Bollywood is still enchanting me. I came across this list of effects that Bollywood can have on non-indians and I could identify with so many of them!

• replacing the wallpaper pictures on the computer with pictures of Bollywood stars
• spreading the word to their loved ones saying how great the movies are
• considering Bollywood as their new Hollywood
• thinking about things which haven’t been noticed before in a different way
• becoming also fans of India
• willing to do something for the people in India to support them
• decorating their room in Indian style
• listening to Indian songs only
• feeling simply happier
• turning their life into a more positive one
• thinking differently when it comes to love
• looking forward of getting home to watch another new film release
• after six years of being online finally learnt how to chat with other Bollywood fans
• are able to show emotions more openly which was difficult in the past
• collecting DVDs, pictures, CDs and Saris
• learning how to cry which never happened in an Hollywood movie
• becoming more sensitive
• having finally found a great hobby
• wanting to learn Hindi
• shifting the addiction from Hollywood to Bollywood
• convinced that true love can really exist
• now respecting people more then they did in the past
  helping people if in trouble
• changing their attire to look more attractive
• listening to their heart rather than reason
• learning more about foreign cultures and being more open-minded
• considering life more beautiful
• filling the gap of a missing partner’s kisses and hugs
• becoming more aware and noticing more often Indian stuff on a daily basis
• improving their English due to the subtitles (!!!!)
• finding new friends through the internet
• smiling more frequently
• loving life much more and having more fun
• loving black hair women rather than blond ones
• becoming a fan of Indian food/jewellery and garments
• being used to collect stamps, while now saris are being collected
• getting to know new interesting like-minded people
• feeling inspired by dancing

10-Day Detox Plan

Day 1 (usu. Friday) Pre-diet day: Eliminate all stimulants (tea, coffee…) and all depressants (alcohol…). Avoid carbohydrates (pasta, bread, cereals) and make your last meal of the day a large raw veg and fruit salad.
Also start your home-grown sprouts (mehti, chick peas, lentils, millet, mustard) and mung beans can be bought.

Days 2 & 3: (Sat and Sun) Fruit fasting (one type of fruit each day or two with a minimum of 2 hr interval when you switch).
Choose from: apples, pears, grapes, papaya, mango, watermelon and eat as much as you want and as soon as you feel hungry. No need to have usual mealtimes. Fruit may also be juiced or spiced up with cinnamon, ginger, allspice or nutmeg.

Days 4 to 8 (Mon to Fri) Replenish.
Raw veg and fruit on menu as well as some steamed or stir-fried. Breakfast is fruit. One meal raw and one meal cooked.

Days 9 & 10 (Sat & Sun) Reorient
Fruit breakfast still. More cooked food and reintroduce meat. Focus is still fresh raw food but one meal is cooked.

DAILY PLAN:

5:30 Wake up. 5-10 minutes deep breathing in bed
5:45-6:10 3 glasses of water. Skin-brushing and shower
6:15 Mass
7:15-7:45 Breakfast
8:00-12:00 Work
12:00-12:15 Relaxation response
12:15-1:15 Lunch
1:15-3:15 Work
3:15-4:15 Exercise for 40 minutes then shower
4:30 Prepare dinner at Pa’s
6:00-7:15 Dinner and clean up
7:30 Free evenings
10:00 Sleep

Days 4-8 Menu: (Lunch and dinner may be interchanged)

Breakfast: Fruit. Straight or shake or smoothie or a salad (except bananas)

1. 2 oranges, 1 passionfruit
2. 2 kiwifruit, 300g green seedless grapes
3. 2 oranges, 1 red apple, 1 pear, a little honey. Peel oranges, juice fruits and add honey

Lunch: Raw veg with sprouts and a dressing and fresh herbs (basil)

1. Carrots, cucumber and red pepper topped with mehti sprouts
2. watercress, yellow pepper and tomatoes with lentil sprouts
3. beetroot, cabbage, mung sprouts and green pepper with chickpea sprouts

Dinner: Cooked veg with a little olive oil and soy sauce

1. Stir-fry beans, courgette and tom pouce with a few almonds and spring onions
2. Steam chou chou and serve with avocado dressing
3. Stir-fry cabbage and cashew nuts and some greens

Juices during the day:

1. Carrot and apple
2. 2 handful grapes, papaya, juice of ½ lemon

After exercise:
3. 2 oranges, 1 red apple, 1 pear, 1 tsp honey
4. 3 red apples, 1 mango, 2 passion fruit
5. 1 v. ripe banana, 250ml soya milk, 20g ground almonds, pinch of cinnamon, a little honey

Basic French dressing:

Oil/Vinegar (3:1)
Mustard
Honey
Veg bouillon powder and pepper
1 small clove garlic

Herb dressing:

Add a combination of basil, thyme and mint to above

Avocado dip/dressing

1 avocado
1 cup fresh orange juice
1 tsp curry powder
2 tsp veg bouillon powder
Fresh herbs
1 small clove garlic

Blend all ingredients until smooth