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Basics Of Detox Diets Foods And Plans

By James Spann


The purpose of Detox diets is to get rid of the buildup of contaminants and toxins from the body. The ultimate aim is to improve physical health and mental capacity by enhancing the functioning of bodily systems. It is possible only when the diet works as planned, which is never easy and may not always be possible.

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.

Some people have problems caused by excessive intake of beverages such as beer or sugary carbonated drinks. These patients need to be denied their daily fix, which is then replaced by healthy drinks such as vegetable smoothies and fruit juices that are all-natural with no additives or artificial flavoring. The beverage plan for some obese patients may be even more limited, with no drinks allowed except for coconut water or just plain water.

A diet like this doesn't follow a specific formula. The dietitian must decide what to do after looking at the individual facts of each case. Since it's not an established science, success is not guaranteed and neither is there a book of guidelines to be followed. The results usually depend on the dietitian's competence and the patient's 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.

No matter what the duration or type, all detox diets have a few things in common. For instance, fried foods and dairy products are always excluded. Sugar is also eliminated, and so are most foods that contain a lot of sugar. Another common exclusion is for processed foods containing harmful additives, artificial flavoring and preservatives.

The reverse is also true, with some foods considered as essential ingredients for effective detoxification. These are items that contain inordinately high amounts of essential fatty acids, antioxidants and other such things that actually speed up the detox process. Garlic in powdered or paste form is one such item, since it goes well with other foods in the diet. The sulfur compounds released into the body through garlic intake helps the get rid of toxins much faster.

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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