This is a soft reset, not starvation. The goal is to calm the gut, reduce bloating/heaviness, and improve regularity by supporting agni and reducing ama.
Who this is for
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Bloating, gas, heaviness after meals
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Irregular bowel movements
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Frequent cravings, sluggish digestion
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Skin dullness linked to digestion
Who should NOT do this (or should modify)
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Pregnant/breastfeeding
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Underweight or a history of eating disorders
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Diabetes or medical conditions needing strict diet control
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Severe acidity/ulcers (needs a gentler pitta-friendly plan)
3 Rules for the Week
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Warm, cooked foods (avoid raw-heavy salads)
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Simple meals (fewer combinations)
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Early, light dinner (best habit for digestion)
What to Eat (Simple Template)
Breakfast (choose 1)
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Moong dal chilla / soft poha / upma
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Stewed apple/pear with cinnamon (if it suits you)
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Warm porridge (oats or millet) with a little ghee
Lunch (main meal)
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Khichdi (moong dal + rice) + ghee
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Cooked vegetables (lauki, pumpkin, carrot, beans)
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Optional: curd only if it suits you and only at lunch (not dinner)
Dinner (light)
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Soup + soft rice
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Thin khichdi
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Moong dal soup with cooked veggies
Drinks
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Warm water
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CCF tea: cumin + coriander + fennel boiled in water (sip warm)
Daily Add-ons (gentle and effective)
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5–10 min walk after lunch/dinner
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Stop eating when 80% full
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Avoid cold water, late-night snacks
The 7-Day Plan (Easy + Practical)
Day 1–2: Calm the gut
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Eat simple warm meals
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No fried, no packaged snacks, no soda
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Begin with warm water on waking
Focus: reduce overload
Day 3–4: Strengthen agni
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Add digestive spices: cumin, ajwain, ginger (small amounts)
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Lunch is your biggest meal
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10-minute post-meal walk
Focus: rebuild digestion rhythm
Day 5: Reduce bloating and ama
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Keep dinner extra light (soup or thin khichdi)
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Sip warm CCF tea throughout the day
Focus: lightness without hunger
Day 6: Support regularity
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Add 1 tsp ghee in lunch (if digestion is good)
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If constipation: warm water + a little ghee in food works for many
Focus: lubrication + flow
Day 7: Set your long-term routine
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Repeat your best-feeling meals from the week
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Plan 2–3 habits you’ll keep (early dinner, warm water, post-meal walk)
Focus: make it sustainable
What You May Notice (Normal Changes)
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Less bloating
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Better hunger cues
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More regular bowel movements
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Lighter feeling inthe body
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Skin looks calmer (often)
If you feel weak, dizzy, or overly hungry, increase portion size and add more nourishing foods (especially if you’re a Vata type).
After the 7 Days: How to Maintain Results
Pick 2–3 habits:
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Warm water in the morning
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Early, light dinner
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Cooked meals most days
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10-min walk after lunch
This keeps digestion stable without needing “cleanses” again and again.