Detox Diet

With so many toxins in the air, in homes, in plate is not surprising that we have our body full of toxic substances that slows and prevent the functioning of the kidneys, liver, lymphatic system and other organs.

Same thought those who created detox diets. For our body to function at full capacity, the toxins must be removed. And the easiest way to do this are detox diets. They involve eating pure food, natural, non-aggressive to internal organs and help to eliminate everything toxic. On the other hand, detox diets are controversial because they impose restrictions that are severe enough, and, long term, the body is deprived of vitamins, minerals, proteins and good fats. But there are such different diets, some restrictive, others more permissive, allowing the consumption of nutrients needed for the body.

There are several types of detox diets: raw food regime (which involves eating uncooked food), diuretic regime (which involves the consumption of natural diuretics to prevent water retention), lemonade-based regime, the regime based on liquid liver detoxification regime. In general, detox diets involve eating organic foods, fruits, vegetables, natural beverages and prohibit all products that contain toxins (fats, E numbers, preservatives, caffeine).

A typical detox diet does not allow you to eat:

• Sugar: sugar as such, products sweetened with sugar and hidden forms of sugar (sucrose, dextrose, syrups).
• There are no recommended sweeteners, which are synthetic substances, so toxins.
• Dairy: milk, butter, cheese, cream, etc..
• Wheat: pasta, bread, noodles, etc.. gluten wheat, rye, barley.
• Coffined cola and coffee. Although coffee contains toxins, people who drank coffee daily may continue to consume a small cup each day to avoid symptoms of abstinence syndrome.
• Also are banned: yeast, alcohol, preservatives, E's, chocolate, grease.

Instead they are allowed:

• Fruits of all kinds: fresh, frozen, stewed (without sugar).
• Vegetables: broccoli, cauliflower, onions, garlic, green vegetables and tomatoes.
• Rice: in all forms, preferably at paddy.
• Other crops: millet, buckwheat,
• Oil seeds and seeds: flax seeds, pumpkin seeds, sesame, almonds, walnuts. Can be put in salads or consumed as a snack.
• Peas and beans: in all forms.
• Oil: preferably extra-virgin olive oil.
• Spices: all vegetable seasonings (parsley, dill, oregano, rosemary, etc.), sea salt, vinegar.
• Teas: green tea, herbal, fruit.
• Other drinks: water, lemonade, unsweetened fruit juice, rice milk.

Water is consumed in large quantities, at least eight glasses a day, and food must be chewed well, especially grains. These are general features of detox diets, but they can differ widely from system to system. As I said some are more permissive and accepting any kind of food as long as it is natural and weak, while others are more restrictive and only accept a certain type of food. Among the very restrictive and include raw foods diet. This means eating exclusively raw fruits and vegetables.

Here is an example of a raw food menu:

Morning: Fresh fruit salad with almonds, oatmeal, pumpkin seeds and fresh sheep's milk, organic.
Lunch: vegetable salad with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
Dinner: Raw vegetable soup (prepared mixer). Fruit, flower seeds.

Very restrictive detox diets should not be followed for long periods of time for a reduced consumption of vitamins, minerals, proteins and carbohydrates can lead to malnutrition.