By Ben Kim, D.C.

Now that autumn has arrived for those of us in North America, I thought I'd share with you a simple detoxification routine involving apples that you can follow without making any major changes to your daily routine.

Here's what you do:

Eat nothing but apples - any variety you like - whenever you are hungry, from the time that you wake up to the time that you usually have dinner.

For dinner, you can have what you usually have. But it would be best if you could have your dinner meal consist of at least 50% green vegetables.

Here are a few examples of optimal dinner meals:

Example A
Steamed broccoli
Brown rice
Avocado
Healthy Dressing

Example B
Steamed kale
Quinoa
2 organic eggs, scrambled
Healthy Dressing

Example C
Steamed asparagus, spinach, and green peas
3 ounces of wild salmon
Healthy Dressing

If you find yourself looking for a snack later on at night, go back to munching on apples.

That's it.

Many people who have followed this detox routine on my recommendation have reported losing unwanted weight, feeling more energetic, having clearer skin, and just plain feeling better than they have in a long time.

And because this routine will supply your body with healthy calories whenever you are hungry, the detoxification effects will not be so abrasive that you will have to take time off of work or from your daily routine to get extra rest.

Another beautiful feature to this routine is that you can benefit from following it for one day, several days, or even a few weeks.

Just one note of caution: if you have high blood sugar or any problems related to your blood sugar regulating mechanisms, you may want to substitute the apples with non-sweet vegetables like lettuce, celery, tomatoes, and cucumber. And of course, before following this or any other detoxification routine for more than a few days, it's prudent for you to consult with a health care provider who can provide you with personalized guidance as you seek to get healthier.