3-Day Paleo Detox Meal Plan for the Instant Pot

Sometimes we need a little detox. A diet reset, even!

My FREE 3-Day Paleo Detox plan has the added convenience factor of using the Instant Pot to help boost your success, and make these Paleo meals super fast and convenient!

Even on diets like Paleo, Whole30, keto and AIP we can fall into dessert, bread and snack addictions that unfortunately can take the place of wholesome, nourishing meals.

Just because that brownie or flatbread is made with Paleo or whole foods ingredients does not mean it should be eaten regularly or in place of something more nutritious…like a bowl of nourishing green soup or a large salad with roasted meat and loads of veggies and freshly made dressing.

These “junk substitutes” may have less chemicals and contain less inflammatory ingredients than, say, a conventional packaged cupcake or a packet of saltines, but they still can hold us back from our healing and weight loss goals if we over-do them and are not careful about how often we enjoy these treats.

HOW THIS PALEO DETOX MEAL PLAN WORKS

It’s all about the goals.

We all have a goal in mind. Maybe you’d like to feel more energized throughout the day. Or decrease bloating. Maybe you’d like to be more comfortable in your own skin and carry a vibrancy and zest for life with you. Sometimes we just need to reset our habits for a bit to get ourselves out of our own way to reach our goals.

This is when a reset is in order! Breaking bad snacking habits and detoxing from our own mindset about food doesn’t happen in a day. We need time to re-train our brain and body to manage cravings. During this mini Paleo detox you’re going to be teaching your body that you are giving it exactly what it wants and needs: true nutrition!

Take control.

By taking time to reset your mindset and approach to eating, your well-being and body will make some pretty amazing positive changes. By the time my partner and I completed our 4-Week Reset, not only did our clothes fit better…we FELT better.

Our moods stabilized, our skin was glowing, our digestion had improved, and our overall health and mental states had shifted towards the positive end of the spectrum. We were giving our bodies the nutrients they were truly craving, and when you give your body the nutrition it needs…it THRIVES.

Nix the junk.

No breads, chips, treats like cookies or cake, snacking instead of having a meal (save for a cup of delicious green juice or bone broth in between meals), or re-makes of junky foods. When you follow this program you will be avoiding those types of foods which make you want to “trigger eat” and binge freely just because it is a Paleo rendition of your favorite junk. None of that here, hun. Just real, clean, whole food meals that are made from scratch.

We are also avoiding natural sweeteners like honey and maple syrup, and even natural non-nutritive sweeteners like stevia and monk fruit. We are wanting to get our insulin to behave, and even though these are considered Paleo they will cause rapid blood sugar spikes and dips, causing inflammation and cravings for more sweets.

We just want to keep these out of the way to give your body a taste for what it really craves: healthy fats, minerals, protein, good carbs from vegetables and minimal fruits, with loads of variety and FLAVOR.

HOW THIS PALEO DETOX MEAL PLAN WORKS

The NO list: Grains. Gluten. Soy. Dairy. Legumes. Alcohol. Industrial GMO seed oils. Chemical additives and preservatives.

These “food” groups are the most inflammatory for our gut and body. Consumption of these guys are one of the causes of “leaky gut,” otherwise known as intestinal permeability, which is bad news. Leaky gut is a precursor to many chronic illnesses, autoimmune diseases, and debilitating conditions like chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, IBS and eczema (for starters!).

We are also taking this a step further and temporarily eliminating eggs and nuts, as these fellas tend to be problematic for many people that are already struggling with their health due to inflammation. Eggs and nuts are high on the sensitivity list of reactive foods, so we are just gonna take them out of the equation for now as well. This will help further your healing and help to calm damaging inflammation even more.

If you also feel like eliminating another common problematic food group while you’re at it, nightshades also get ticked high on the list in food-sensitivity tests. Tomatoes, potatoes (but not sweet potatoes), goji berries, bell peppers, cayenne pepper, chilies, eggplant, etc are all nightshades. Eliminating nightshades them is not a mandatory step of this plan, but if you would like to give it a shot, or if you already know that you react to nightshade ingredients and need safe options, look for ingredients with red text in the recipes and adhere to the nightshade-free substitutions that follow.

The detox is real, yo.

So, when you take away the addictive substances on the NO list, your body is going to tell you for a few days (or even for a couple of weeks) all about how much it really, REALLY “NEEDS” that substance…and stat. It may come in the form of severe craving at first, then morph into headaches, irritability, constipation or diarrhea or both, bloating, worsened fatigue and many other un-pleasantries of protest to the change.

Don’t listen to that junky-voice! This is perfectly. Normal. A lot of it also has to do with your body eliminating the toxins that it’s been holding on to for so long. Some folks get lucky and have barely any “die-off” symptoms, others may feel like they have the flu or a wicked Sunday morning hangover.

Die off.

