{"id":9743,"date":"2015-08-05T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2015-08-05T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/shesintheglow.com\/?p=9743"},"modified":"2015-08-26T18:29:28","modified_gmt":"2015-08-26T18:29:28","slug":"mathilde-thomas-the-3-day-grape-cleanse","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shesintheglow.com\/mathilde-thomas-the-3-day-grape-cleanse\/","title":{"rendered":"The French Beauty Secret: The 3-Day Grape Cleanse"},"content":{"rendered":"

I’ve been glued to\u00a0The French Beauty Solution<\/a><\/em>, the newly released book by\u00a0Mathilde Thomas, founder of\u00a0<\/span>Caudal\u00ede (the French beauty line that includes one of all-time favs, the\u00a0Caudal\u00ede Beauty Elixir<\/a>).\u00a0<\/span>The book is filled to the brim with unique French beauty tips, but there was one in particular that caught my eye: The 3-day grape cleanse. Apparently, every year since 1998 (except, of course, when she was pregnant), Mathilde takes three days to survive solely on grapes. And she loves it. Who would have thought?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

I was definitely intrigued and even a little skeptical, but it’s a well-known fact that the French just know what’s up when it comes to beauty, so I thought I would give it some thought. I mean right? After all, if the creator of Caudal\u00ede\u00a0is giving you beauty advice, you listen<\/em>. Determined to learn more, I\u00a0took a field trip to Mathilde’s New York City office. The French beauty queen and I covered just about everything – her beauty secrets,\u00a0her incredible line Caudal\u00ede and, of course, this grape cleanse<\/em> –\u00a0the benefits, the how-to’s, and the after effects.<\/p>\n

\"Mathilde<\/a>Annie: You were born in the French Alps. How would you define French beauty and what makes it different from American beauty?<\/b><\/p>\n

Mathilde:<\/strong> I discovered there was truly a difference between the French and Americans when I first moved to New York from Paris in 2010. For the French, our beauty routine is founded on prevention and upkeep and is regarded as an essential, on-going investment. We believe beauty is something that can give you pleasure and that will make you look and feel<\/i> good. For the past two decades I\u2019ve dedicated my life to beauty and wellness and I\u2019m excited to package it up into The French Beauty Solution.<\/i><\/p>\n

Annie:\u00a0<\/b>How and why did Caudal\u00ede\u00a0get started, and what is its current mission?<\/b><\/p>\n

Mathilde:\u00a0<\/strong>Caudal\u00ede\u00a0was created twenty years ago when my husband Bertand and I met Professor Vercauteren on my family\u2019s vineyard, Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte. He introduced us to the power of the grape and the grapevines. He asked us if we were aware that we were throwing away treasures during the distillery process after the harvest. This lead us to learn of all the amazing benefits of the grapes and the grapevines. Our mission is to continue to discover the power of the grape and to continue creating natural, effective and indulgent skincare products.<\/p>\n

Annie:\u00a0<\/b>What is your best<\/em> beauty advice for retaining youthful skin?<\/b><\/p>\n

Mathilde:\u00a0<\/strong>Wear a moisturizer containing antioxidants<\/em>. I consider these to be the best ingredients in beauty. Also, always wear SPF 50 when you\u2019re out in the sun!<\/p>\n

Annie:\u00a0<\/b>We are all familiar with the saying, \u201cFrench women don\u2019t get fat.\u201d What is your secret?<\/b><\/p>\n

Mathilde:\u00a0<\/strong>The key is to eat in a well-balanced way and to vary the ingredients. I eat lots of vegetables and fish.\u00a0 I always have a full breakfast. If I am hungry during the day I snack on fruits, usually apples. I love apples. I don\u2019t eat too much for dinner because I don\u2019t have an opportunity to burn those calories off.\u00a0 The most important thing is exercise and drinking at least 1.5 Liters of water a day.<\/p>\n

\"Mathilde<\/a>\"Mathilde<\/a>Annie:\u00a0<\/b>I would love to hear your #1 beauty secret.<\/b><\/p>\n

Mathilde:\u00a0<\/strong>A glass of red wine a day! It\u2019s beneficial in the antioxidant polyphenols and has a very high resveratrol content. The darker the wine, the more polyphenols it contains! It\u2019s not only good for your health but your skin too!<\/p>\n

Annie:\u00a0<\/b>What is your favorite chapter in your new book The French Beauty Solution<\/i>?<\/b><\/p>\n

Mathilde:\u00a0<\/strong>I think the most important part of the book is when we discuss the Pleasure Principle. The main objective of the book is for women to understand that beauty is something that should make you feel good, because when you feel good, you look good.<\/p>\n

Annie:\u00a0<\/b>Explain your yearly \u201cGrape Cleanse\u201d \u2013 what you do and how this work?<\/b><\/p>\n

Mathilde:\u00a0<\/strong>It\u2019s actually very simple. All you eat are grapes. Lots of grapes! I\u2019ve been doing the three day grape cleanse every fall since 1998, except when I\u2019ve been pregnant. It\u2019s a good cleanse to improve your skin, to help you feel less fatigued and stressed, to help you get better sleep, promote waste elimination, improve your senses of taste and smell, and to improve your eating habits.<\/p>\n

Mathilde’s<\/b>\u00a03-Day Grape Cleanse:<\/b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

BENEFITS<\/p>\n

Improvement in your skin, less fatigue and stress, better sleep, waste elimination, an improved sense of taste and smell, improved eating habits.<\/p>\n

BEFORE THE CLEANSE<\/p>\n

Eat a diet as clean as possible for at least a week or more, primarily fruit and vegetables and whole grains. Do your best to avoid red meat, heavy meals, alcohol, coffee, or any other caffeinated drinks, and chocolate.<\/p>\n

Stock up on plenty of grapes; over the next three days you should expect to eat anywhere from two to over five pounds of them!\u2028 Relax!<\/p>\n

DAY ONE<\/p>\n

Eat only grapes \u2013 the skins AND the seeds. Drink only water, green or rooibos tea. Note that it is better to eat small \u201cmeals\u201d of grapes throughout the day in three-hour intervals rather than sticking to the typical breakfast, lunch, and dinner meals. Start the day with two large glasses of water. Go to bed earlier than usual.<\/p>\n

DAY TWO<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t panic if you wake up with a headache, feeling cold, or with a few spots on your skin; this is a sign that the detox is working, and they\u2019ll soon go away.\u00a0Follow the same schedule as day one. Note that black and dark-red grapes have the most nutrients, but if your stomach begins to hurt, eat seeded green grapes, which are easier to digest. Take a long walk.<\/p>\n

DAY THREE<\/p>\n

Follow the same schedule.<\/p>\n

AFTER THE CLEANSE<\/p>\n

Keep drinking fresh, unsweetened grape juice on an empty stomach, approximately twenty minutes before breakfast, for three days to help reinforce benefits of the cleanse.<\/p>\n

Ease yourself back into eating regular foods, sticking mainly to fresh and unprocessed items such as unsweetened greek yogurt, small amounts of whole grains, and light protein such as chicken or fish.<\/p>\n

\"Mathilde<\/a><\/p>\n

\"The<\/a>What are your thoughts? Would you try the grape cleanse? Sounds pretty interesting to me! Shop my 6 favorite Caudali\u00e9 products below, for that real<\/em> French-girl glow. These are seriously damn wonderful products.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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