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The Skinny on Detox Diet PDF Print E-mail
Written by John Z. Gartland   
Over time, your system will collect toxic substances from food, drink, smoke or other environmental factors. A detox diet is designed to get rid of those toxins. Your body's filtering system deposits the toxins in the bowels and the colon. Detox diets may result in weight loss but they are not recommended for that purpose.
by JohnZ.Gartland


Over time, your system will collect toxic substances from food, drink, smoke or other environmental factors. A detox diet is designed to get rid of those toxins. Your body's filtering system deposits the toxins in the bowels and the colon. Detox diets may result in weight loss but they are not recommended for that purpose.

What generally happens is that people will lose some weight and be quite happy with that but it is not guaranteed by any means. Detox diets usually begin with a few days of fasting which allows the body to concentrate on the toxins you are attempting to get rid of without having to break down new food items.

The very lightest foods possible, tea, juice, vegetable broth, are the only foods consumed in the beginning phase of a detox diet. Once this phase is over, more substantial foods are added to the regimen. More vegetables to start with and some complex carbohydrates and protein.

While detoxifying, the major organs involved, the kidneys, liver and colon are usually supplemented with tonics in pills or herbal tea.

Detoxifying is not just for ex-smokers or drinkers. Many times a detox diet is prescribed in order to isolate a food allergy. For this reason, wheat, dairy and meat products are not consumed in the beginning stages of the diet. They can be reintroduced one by one in order to discover which food item the patient is allergic to.

Always consult with your doctor before tampering with your diet on such an extreme level. An undiagnosed condition might be placed under extreme stress if you were to begin a fast out of the blue. For most people, this will never be an issue but it is always recommended to be safe in this endeavor.

The extreme calorie reduction of the first few days can cause many people to feel faint. Diabetics are strongly urged not to start a detox plan with out medical supervision. Also, children and teens could do more harm than good if they attempt such a diet. Their growing bodies should need a large amount of nutrients to develop properly.

Most detox programs also include some sort of fiber pills. These should not, however, be the only supplement in the program. You should have some herbs, minerals and vitamins. Increase your water intake any time you increase your fiber intake.

If you are a healthy adult, a detox diet should pose no problems for you. You should feel energized and get better sleep at night because your body is back in a more balanced state. I increase your energy and improve your sleep even more, engage in low intensity exercise (remember, you have very few calories to work with), like walking or yoga.

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