Reset. Rejoice. Reconnect: A Journey Through Fasting, Food, and Feeling Better

At Serenity Island Retreats, we don’t offer anything we haven’t personally experienced or wholeheartedly believe in. Every retreat, every modality, every healing practice we share has been lived and felt by us first. Authenticity is our anchor—and when we discover something that works, we can’t wait to pass it on.

Recently, I embarked on a 48-hour fast—not just for weight management but as a intentional experiment into what science says about dopamine resets and neural renewal. The results were profound. When I broke the fast, the flavor of simple food was elevated to something exquisite. My mood lifted in a lasting, almost euphoric way. It was like I’d flipped a switch back to joy.

This experience deepened my journey into food as medicine. I’ve been embracing a clean keto-biotic lifestyle—one that’s lectin-free, rich in whole foods, and tailored to reduce inflammation. The results? Clearer skin. Better sleep. More energy. A peaceful gut. It’s astonishing how good we feel when we finally listen to our bodies and feed them accordingly.

If you’re curious to begin your own healing journey, here are 3 easy tools to help you make empowered food choices right away:

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Download the Dirty Dozen List (Updated Annually)

These are the 12 fruits and vegetables most contaminated by pesticide residues. Buying these organic can drastically reduce your toxic load.

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Get the Clean 15 List

This companion guide reveals the 15 conventionally grown produce items with the lowest pesticide levels—safe bets when organic isn’t available.

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Use the Yuka App

Look for the app with the carrot logo. Scan any food barcode and Yuka gives you a simple, clear breakdown of its ingredients and health score. It’s like having a nutritionist in your pocket.

These small shifts can lead to big transformations—physically, mentally, and emotionally. Reclaiming the joy of eating is one of the most healing acts we can do for ourselves. You deserve to feel good in your body and confident about what’s on your plate.

Join us at Serenity Island Retreats, where we share this path together—joyfully, authentically, and with a deep respect for what truly nourishes us, on every level of being - body, mind and spirit.