The human body is programed to get rid of all the toxins or harmful particles that it produces or gets exposed to. Internal cleaning is actually performed by several organs such as the liver, the kidneys, the digestive system, the lungs, the lymphatic system and the skin.
However, in a fast-paced world where preparing a healthy and balanced meal is a luxury that not everybody can afford, we often adopt a poor diet with unhealthy, quick meals. So, once in a while, we decide to break the cycle and cleanse our system through a Detox Diet, which is not recommended unless you abide by specific health rules.
To reset your body, you don’t need to deprive yourself. You need to eat the right things, in the right way for a balanced diet. This is the kind of DETOX you need, and here’s 8 easy rules to ace it!
Rule #1: Eat anything you want as long as it doesn’t have a label! A label means added ingredients which could be harmful for your body. Avoiding labeled foods naturally means avoiding canned and processed items.
Rule #2: Drink plenty of water.
Rule #3: Allocate a space in your garden to grow organic produce, or choose organically-grown local products when shopping.
Rule #4: Support your gut with prebiotic foods such as chicory roots, garlic, onion, artichoke, leeks, asparagus, apples, bananas, flax seeds, etc…
Rule #5: Consume your 5-9 colorful fruits and vegetables per day. This will ensure you get enough fibers and antioxidants for a healthy gut.
Rule #6: Include lean proteins in your daily food plan such as fish, chicken, bread and low-fat meat. These contain glutathione, which actively contributes to liver detoxification.
Rule #7: Avoid food items that you might be sensitive to, like dairy products, gluten, nuts and eggs.
Rule #8: Stay away from extreme Detox Diets such as detoxifying your body using: - Enemas which could be very harmful for your body; - Laxatives which could cause your body to dehydrate and provoke constipation upon interruption.
IMPORTANT: ENEMAS AND LAXATIVES CAN ONLY BE USED UNDER MEDICAL SUPERVISION TO TREAT SPECIFIC HEALTH PROBLEMS AND NOT TO DETOXIFY THE BODY OR LOSE WEIGHT.