The 4-Step Healthy Detox: Oust Toxic Thoughts

When "I can't..." or "Screw this, I quit!" inner rants start to plague you, do this mind trick from Sharon Salzberg, author of Real Happiness: The Power of Meditation.

Close your eyes and tune in to your breath, thinking, Inhale-exhale. After a few minutes, imagine a knock at the door. Picture yourself opening the door to find your toxic thought in human form: Maybe it looks like your nasty boss or that credit-hogging coworker who stole your idea. Instead of slamming the door in its face, look it over and say, "You can go now." Watch as it turns around and leaves. Notice how you feel (calm, strong, vindicated?), and carry that sensation with you as you open your eyes and return to reality. Better?

--Andrea Bartz

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The 4-Step Healthy Detox: Debloat at Breakfast with This Smoothie

Wanna feel awesome this spring? Try our four-step healthy detox -- check back for more tips and tricks the rest of this week!

Our shake, created by SELF contributing experts Stephanie Clarke, R.D., and Willow Jarosh, R.D., of C&J Nutrition, boosts electrolytes to stop puffiness.

INGREDIENTS:

1/2 large very ripe banana, cut into chunks and frozen1/2 large Anjou pear, cut into chunks1 1/2 cups fresh kale1 cup skim milk2 tbsp pistachios, chopped1/2 tsp ground ginger3-5 ice cubes or 1/2 cup crushed ice (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS: Blend all ingredients in a blender on high until creamy and smooth, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes.

The Skinny: 343 calories, 8 g fat (1 g saturated), 58 g carbs, 9 g fiber, 16 g protein

MORE: Eat Cleaner!

--Andrea Bartz

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The 4-Step Healthy Detox: Eat Cleaner

Wanna feel awesome this spring? Try our four-step healthy detox -- check back for more tips and tricks the rest of this week!

You know nature didn't make the colors of those candy-hued foods. Skip 'em and this other...stuff.

Sodium or Potassium Benzoate: Found in baked goods, they may break down into a carcinogen.Potassium Bromate: A flour additive banned in Europe and Canada for carcinogenic properties.Phosphate: It lurks in frozen food and soda. HIgh amounts may mess with pH and lead to calcium loss from your bones.Partially Hydrogenated Oil: You know it as trans fat. Found in some spreads, it clogs circulation.

Source: Susan Blum, M.D., assistant clinical professor at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine, Department of Preventive Medicine

--Andrea Bartz

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