Detoxification Diet

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  • Table content
  • What is detoxification 
  • What is detox  diet
  • Detox  super foods
  • Benefits of detox diet
  • Detox diet plan
  • Detox diet recipes
  • Side effects of detox diet

What is detoxification

Detoxification(detox) can be say to be  the physiological or medicinal removal of  toxic substances from a living organism which also including the human body, which is been  carried out by the liver. Detoxing is good for you but as you get older it is particularly beneficial and will help you feel younger.we will look at foods  you should  avoid, however there are lots og thing that you can eat and drink that will positively aid the detoxification process

 What is detox diet

Detox diet can be dietary regimen involving alterations in consumption habits to eliminate toxins and other contaminants from the body. They  are  also diets  that clean the blood and eliminate harmful toxins from your body.           One of the key ways to detox is to keep the body in an alkaline state. The body's acid, alkaline adjust throughout the day depending on the type of food we eat. Grains and proteins leave an acidic residue when metabolize, fruit and vegetables leave an alkaline residue. Protein and grains are essential for our overall health and well-being,but if you balance their intake with large amounts of fruits and vegetables your body is more likely to remain alkaline. Choose organic food and eat fruit and vegetables raw whenever possible to make sure you obtain the maximum amount of nutrients. 

Detox  super foods  
Consume the following as often as you can.
  • Apple:Helps excrete heavy metals and cholesterol and it cleans the liver and kidneys.
  • Asparagus:Super detox food because of its diuretic effect, helps maintain healing bacteria in the intestines.
  • Broccoli:Like other members of cabbage family,it increases levels of glutathione,a key antioxidant that helps the liver expel toxins.
  • Carrot:Packed with beta-carotene, a powerful antioxidant; antibacterial and antifungal.
  • Cranberry:Antioxidant-rich;destroys harmful bacteria in kidneys, bladder and urinary tract.
  • Garlic:Powerful antioxidant that is also excellent at eliminating toxic microorganisms.
  • Ginger:Relieves abdominal bloating, nausea and diarrhea. Help to stimulate digestive enzymes,aiding efficient digestion.
  • Lemon:Stimulates the release of enzymes- an essential part of the liver's detoxification process.
  • OliveOil:Antioxidant;prevent cholesterol from being transformed into  a harmful free radical.
  • Onion:Rich in the antioxidant quercetin,which protects against free radical damage,onion enhances the activity of healthy intestinal flora and is antiviral.
  • Parsley: Diuretic and helps Kidneys to flush out toxins,contains phyto nutrients that support the liver and is rich in antioxidants.
  • Brown rice: It particular cleans the intestines as it passes through and prevents constipation, antiallergic and help stabilize blood - sugar levels.
  • Salad Greens: Superb antioxidant and cleanser of the digestive tract.
  • Seaweed: Strong antioxidant;help alkalinize the blood and strengthens the digestive tract.
  • Yogurt: Yogurt with live cultures contains probiotics that can reduce intestinal inflammation and fungal infections and eliminate bad bacteria that damage the intestinal wall.
Tomato: Rich source of the antioxidant lycopene, thought to prevent a variety of diseases.
                                        
 Benefits of detox diet 
1. Detox help in boosting the immune system
2. It improves mental state.
3. It aid in weight loss 
4. It supports the digestive system
5. Help in Promoting healthy skin and hair 
6. It increases the antioxidant content in the       body
7.Limiting stress, relaxing, and getting good        sleep.

     Detox Diet Plan 
   



    
 Anyone looking to follow a detox diet plan must consult a nutritionist before getting started on it. The following plan is an example of what can be followed on the first day of a 3-day diet plan.
TimeMeal
6:00 AMWheat Grass Powder (1 teaspoon)
Lukewarm Lemon water (1 glass)
9:00 AMMoong And Chana Sprouts (1 bowl)
Cucumber Tomato Lemon Juice Salad (1 bowl)
11:00 AMTomato carrot amla juice (1 glass)
Almond (5 almond)
1:00 PMOats Moong Dal Vegetable Khichdi (1 bowl)
2:00 PMCucumber Lemon Detox Water with Mint (1 glass)
4:00 PMMixed Fruit Bowl (1 bowl)
5:30 PMMixed nuts(20 grams)
Green Tea without Milk and Sugar (1 tea cup)
8:00 PMBoiled Kidney Bean Vegetable Salad (1 bowl)
10:00 PMLemon Ginger Mint Tea (1 teacup)

While a detox diet can prove to be extremely useful for one’s health, it is ideal to follow a balanced diet. You can find the best Indian diet plan for weight loss here.

Detox Diet Recipes



1. Cucumber and Ginger Detox Smoothie

This smoothie with ginger and cucumber is great for your digestive system! It also contains oranges which is a great source of vitamin C.

Ingredients required

  • 30g spinach
  • 1 cucumber
  • 1 orange
  • 1/2 avocado
  • 1/2 inch ginger
  • 1 cup of water
  • 1 cup ice

Preparation

  1. Chop the cucumbers and the ginger.
  2. Peel the oranges
  3. Cut the avocado in half and scoop it out.
  4. Wash the spinach leaves thoroughly and roughly chop them
  5. Add all the ingredients into a blender along with water
  6. Blend the ingredients together until there are no lumps. Serve

Yellow Turmeric Ginger Smoothie

This smoothie has the detoxifying properties of both turmeric and ginger! This also contains squash which is a great source of iron, magnesium, and folate!

Ingredients

  • 1 yellow squash
  • 1 orange
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric
  • 1/2 inch ginger
  • 1 tbsp hemp seed
  • 1 cup of water
  • 1 cup ice

Preparation

  1. Chop the squash into small pieces.
  2. Peel the orange and chop the ginger
  3. Add all the ingredients into a blender
  4. Add water and blend until smooth. Serve.

Juices and smoothies are great during a detox. Apart from this, salads and soups are also recommended. However, the best way to achieve a detox is to eat food whole. Eat fruits whole, including the peel! (Eat the peel only for some fruit like sapota or mango, not all fruit)   

                                                                              Side effects of detox diet
Detox diet helps lose weight, it is not considered safe for certain people. These include children, teenagers, pregnant women, people with a history of eating disorders, and people with medical conditions like heart disease and diabetes. 
1. Low Blood Sugar
2. Bloating
3. Cramping
4. Skin problem
5. Headache
6. Sleeping problem
7. Tiredness and fatigue
8. Diarrhea
9. Constipation
10. Anxiety
  



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