Body Detox Diet
Detox Diets 101:
Keeping Your body in Shape
through Proper eating If you’re feeling sluggish, or you think
you’re always full and the food has settled in your stomach,
undigested. If you think you’re fat and need to lose weight. And
if you think that you’ve ingested more than the allowed
preservatives and additives into your body and your liver’s
starting to show symptoms of abuse, then it’s time for you to go
on a Detox program. Detox or detoxification is the process of
neutralizing or eliminating toxins from the body.
Detox plans may be in different
forms and ways – from regular exercise to body scrubs and spa
massages, to yoga and meditation. But the simplest and the most
common perhaps is to go on a detox diet. A detox diet is a
program that minimizes the chemicals ingested into the body by
going for organic food. It highlights food like vitamins and
antioxidants that the body needs for detoxification. It also
involves taking in of food that will aid in the elimination of
toxins like high fiber food and water.
It generally suggests a high
intake of fresh vegetables, fruits, beans, nuts and lots of
fluids, while cutting down on caffeine, alcohol, yeast and
sugars. So why go for a detox diet? If you’re a regular fast
food chain eater, you’ve probably ingested many fat-soluble
chemicals contained in the French fries, cheeseburgers, twisters
and soft drinks you’ve consumed.
An ‘overload’ of these
chemicals in the body can lead to illness and conditions like
liver malfunction, kidney problems, hormonal imbalance,
nutritional deficiencies and inefficient metabolism. And the
most common symptoms of these illnesses are the usual fatigue,
poor skin and low tolerance to pain. By going on a detox diet,
people would have improved energy, clearer and fairer skin, a
regular bowel movement, improved metabolism and digestion,
increased concentration.
Generally, it spells wellness
and a better well-being. A word of caution…though anyone is
allowed to take on a detox diet, pregnant women or those who are
nursing are cautioned not to go on such plans as they need the
necessary nutrient for nursing. And unless recommended by a
doctor, people with anemia, eating disorders, heart disease, low
immunity, low blood pressure, ulcers, cancer, the underweight or
those suffering from alcohol or drug dependency should try on a
detox diet.
Furthermore, such detox diet
programs should be properly planned with the doctor and a
nutritionist. Other Things You Need to Know Side effects may
occur within the first few days of starting the detox diet.
There’s headache and a general feeling of weakness as the body
is adjusting to the change in food intake.
So it is recommended to start
your diet plan gradually or on Fridays when you won’t be doing
much physical activity or requiring much energy. Others may
experience diarrhea as the body eliminates the toxins, so take
care not to be dehydrated. Drink plenty of water. Take note that
such detox diet programs should not be done for a long time.
They are normally recommended
to be done at least one to two times a year, and should be done
during the warm months. If you’re thinking of getting started,
make sure you consult a doctor or a nutritionist. Read up on
detox diets and seek advice from the experts. Remember: Too much
is bad. After all, you’re doing it to improve your health, not
ruin it!
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