Consult a nutritionist before you undergo such a diet and inform him/her about any health problems you are suffering from.
In today’s hectic lifestyle, our bodies are exposed to a lot of toxins through air pollution, food and water. Use of preservatives in packaged food, presence of pesticides in vegetables all lead to toxins depositing in our body. Some of the harmful effects of this toxicity are indigestion, headache, tiredness, skin problems, poor concentration, etc. It is important to go on a detox diet in order to flush the toxins out of our system. Our expert nutritionist Neha Chandna gives us a sample detox diet that we can follow.
Here are a few benefits of detoxification:
- It helps improve digestion
- A detox diet will result in your body having more energy
- Your concentration will improve
- It cleanses your system which means you will have clear skin
- Since your digestion is in place, you can sleep soundly
- You will feel light and refreshed after a detox diet
Below is a chart of foods that you should and shouldn’t have while on a detox diet.
| Foods to be included | Foods to be excluded |
| Fruits and nutsFruit juices
Raw veggies Veggie juices Lemon juice Coconut water Thin dals Buttermilk Green tea |
GrainsMilk and milk products
Meat, fish Chicken Eggs Restaurant food Fried foods Sweet foods and desserts Processed and packaged foods Tea, coffee and aerated drinks |
Points to remember:
- You can opt for a 3-day detox diet every month. On the first day, you might feel hunger pangs and tiredness but you will overcome this on the second and third day.
- Pregnant and lactating women should avoid going on a detox programme.
- Go for 30 minutes walk every day.
- Do not stop or reduce medication dosage during this diet.
- If detox diet does not suit you, stop it immediately.
- After the diet, get back to normal food slowly. Do not over eat. Introduce grains, milk and foods slowly and one at a time.
- Along with the diet, you can take enema for clearing the digestive system.
When following a detox diet, you can make interesting blends to add some taste to your food. Here are some recipes:
Carrot beet mint (pudina) juice
Ingredients:
- 2 carrots
- 1 beet
- 10g pudina
- salt
- Chaat masala
Method:
Blend all the ingredients in a blender.
Serve
Pomegranate-grape- sweetlime juice
Ingredients:
- 1 pomegranate
- 1 bunch grapes
- Rock salt
Method:
Juice all the fruits.
Add rock salt and serve.
A detox diet should not be followed for many days. Consult a nutritionist before you plan to undergo such a diet and inform her about any health problems you may be suffering from. While the diet plan will be similar to the above mentioned one, it will change slightly based on your health condition and fitness levels.
Source: http://www.thehealthsite.com/fitness/want-to-detox-yourself-heres-a-sample-diet-plan/
Disclaimer: Information and statements made are for education purposes and are not intended to replace the advice of your treating doctor.
The views and nutritional advice expressed are not intended to be a substitute for conventional medical service. If you have a severe medical condition or health concern, see your physician.
