But what is the Detox Diet? What is? It is a purifying diet as they say?
We will try to understand something more ...
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 body's natural activities mostly is done by the liver, the organ that manages millions of chemicals we ingest which can be dangerous for the health of our bodies and then trading of shares for their neutralization or elimination.
What are the benefits of the Detox Diet?
First of all whoever recommends argues that helps cleanse our body finding energy and vitality.
Indeed, improving the functioning of our metabolism, digestion and eliminates headaches, water retention and swelling number, spontaneously increases not only energy but also, therefore, concentration, mood, strengthens the immune system, with greater body strength and fight the evils of the season to prevent chronic diseases.
No less important is the weight loss that ensures follow a similar diet cleanses the skin: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 fruit and vegetables.
But who is that such a diet?
The detox diet, as well as all diets cleansing should be followed for a week at least once a year to everyone.
We are constantly exposed to toxins and free radicals: pollution, especially in large cities, cigarettes, stress, caffeine and alcohol, food additives, unsaturated fats etc.
As we said in the first few lines the detox diet can last for 3, 5 or 7 days. It is preferable to start following her weekend or during periods during which you have more time to devote to themselves.
In addition to following purifying diets 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 to supplement your diet with the intake through supplements of vitamins and minerals rich in antioxidants. Maybe attaching a good Multivitamin and Multimineral vitamin C intake. You might want to also take the aloe vera juice which also helps the digestive capacity of the organism.
By emphasizing that the detox diet is not recommended for those suffering from conditions such as anemia, diabetes, kidney problems.
It is also not recommended to pregnant women and lactating women.
In any case it is always best to consult a doctor or nutritionist before starting to follow it.
Detox diet in 10 essential points:
1. check the weight before beginning and ripenesses at the same time of last.
2. Take plenty of fluids: every day, drink at least 2 liters of water, chamomile and unsweetened teas and 200 ml of fruit juice or homemade vegetable.
3. Eat only fruits and vegetables. Among the vegetables are to be preferred because most Detox artichokes, broccoli, cauliflower, spinach, carrots, tomatoes, cabbage and Brussels sprouts. Only potatoes are discouraged.
Among the various kinds of fruit are to be preferred because most Detox apricots, kiwi fruit, the cantaloupe, peaches, papaya, mango, grape, red fruits and melon. Only bananas are 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 to eat well:
-75 g of brown rice or Aquino and millet for 2 times a 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, flaxseed.
5. Banish absolutely taking toxic substances such as sugar, coffee, cigarettes, alcohol,but also full of food toxins such as milk and dairy products, butter, meat, eggs and fries.
6. the seasoning must consist in a little 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 fruit, lunch and dinner with vegetables and afternoon snacks, fruit
8. If you do not follow a particular physical activity walking for at least 30 minutes a day
9. Take dietary supplements. Experts recommend: 2 x Multivitamin and Multi mineral, 2g of vitamin C, antioxidants, 1 small glass of aloe vera juice
10. once the Detox Diet continue with lighter food intake in the next few days, returning gradually to a more complete diet.