Your liver and kidneys.... given half a chance by not being bombarded with processed junk & alcohol etc.,... will do a very efficient job of detoxing your body quite naturally.
I agree w/ gi Jane. The reason people say they feel so good when they do the detox thing is because they are drinking more water, not drinking alcohol, and eating better. That's all you really need to do to detoxify your body.
i do a good whold foods detox bout once every two months for a week or so. i feel soooooooooooooo much better after. im sorta a preservative / chemical freak and i sware i can feel them weighing me down after a while >.< im probably nuts but o well . i just plan for the whole week not to go out at all, too many temptations lol. i do a big shopping and make sure i have lots of emergancy veggies and fruit chopped up every morning and i bring them with me everywhere lol even in the car running errends. lots of water too! and tea with honey as my treat in the evening. anyway i usualy lose a few lbs that week, mostly water im sure :o) i too agree with the above posts bout the detox products sold in health food stores... to quote my husband, i think their just a bunch of magic beans <33
Original Post by etoille3091:
i do a good whold foods detox bout once every two months for a week or so. i feel soooooooooooooo much better after. im sorta a preservative / chemical freak and i sware i can feel them weighing me down after a while >.< im probably nuts but o well . i just plan for the whole week not to go out at all, too many temptations lol. i do a big shopping and make sure i have lots of emergancy veggies and fruit chopped up every morning and i bring them with me everywhere lol even in the car running errends. lots of water too! and tea with honey as my treat in the evening. anyway i usualy lose a few lbs that week, mostly water im sure :o) i too agree with the above posts bout the detox products sold in health food stores... to quote my husband, i think their just a bunch of magic beans <33
What do you do/have that whole week? (just juices or... plz more tips & details)
I've never done it b4 & i really want to give it a try...im a coffee freak!
Fruit
Fresh or frozen fruit.
Vegetables
All fresh vegetables. Vegetables thought to be particularly good detox foods include broccoli, cauliflower, broccoli sprouts, onions, garlic, artichokes, beets, red and green vegetables.
Rice
All forms of rice, including rice cakes, rice crackers and rice pasta. Brown rice is typically preferred.
Other Grains
Quinoa, amaranth, millet, and buckwheat can be used instead of rice. They can be purchased at a health food store or in some grocery stores.
Beans
Split yellow and green peas and lentils are easiest to digest and require the least soaking time. Other good options include kidney beans, pinto beans, mung beans, garbanzo beans (chickpeas) and adzuki beans.
Nuts and Seeds
Unsalted nuts or seeds can be sprinkled over salads or eaten as a snack. Good options include flaxseed, pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, almonds, cashews and walnuts. Nut butters are permitted. Peanuts and peanut butter are usually not recommended.
Oil
Extra-virgin olive oil is a preferred oil.
Condiments
Vegetable salt, sea salt, vinegar, soy sauce or tamari, all herbs or spices.
Tea
Herbal teas, green tea.
Other Beverages
Water, lemon water, pure unsweetened fruit and vegetable juices, rice milk
Daily Detox Do's
Drink a minimum of 8 glasses of water per day, warm or room temperature.
Take the time to chew food well, especially grains.
Thank you Spoiled_candy, really appreciate it .
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