of things the best I could and well I didn’t get it all done I am still very proud of myself. When you do the best you can you should have no regrets! I am very excited for 2016 because I resolve to follow my passions and live for the fun of life. Cheers to optimism!

My recipe today is to start each day with lemon juice because it helps the digestive system and a healthy gut is a happy mind. My passion is to our earth and to prevent autoimmune diseases and cancer by illuminating and trying new foods. So I will tell you why you should start your day with lemon juice and maybe that would be a realistic resolution.

Squeeze a small lemon or one-half of a large lemon and drink it straight down. It is best done on an empty stomach so first thing in the morning and never at night. Try to drink it like a shot or a straw because it can strip the enamel on teeth. After drink a glass of room temperature water and it’s best not to eat for 20 minutes unless it’s fruit. Lemon juice is a good stomach acidifier which helps with digesting. It also kills the bacteria in the throat so you are less likely to get a sore throat. It is most effective to take it for a week to 3 weeks in a row because it is a expeller of heavy metals from the body. The heavy metals come up in the mouth for the body to eliminate so gargle with sea salt or swish with coconut oil for 5 – 10 minutes.