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But what is Detox Diet? What is? It's a cleansing diet as they say?
We will try to figure it out.
The detox diet, usually lasts a few days, 3 5 or 7 days and is aimed at the purification and the Elimination of toxins from the body. This natural body activities mostly is done by the liver, the body that manages millions of chemicals we ingest which can be dangerous for the health of our bodies and then to work for their actions or neutralization for their elimination.
What are the benefits of the Detox Diet?
First who advises argues that helps clean our body regain energy and vitality.
In fact, improving the functioning of our metabolism, digestion and eliminate headaches, water retention and swelling, various spontaneously increases not only energy but also, therefore, concentration, mood, strengthens the immune system, with greater body strength to both fight the evils of the season to prevent chronic diseases.
No less important is weight loss that ensures follow a similar cleansing diet: during a week you can lose from 2 to 4 kilograms.
In fact the detox diet is a low-calorie diet with a diet mainly based on controlled intake of fruits and vegetables.
But who is capable of such a diet?
The detox diet, as well as all diets cleansing properties, should be followed for a week at least once a year to everyone.
We are constantly exposed to the intake of toxins and free radicals: pollution, especially in large cities, cigarettes, stress, caffeine and alcohol, food additives, unsaturated fats etc.
As mentioned earlier the detox diet can last for 3, 5 or 7 days. It is preferable to start following her weekend or in periods during which you have more time to devote to themselves.
In addition to following a cleansing diet rich in fruits and vegetables is very important to minimize exposure to the intoxication factors such as smoking, caffeine, alcohol, etc. It is also useful tosupplement their diet with the intake via dietary supplements of vitamins and minerals rich in antioxidants. Maybe attaching a good Multivitamin and Multimineral vitamin C intake. It may be useful to take aloe vera juice which also helps the digestive capacity of the organism.
It should be noted that the detox diet is not recommended for those suffering from conditions such as anemia, diabetes, kidney problems.
It is also not recommended for pregnant women and breastfeeding women.
In any case it is always best to consult a doctor or nutritionist before starting to follow it.
The detox diet in 10 essential points:
1. check the weight before beginning and take a relaxation at the same time.
2. Take plenty of fluids: daily drink at least 2 liters of water, camomile and tea unsweetened and 200 ml of fruit or vegetable juice homemade.
3. Eat only fruit and vegetables. Among the vegetables are preferred because most Detox artichokes, broccoli, cauliflower, spinach, carrots, tomatoes, cabbage and Brussels sprouts. Only potatoes are discouraged.
Among the various kinds of fruits are preferred because most Detox apricots, kiwi, cantalupe, peaches, papaya, mango, grape, red fruits and melon. Bananas are only to eat no more than once every 2 days.
4. If you decide to follow the detox diet for 7 days then it may be worth eating well:
-75 g of brown rice or quinoa and millet as an alternative to 2 times per day.
– 100 g of fish like salmon, mackerel, sardines and tuna 1 time per day
– nuts and seeds such as Brazil nuts, almonds, hazelnuts, Pecans, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, flax seed.
5. Banish absolutely taking toxic substances such as sugar, coffee, cigarettes, alcohol, but also full of food toxins such as dairy products, butter, meat, eggs and fries.
6. The dressing should be just extra virgin olive oil for vegetables and a little salt.
7. Eat little but every 3 hours with a breakfast in the morning and mid-morning snack of fruit, vegetables for lunch and dinner and snack in the afternoon with fruit
8. If you do not follow a particular physical activity walk for at least 30 minutes a day
9. Take dietary supplements. Experts advise: 2 x Multivitamin and Multimineral, 2 g of vitamin C, antioxidants, 1 small glass of aloe vera juice
10. Once the Detox Diet continue with light food in the following days, returning gradually to a more complete diet.