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bon appetit magazine has, in its second year, released their annual food lovers cleanse.  after a couple months of gluttonous holiday celebration (albeit wonderful), it's time to get back to the basics and give your body a chance to restart.  the cleanse is a two week program, and although it began at the beginning of the month, you can clearly begin whenever you want (i will begin tomorrow, as today my football season ended).  unlike other cleanses that are painstakingly bland, liquid based, or leave you starving and cranky- this cleanse is made for people that enjoy food and the art of good cooking.  the recipes included are mostly produce based, with smaller portions of whole grains and protein - such as, halibut with clementine gremolata, pumpkin shrimp curry, sake braised clams with soba noodles and omelet with fennel-meyer lemon relish.  working with NYC dietitian, marissa lippert (who also happens to be one of my good friends from UVA - love you miz), they also set up a bunch of guidelines to follow for developing good habits.  the recipes are not as complicated as they were last year, which hopefully will eliminate some of the frustrations people experienced.  and with an emphasis on a make-ahead-pantry and leftovers, this will help with planning and maximizing time.  looking forward to eating my way into a healthy delicious fresh start.