All That You Want to Know about Detox Diet!
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Endre Ady
By Endre Ady
Published on January 9th, 2009
If you’re feeling sluggish, or you think you’re always full with the
food till your bowels, 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.
If you’re feeling sluggish, or you think you’re always full with the food till your bowels, 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.
The process of neutralizing or eliminating toxins from the body is known as Detox or detoxification. Detox plans may be in different forms and ways – from regular exercise to body scrubs and spa massages, to yoga and meditation. But perhaps the simplest and the most common method is to go on a detox diet.
A dietary program that minimizes the chemicals ingested into the body by going for organic food is known as a 'detox diet'. It is mainly composed of vital nutrients such as vitamins and antioxidants that the body needs for detoxification. It also involves taking in of food that will aid in the elimination of toxins such as high fiber food and water, lots of it. A detox diet usually involves a high intake of fresh vegetables, fruits, beans, nuts and lots of fluids. On the pother a hand you have to completely stop the consumption of caffeine, alcohol, yeast and sugars.
So why go for a detox diet? For those of you, who are a regular fast food chain eater, you’ve probably ingested many fat-soluble chemicals contained in the French fries, cheeseburgers, twisters and soft drinks that you’ve consumed over the years. An ‘overload’ of these chemicals in the body can lead to illness and other severe conditions such as, conditions like liver malfunction, kidney problems, hormonal imbalance, nutritional deficiencies and inefficient metabolism. Some of the most common symptoms of such illnesses are the usual fatigue, poor skin and low tolerance to pain.
People go on a detox diet, as they achieve improved energy, clearer and fairer skin, a regular bowel movement, improved metabolism and digestion and better levels of concentration. Generally, it spells wellness and a better well-being.
A word of caution though. Although anyone is allowed to proceed with a detox diet, still, pregnant women or those who are nursing should avoid making such plans as they need the necessary nutrients for nursing. Also, unless directed by a physician, people with anemia, eating disorders, heart disease, low immunity, low blood pressure, ulcers, cancer, the underweights or those suffering from alcohol or drug dependency should not adopt a detox diet. Furthermore, such detox diet programs should be properly planned with the doctor and a nutritionist.
Possible Side Effects of Detox Diet!:
The first few days after starting the detox diet, you may feel and witness some side effects. There’s headache and a general feeling of weakness because of the adjustment that the body has to make due to the change in food intake. So, it is recommended that you start your diet plan gradually or on Fridays when you won’t be doing much physical activity or requiring much energy. Others side effects may be diarrhea, as the body eliminates the toxins. Hence, make sure you are never dehydrated. Drink plenty of water.
The process of neutralizing or eliminating toxins from the body is known as Detox or detoxification. Detox plans may be in different forms and ways – from regular exercise to body scrubs and spa massages, to yoga and meditation. But perhaps the simplest and the most common method is to go on a detox diet.
A dietary program that minimizes the chemicals ingested into the body by going for organic food is known as a 'detox diet'. It is mainly composed of vital nutrients such as vitamins and antioxidants that the body needs for detoxification. It also involves taking in of food that will aid in the elimination of toxins such as high fiber food and water, lots of it. A detox diet usually involves a high intake of fresh vegetables, fruits, beans, nuts and lots of fluids. On the pother a hand you have to completely stop the consumption of caffeine, alcohol, yeast and sugars.
So why go for a detox diet? For those of you, who are a regular fast food chain eater, you’ve probably ingested many fat-soluble chemicals contained in the French fries, cheeseburgers, twisters and soft drinks that you’ve consumed over the years. An ‘overload’ of these chemicals in the body can lead to illness and other severe conditions such as, conditions like liver malfunction, kidney problems, hormonal imbalance, nutritional deficiencies and inefficient metabolism. Some of the most common symptoms of such illnesses are the usual fatigue, poor skin and low tolerance to pain.
People go on a detox diet, as they achieve improved energy, clearer and fairer skin, a regular bowel movement, improved metabolism and digestion and better levels of concentration. Generally, it spells wellness and a better well-being.
A word of caution though. Although anyone is allowed to proceed with a detox diet, still, pregnant women or those who are nursing should avoid making such plans as they need the necessary nutrients for nursing. Also, unless directed by a physician, people with anemia, eating disorders, heart disease, low immunity, low blood pressure, ulcers, cancer, the underweights or those suffering from alcohol or drug dependency should not adopt a detox diet. Furthermore, such detox diet programs should be properly planned with the doctor and a nutritionist.
Possible Side Effects of Detox Diet!:
The first few days after starting the detox diet, you may feel and witness some side effects. There’s headache and a general feeling of weakness because of the adjustment that the body has to make due to the change in food intake. So, it is recommended that you start your diet plan gradually or on Fridays when you won’t be doing much physical activity or requiring much energy. Others side effects may be diarrhea, as the body eliminates the toxins. Hence, make sure you are never dehydrated. Drink plenty of water.