If you feel your die-off symptoms are bothersome, there are some lovely detox teas and supplements such as activated charcoal out there that can help to process out the toxins floating around in your body (the ones making you feel icky).

ALWAYS talk to your doctor to see what detox protocols are safe for you, because everyone is different, and some are known to interact with medications and supplements. Just because it’s natural does not mean that it doesn’t have the potential to be harmful to you if taken incorrectly

To gain the FULL benefits of a Paleo detox, be sure to check out my 4-Week Whole Food Paleo Reset for the Instant Pot. Get reset and feel your best!

Now onto your FREE 3-Day Paleo Detox meal plan!

Please feel free to download the recipes & meal plan chart, and copy and paste the prep instructions into a document, then print them out!

THIS MEAL PLAN SERVES 2

DAY 1

Batch cook day! I find this best to start on a Sunday since this is when I have the most prep time on my hands, but choose the start day that works best for you!

BREAKFAST

Make #Allthegreens Soup.

Have ½ for breakfast, and save ½ for DAY 2 lunch.

Make a batch of Smoked Salt and store for future uses throughout the next 4 weeks.

LUNCH

Make Enchilada Filling Chicken.

Have ½ for lunch, and save 1/4 for DAY 2 lunch, and save ¼ for later in the week, or freeze for future use.

While chicken cooks, tear the butter lettuce into lettuce cups.

Enjoy ½ the lettuce for lunch today, and save ½ to eat alongside soup & chicken for DAY 2 lunch.

DINNER

Make Shrimp Etouffee and Cauli Rice.

Have ½ of both for dinner, and save ½ for DAY 3 lunch.

Prepare Creamy Carrot Avocado Soup and store for DAY 3 breakfast (or wait until DAY 3 morning to prepare soup if you will have the time then).

DAY 2

BREAKFAST

Make Green Smoothie Bowls and have for breakfast.

LUNCH

Have leftover #Allthegreens Soup with 1/4 of the leftover Enchilada Filling Chicken on top, and leftover butter lettuce on the side for lunch.

DINNER

Make Turkey Toscano. Have ½ for dinner tonight, and save ½ for later in the week, or freeze for future use.

Make Strawberry Vinaigrette for the week. Make Mixed Green Salad and enjoy with dinner.

DAY 3

BREAKFAST

Have ½ of Creamy Carrot-Avocado Soup that was prepared on DAY 1. Save ½ for later in the week, or freeze for future use.

LUNCH

Have leftover Shrimp Etouffee and Cauli Rice.

DINNER

Use remaining Enchilada Filling Chicken for the meat called for in Stuffed Avocados and have for dinner.

THE RECIPES

#Allthegreens Soup

An immersion blender or a high-speed blender turns this green-veggie- loaded soup into a velvety base to add avocado to, top with leftover meats or even dollop coconut yogurt on top.

Serves 5

Enchilada-Filling Chicken

Skip the tortillas and cheese and just go straight for the filling! Munch with butter lettuce cups or tostones and avocado for a tasty Mexican delight.

Serves 4

Shrimp Etouffee

A rich roux-based sauce boasting Cajun flavors compliments the umami of shrimp. Ladle over riced veggies of your choice, with a squeeze of fresh lemon and a dash of hot sauce to make this Southern classic complete.

Serves 4

Cauli Rice

Fluffy clouds of riced cauliflower make a perfectly neutral substitute for white rice. Use it alongside any dish that traditionally calls for rice as a side dish; sans the grains and inflammation and way less carbs.

Serves 4

Creamy Carrot Avocado Soup

Velvety and satisfying, this soup is chock full of nutrients, protein and healthy fats to keep you going. Delicious chilled or hot as a quick egg-free breakfast or lunch.

Serves 4 to 5

Green Smoothie Bowls

Protein from collagen, nutrients from greens, a hint of sweetness from berries and the playful textures of the coconut and hemp hearts make for a nourishing and fun breakfast. Eating this with a spoon and chewing, rather than drinking it with a straw, creates a healthier mindset about enjoying mealtimes.

Serves 2

Turkey Toscano

Years ago I re-developed a family-favorite Italian recipe for some wonderful clients of mine. This is the upgraded version, with tons of herbs and garlic. Drizzling virgin olive oil over the top when serving makes this magnifico!

Serves 4

Mixed Green Salad

A basic but playful little blend of fresh baby greens and simple veggies. This reminds me a lot of one of my old favorite chain restaurant’s bottomless salads. Addictive in a very good way.

Serves 2

Strawberry Vinaigrette

See THIS RECIPE for the Strawberry Vinaigrette.

Strawberry Caramelized Onion Vinaigrette paleo AIP autoimmune protocol whole30

Stuffed Avocados

Protein meets chunky guacamole in this stunningly-presented but super simple meal. Placed atop a mound of greens, these babies serve up a hefty dose of good fats and veggies while boasting a Southwestern flare.

Serves 2