One of the most important things
anyone can do to improve overall health and fitness is detoxing
the body. This detoxiing should ideally take place a couple of
times a year, and many people prefer to do it at the spring and
fall of every year.
No matter when you do your detoxing,
however, it is important to do it the right way. Diet, exercise
and avoiding stress are all essential elements of maintaining good
health and optimal fitness, and it is important to take these elements
into account as you create your detoxification plan.
Why should I consider detoxing?
Detoxing is particularly important in the modern world, since environmental
pollutants, toxins and other elements can quickly build up to toxic levels
and cause ill health and a variety of mental and physical consequences. These
serious consequences include such things as weakened immune system to fatigue
to feeling of depression.
Fortunately the diet needed for proper
detoxing is simple and easy to follow, and it can be repeated as
often as needed in order to ensure optimal health benefits.
What to eat when detoxing
We will start are detoxing discussion with a list of foods to include when
on the detoxification diet. Any combination of the foods listed below can be
used, provided that the combination provides a nutritional and balanced daily
diet.
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Fruit – it is important to eat plenty
of fresh fruit when detoxing, and any type of fruit can
be used, including apples, oranges and more exotic fruits.
Fruit juices are fine as well, provided that they are
made with 100% real fruit and contain no artificial preservatives
or added sugar. |
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Vegetables – as with fruit, it is
important to eat plenty of vegetables while detoxing
Some of the most popular vegetables for detoxing the
body include onions, carrots, turnips, cabbage, bean
sprouts, peppers, mushrooms, corn, leeks, cauliflower,
broccoli and Brussels sprouts. |
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Beans and lentils – any kind of
beans are great for detoxing the body, including dried
beans and beans canned in water. Beans canned in oil
should be avoided. Some of the most popular beans for
detoxing include kidney beans, lima beans, pinto beans,
black eyed peas and lentils. |
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Tofu and quorn – These two popular
meat substitutes are excellent choices for detoxing. |
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Oats – oats are great for sprinkling
over fresh fruit or for use in a porridge. Oats can be
sweetened and enhanced with honey or fresh fruit. |
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Fresh fish – fish can be a major
part of the diet while detoxing. Some of the healthiest
varieties of fish include cod, salmon, mackerel, monkfish
and trout. |
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Live yogurt – Live yogurt is a great
choice for detoxing, as it contains valuable nutrients
and beneficial bacteria which help to sooth the digestive
tract during the detox process. |
What to avoid when
detoxing
Just as there are foods that should be included in the detox diet, there are
foods that must be avoided when detoxing. These foods include:
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Red meat, chicken, turkey and other poultry |
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Processed meat products, such as sausages
and pate |
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Milk, cream, cheese and other dairy products |
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Eggs, butter and margarine |
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Snacks like potato chips |
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Salted nuts |
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Chocolate and sweets |
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Sugar, particularly refined sugar |
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Jams and jellies |
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Alcohol, tea, coffee and soft drinks |
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Salt |
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Store bought salad dressings |
Following this plan for detoxing
several times a year is a great way to keep your overall health
at its best, and to avoid the problems associated with pollution
and stress. This plan for detoxing is simple, easy to follow,
and can be used whenever you feel you need a lift.
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