Detox Diets
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Detox Diet:
Submitted by Lucy Shaw - Sydney, NSW.
Detoxing or Detoxifying is a process of cleansing out harmful or unwanted impurities from the body whether formed from a poor diet, substance abuse or enviromental toxins.
A detox diet or program may have many benefits with some claiming relief from fatigue, migraine, skin problems, general aches and pains, bloating, irritible bowel and digestive disorders. Many claim improved wellbeing, increased energy and mental clarity.
There are many detox programs and diets and most are a short term process of generally one to two weeks. The detox programs on the market are wide and varied ranging from fasting and juice fasting programs to colonic cleansing or colon hydrotherapy. Other detox methods include an organic diet, use of herbs and cutting all substances like alcohol, cigarettes, coffee etc..
Some foods are also claimed to be beneficial in the detox process including Green Leafy vegetables (Chlorophyll), Garlic, Watercress, Green Tea, Broccoli, Sesame seeds and fruit. Lemon detox diets are common due to their high content of vitamin C, considered by some as the detox vitamin.
Drinking extra water is also a part of the process to move the cleansing process along. There are also lots of detox drink recipes that many claim beneficial.
Popular recipes include:
Pineapple, Ginger and Mint juice
400g pineapple (half pineapple), chopped coarsely
1 cup fresh mint leaves
1cm piece fresh ginger
Simply run ingredients through a juicer.
400g pineapple (half pineapple), chopped coarsely
1 cup fresh mint leaves
1cm piece fresh ginger
Simply run ingredients through a juicer.
Lemon Detox Drink
half lemon, juiced
2 tablespoons Maple Syrup
1 cup of spring water
Sprinkle of Cayenne pepper
Simply mix together.
half lemon, juiced
2 tablespoons Maple Syrup
1 cup of spring water
Sprinkle of Cayenne pepper
Simply mix together.
Ginger Detox Tea with Turmeric
2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon powdered ginger
1/2 teaspoon powdered turmeric
1 tablespoon maple syrup
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1. Bring water to a boil and add the ginger and tumeric. Simmer for 10 minutes.
2. Strain tea into a cup, add the maple syrup and lemon then stir to mix. Drink warm.
2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon powdered ginger
1/2 teaspoon powdered turmeric
1 tablespoon maple syrup
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1. Bring water to a boil and add the ginger and tumeric. Simmer for 10 minutes.
2. Strain tea into a cup, add the maple syrup and lemon then stir to mix. Drink warm.
Juice Combinations
• cucumber, celery, carrot and parsley
• beet, carrot and celery
• pineapple, beet and apple
• cucumber, apple and daikon
• watermelon, lemon and ginger
• pineapple and cucumber
• cucumber, lime, cilantro and ginger
• celery, parsley, kale, cucumber, green apple and ginger
• wheatgrass juice, pineapple and mint
• cucumber, celery, carrot and parsley
• beet, carrot and celery
• pineapple, beet and apple
• cucumber, apple and daikon
• watermelon, lemon and ginger
• pineapple and cucumber
• cucumber, lime, cilantro and ginger
• celery, parsley, kale, cucumber, green apple and ginger
• wheatgrass juice, pineapple and mint
Is detoxing the answer to better health and curving poor lifestyle habits? Some say so, some say not. It is always best before considering any program to contact a medical professional for recommendations and analysis of your particular health and dietry needs.