The food we bring to our body, it modifies it and uses it to function. That's when things are going well. Because, like all machines, the body experiences malfunctions, due in particular to excess food.
The solution to erase these excesses? Neither a strict diet nor a fast. "To resurface, the body needs nutrients that will help it eliminate and regain tone," insists Angélique Houlbert, nutritionist.
In this article I will discuss the subject of detox and answer the following questions what is detox? Do detox diets really work? Does detox make you lose weight?
What is detox ?
A "detox" cure is not a diet but rather a light diet that promotes plants, purifying fruits and vegetables and draining drinks.This cure must be followed for three weeks as part of a balanced diet (the ideal is to do it 4 times a year, at the beginning of
each season) and can then be followed three days a month, as maintenance.
It is usually advisable, during this period of detox, to drink at least 1.5 liters of water per day. It is also recommended to drink in the morning as soon as you get out of bed half an hour before breakfast, on an empty stomach, water with freshly squeezed lemon or green tea throughout the day to cleanse the digestive tract and brighten the complexion.
Is detox made for you ?
- From the first days of a detox, you feel reborn: renewed energy.
- You will have a better quality of sleep and will reduce your stress.
- Detoxification is a way to purify the body by eliminating the toxins accumulated in the body.
- It will have visible effects on the outside of your body, brighter complexion, stronger hair and nails.
- It also helps to relieve the work of the emunctories, these organs whose mission is to eliminate toxins and waste from our body (liver, kidneys, intestines, skin, lungs).
- It puts the digestive system at rest and to lose a few superfluous kilos.
- After a cure you will have a renewed energy, feel fitter and you will be in a good mood
How to do detox ?
Are you planning to start a detox cure? We present to you some things to know before you start.
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1. Choose the right moment
- A detox at the beginning of spring eliminates the excesses of winter.
- A detox in summer allows you to have access to many fruits and vegetables.
- Fall is the perfect time to do a grape mono diet (the most accessible).
- A detox in winter helps to anticipate the excesses of the holidays! In short, it's up to you.
2. Knowing the 3 different types of detox
- Fasting (a cure which consists of no longer ingesting solid and liquid foods for one or more days).
- The mono diet (more flexible than fasting, this cure consists of eating only one food at will and throughout the day).
- The juice cleanse (this involves drinking large amounts of fruits and vegetables, in the form of juices and smoothies).
3. Medical advice is essential
If you are thin, frail or very tired, it is not recommended to fast for more than one day. Do not play with your health: ask your doctor nutritionist for advice before you start.
4. