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mardi 4 mars 2014

Basics Of Successful Detox Diets Plans And Foods

By James Spann


Detox diets are supposed to flush harmful contaminants and toxins out of the system and cleanse the body. It improves the functioning of every organ and bodily system, in the process enhancing physical strength, fitness and mental capacity. Of course, this assumes that the diet is going to work, but that's easier said than done.

The process of detoxification is not complex, since the main task here is to take away any and all harmful foods and beverages that the body may have grown addicted to. As an example, consider a diet mainly consisting of salads for people who eat a lot of junk food. Another instance would be a weak patient who isn't getting sufficient nutrition being forced to eat full meals containing whole grains and unprocessed but protein-rich foods.

Another common case involves patients addicted to beverages such as carbonated drinks or beer. The diet is planned in such a way that it denies the patients these drinks and speeds up the detoxification process with the help of healthy all-natural fruit juices and smoothies containing green vegetables. If the patient is suffering from obesity, an extreme diet may limit liquid intake to nothing but water and/or coconut water.

There's no set formula for such a diet, so it's entirely up to the dietitian to decide what's required and come up with a different plan for each patient. It's not an established science either, which means there are no guidelines or guarantees of results. It's entirely dependent on the dietitian's skills and the patient's own willpower.

A juice fast that lasts three days is one of the common detoxification plans often suggested by dietitians. During this fast, the patient must abstain from solid foods and is only given fruit juices. Another example is a one-week diet that consists of green leafy vegetables, fruits, nuts, olive oil and whole grains that are largely unprocessed. Some patients in serious need of nutrition may also be given fish as a part of the diet.

There are certain things to be done that are common to detox diets of all types and durations. Fried foods and dairy items are usually excluded. Sugar and foods containing a lot of sugar are also likely to be taken off the menu. Processed foods that include additives and preservatives must also be abstained from.

By the same token, there are certain foods that are sure to be included because they speed up the detoxification process. These foods don't have anything harmful, and they pump antioxidants, essential fatty acids and other such helpful content into the body. Garlic in powder or paste form mixed in with other foods is the perfect example, since it gives the body more sulfur compounds that help the body get rid of toxins.

Almost all detox diets also include lemons which are packed with Vitamin C that helps the body prevent a buildup of toxins. Apples likewise contain glucaric acid which helps keep the liver clear of toxins, steroids and carcinogens. All food that's directly provided by nature similarly has some specific nutritional value, and it's up to the dietitian to pick a selection that helps the patient detoxify quickly.




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