I am often asked what my daily routine is like. What is a typical day in the life of Diana Stobo?

Funny question for a girl like me, because I am anything but typical. I will call my “typical diet”, my home diet, my routine that keeps me glowing. Because when I’m out and about, my routine is anything but typical.

Upon waking, I drink about 20 ounces of water- every morning! (even/especially when I’m traveling)

***If I don’t make a super sludge drink, it’s because I’m taking a break, but generally my super- sludge drink consist, of green superfoods, minerals, and whole earthen herbs that help to balance and alkalize the body.

I usually mix that with coconut water, or plain water with a splash of apple juice for flavor.

Within a half hour, I make an almond milk smoothie, today it has fresh almond milk, a little cold pressed coffee, stevia, maca, brown rice protein powder and a half of a frozen banana.

This is my favorite breakfast, I call it my “morning glory smoothie”, and you can just imagine why.

I go for a walk- usually about an hour- hour and a half at a fast pace to get the blood moving, I swing my arms very hard to get maximum movement. It’s important to break a sweat to aid the body of releasing toxins.

After my walk, I will drink a big glass of water, followed by a quart of green juice- (see GNF for recipe, pg. 38). If I don’t drink the whole thing, I will save some for later and sip it throughout the day. This green juice can be very satisfying and filling. It usually gives me an abundance of energy to go about my day.

1pm, I get a little hunger for munchie food, I’ll nibble on a piece of fruit, have some Kale chips, or make another superfood smoothie. Lately my superfood smoothie consist of coconut water, almond milk, raspberries, strawberries or blueberries, 1/2 of a frozen banana, a dash of stevia and a heaping tablespoon of Spirulina Azteca from Healthforce Nutritionals.

I’m not a big daytime eater, because I like to keep my energy light throughout the day.

If it’s cold out, I will have some tea, with almond milk creamer.

It’s 4pm, thats when hunger strikes for me- I crave, want and dive into a BIG SALAD, with everything on it, depending on my mood that day. (I can’t always eat a big one- that can change each day) Sometimes, it’s a wrap, but there is always a lot of greens present.

One of my favorite things to add to my salad is raw sauerkraut, it is so good for the tummy, and adds a tartness to the salad that I love. I have fresh lettuce, carrots, beets, avocado, sometimes cranberries and pecans, sometimes ground flax seed, sometimes I use a totally raw dressing, and sometimes I cave and have something “not so great” because if the worse thing I do that day is pour a naughty dressing on my salad, then I’m golden. (Note, I’m not talking Good Seasons or Hidden Valley Ranch, I’m talking really yummy, organic stuff)

***Even though I like to eat at 4, my family does not get home until 6pm, so sometimes I wait for them, but if not, I have to make dinner for them, and I will make something cooked or raw for them- Quinoa, veggies, salad, and sometimes fish, really depending. (my husband and boys are fisherman, so, we are covered in fresh wild fish) In the fall, I make a soup and salad dinner most nights. Butternut squash, or cream of any vegetable as I call it. Always a salad, much to my older sons chagrin. I love warm soups, and will sometimes have that mid-day as well.

On a good day, I will pick at some more fruit and go to bed with a fairly empty tummy. I love waking up empty, and the only way to ensure this, is to go to bed empty. But, when my body wants something, I eat it. I usually have some chia pudding in the fridge,( I will post that recipe Nov. 3rd) and a couple bites of that will fill me and satiate my sweet tooth. But other times, perhaps another smoothie- My next book is about “Naked Bliss” Shakes, made with coconut ice cream, keep your eyes peeled for it when that comes out in the next couple months- yum!

If I feel like I need something heavy in my tummy, and there are times when I do, I will make a spelt wrap or toast a half of ezekiel english muffin and put almond butter and a date on it. It really depends on my mood and my hunger that day.

I wouldn’t place a timeline on my body, it’s best to honor your natural rhythm. However, for optimal health I believe it’s best to start the day slowly and gently, drinking mostly liquids, then feed and fuel it mid day for maximum digestive strength and then wean down before bed so as not to overwhelm the system while it’s resting. That’s what works best for me.