Article on Detox Diet

Experience the Benefit Yourself and Enjoy the New You!

Is it not true that the majority of us pay a great deal of attention to our outward physical apperance? We take shower every morning and a bath at night using not only a shampoo but also a hair conditioner.

We use different sort of cosmetics and perfume to look and smell attractive. Even some of us go for the plastic surgery.Fortunatelly, many of us become aware of the need of keeping the inside of our body clean and healthy too. That's why the detoxification and the right diet is very important for us for prevention of disease and the maintenance of optimum health.

Toxins which are in our body are the major cause of diseases. They are the poisonus substances responsible for creating harmful effects in our body which disturb the equilibrum of our body. By detoxification we can frow off the poison from our body and stay happy and healthy through our life.

If you are suffering from any of the complaints from the list below you may start thinking of some changes in your daily diet and hopefully go for the Detox Diet:

headaches
high choresterol
coated tongue
skin problem
bowel problem
poor nails
tired eyes
bad breath
insomnia
allergies
stress
anger
poor energy level
mood swings
memory loss

The harmful toxins can be excreted via our lymphatic system, lungs, skin, colon, kidneys and liver:

The lymphatic system is a body's waste disposal system that neutralizes and drains away excess tissue fluid, toxins and dead cells.The lymphatic system can be cleansed by drinking two liters of water daily.
The lungs are a major part of the respiratory system. It is where the oxygen is taken up by the blood and the carbon dioxide is expelled.

The skin is the largest organ in our body. It protects, regulates temperature, secrets and eliminates.
The colon main function is to excrete our waste material like water, dead blood cells, bacteria, mucus, undigested
food and vegetable fibre.

The kidneys cleanse the blood of toxic substances and expel excess water, salt and hormones. A diet that is reach in fruits and vegetables which have a high water content is highly recommended.

The liver is the second largest organ in our body which is situated beneath the diaphragm. It performs many important functions like detoxification, production of bile which helps in the breakdown and absorption of fats, production of most of the proteins and regulation of blood sugar.

When you detox your body it is essential that the vital nutrients requirements is met allowing the body to function at its highest level.
There are 8 nutritional groups:

proteins (amino acids)
carbohydrates
fats (fatty acids)
minerals
vitamins
fibre
water
oxygen

The proteins are very important for the formation of bones, skin, muscles and hair. Proteins are composed of amino acids. 50 gms of protein daily is enough for your body to function properly. Excess of protein may be incompletely
digested leading to arthiritis, headaches and allergies.

The carbohydrates provide energy to our body. It is best to eat food low in refined processed sugar like grains (whole wheat, barley, rye, oats, brown rice), root vegetables, pulses (lentils, peas, beans). If you eat high sugar foods like cakes, biscuits, puddings, sweets and fizzy drinks this may lead to obesity, diabetes, tooth decay, depression, cardiovascular diseases or mood swings.

The fats can be saturated and unsaturated. Eating too much saturated fat like butter, animal fat or coconut oil can cause heart disease, weight gain or raised cholesterol level.
Unsaturated fats can be monounsaturated like olive oil, avocado and polyunsaturated like vegetable oil, nuts, seeds or oily fish. They both are regarded as healthy.

The minerals are inorganic substances that perform many functions throughout our body and can be obtain from wholegrains, pulses, eggs, red meat. Some of the most important minerals are: calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium, zinc, phosphorus.

The vitamins are organic substances essential for our healthy living which can be obtain from food from a healthy balanced diet. The main vitamins: A, B complex, C, E, K and Folic acid.

The fibre is very helpful for alleviating constipation. It is present in vegetables, fruits, pulses, seeds, nuts and cereals.
A high-fibre diet is very important to keep your body healthy.

The water is essential to keep our bodily functions working properly. Water removes the waste, regulates our body remperature and prevents constipation. At least 6 to 8 glasses of water should be drink daily.
The oxygen is the precious gift to us to sustain the life.

The essential food you would eat while detoxifying your body are:
fruits, vegetables, seaweeds, grains, nuts, seeds, cold-pressed oil, herbs, spices, fish.

The essential drinks you would have during the detox are:
water, pure fruit juice, pure vegetable juice, smoothies, herbs tea and green tea.

Foods and drinks which should be avoided on a detox:
processed and refined food
salt
sugar or sugary stuff
ready meals
wheat
dairy products
meat

Detox Summary:

1) Start a day with a glass of warm water with lemon squeezed or with one tablespoon of apple cider vinegar (you can
add one teaspoon of honey),
2) Drink at least 2 liters of water daily,
3) Drink one glass of pure fruit juice or one glass of vegetable juice a day,
4) Choose your healthy snacks like smoothies, fresh or dry fruits, nuts, seeds,
5) Use herbs and spices instead of salt,
6) Try to eat one portion of sea vegetables once a day,
7) Make 3 healthy and delicious meals every day, choosing the permitted food,
8) Eat minimum of 3 portions of fruit daily,
9) Eat minimum of 3 portions of vegetables daily,
10)Eat at least 1 portion of grains every day,
11)Eat at least one portion of non-dairy food daily (goats' or sheep's milk, almond milk, oat milk, soya milk/cheese,
rice milk, mozzarella cheese),
12)Eat at least 1 portion of pulses every two days,
13)Use minimum of 1 tablespoon of cold-pressed oil daily,

Everyone can benefit from the detox diet if we are willing to do it more frequantly in our lives. It is a process for changing our eating habits and giving us more insights into our own body. The more we practise the healthy diet the more we will be aware of the benefits of doing so. We will feel the changes ourselves.
The duration of the detox diet may vary from person to person. Start even with a few days and feel the benefit. Do the changes slowly, do not rush. The changes you make it in your diet will last long and gradually they would become your new eating habits which is the purpose of the detox diet - to learn the new way of living healthy and happily.