More and more people are turning to detox diets these days, as they believe they offer a more holistic way to get healthy. The aim of a detox diet (also called a cleansing diet) is to remove toxins and poisons from the body. This is can be achieved in a number of ways, but the general idea is that you eat very healthy food and avoid food that is processed and unhealthy. This will help the body to remove toxins by giving the lymph, liver and kidneys the best chance of working at an optimal level.
Mention detox diets and you will usually get a debate about whether they work or not. Many claim they don’t, but others have had such great results that this is proof enough for them. And with many people trying to lose weight unsuccessfully, they are willing to give this a go. But a detox diet isn’t suitable for everyone, so discuss with your doctor before trying one.
I’m sure you will have heard of some of the popular detox diets, such as the Lemonade Diet or the raw food diet. But there are also a host of other types available as well. Different diets work for different people, so if you’re planning to start one, you should try to choose the one that’s most suited to your situation.
Most of these diets have some things in common, one of which is what you are allowed to eat:
* organic fruits and vegetables
* whole unprocessed foods
* water and juices
* some hebal teas
* some herbs, such as milk thistle
With most detox programs you will need to avoid the following:
* Alcohol, caffeine, tobacco, and drugs (speak with your doctor before stopping prescribed medication)
* Processed and refined foods (these often contain undesirable additives)
* Certain supplements (although some detox diets allow these)
So following a diet such as the above need not be difficult at all, as long as you plan ahead a little. But if you’re planning a stricter cleansing diet, then you will need to take much more care.
Many will have heard of water fasting, but this is definitely not for everyone. For starters it should only be attempted under medical supervision and after a thorough examination. This can produce remarkable results. but in the wrong hand it can do huge damage to the body. Supervised water fasting is available in the USA at the North Clinic.
Along similar lines but not as severe is juice fasting. With this diet you drink nothing but fruit and vegetable juices. These have an amazing cleaning effect, but at the same time provide your body with valuable nutrients. Again, we would advise consulting with your doctor before starting such a fast, as juice fasting is not suitable for everyone.
Many people follow detox diets, so why not find out more at our detox and cleansing diets website. It’s packed with up to date and informative information.