This week we get to meet Teresa Piro of CAN CAN Cleanse. Don't you just love the name? Being a musician I immediately think of women in big petticoats kicking up their legs! - but Can Can Cleanse is actually a company in the San Francisco Bay area that provides liquid cleanses that give your body a break from the stress and toxins of everyday life. Teresa makes nutrient and vitamin-rich beverages from whole, organic fruits and vegetables, herbal teas, raw nuts, fresh herbs and spices - that let your digestive system rest and relax.
{If you don't live in the San Francisco area, don't worry - Teresa gives us advice on how to do a cleanse at home!}
ME: Could you tell us a little bit about your company and how you got started?
TERESA: CAN CAN Cleanse is a nutritional 3-day liquid cleanse program that is designed to give the body a break from the stress and toxins of the on-the-go lifestyle. The beverages are made from whole, organic fruits and vegetables, herbal teas, raw nuts, fresh herbs and spices. CAN CAN is a holistic approach to let your digestive system rest and relax. It’s also very much a mental exercise in willpower, self-control and time of reflection on current eating habits. The purpose behind cleansing is to help people jump-start goals - be it to curb cravings, break bad habits, discover mental clarity, and awaken energy or to ignite weight loss. CAN CAN Cleanse is all about boosting self-esteem and reminding people what it feels like to feel good!
CAN CAN was born in my SF apartment kitchen. I was leading DIY cleanses for friends and friends-of-friends and discovered that many had a difficult time (or simply dreaded) preparing the recipes themselves. Cleansing should be a positive, stress-less experience; that was the aha moment for me. I realized that with my love for being in the kitchen and promoting seasonal fruits and vegetables, I could preapre the cleanses for others. By doing so, I would ensure a more enjoyable cleanse experience and help others succeed at jumpstarting their nutritional goals.
ME: The name Can Can is so cute. How did you come up with it?
TERESA: The first CAN comes from the our packaging; we use darling glass canning jars. The second CAN is from my inspirational mantra, "You can do it!" The cleanse is prepared for you so it's my hope that this creates ease in cleansing and brings the client one step closer to a successful, positive experience.
ME: How often should a person cleanse and what are the benefits?
TERESA: CAN CAN believes in cleansing seasonal – 4 times per year. As the seasons change, what better time to check-in with our bodies? A fantastic way to acknowledge the different produce that becomes available to us and should be incorporated into our diets. I find it’s much easier for many people to practice short seasonal cleanses throughout the year. Three days every three months is realistic to commit to and keeps us on a healthier path all year long.
Benefits include:
• Mental Clarity
• Increased Energy & Stamina
• Weight Loss
• Better Sleeping
• Clearer, Healthier Looking Skin & Eyes
• Elimination of Toxicities from the Gastrointestinal Track
• Reduced Sugar Cravings
• A Kick-Start to Breaking Bad Habits (Smoking, Drinking, Caffeine, Eating Processed Foods)
• Self-Confidence Boost
ME: Can you tell us about where you get your fruits and veggies for CAN CAN Cleanse?
TERESA: During the seasonal bounty, we source from Oak Hill Farm of Sonoma as much as possible. They practice sustainable farming practices and their produce is amazing! We also source from other northern and central valley California organic farms. We’re fortunate to be in California where we have local access to produce from these farms.
ME: Have you seen Fat, Sick, and Nearly Dead? If so, what did you think of it?
TERESA: Yes, I have seen Fat, Sick, and Nearly Dead. I found it to be a candid story that delivered a message of hope and encouragement. It's a difficult battle for people who struggle with their weight, but Joe Cross really inspires. I tell everyone to see the movie and start juicing!
ME: Have you seen any amazing transformations from your clients?
TERESA: Yes! I have received a handful of emails from those who felt so empowered by CAN CAN’ing that they bought their own juicers and started juicing at home. I love hearing this! I also have clients who write weeks or months later sharing their continued successes with me; breaking caffeine addictions, eliminating white sugar from their diet, losing 15 or more pounds. I’m truly inspired by the emails I receive from clients.
ME: Can you recommend any recipes or books for people who would like to cleanse but don't live in San Francisco?
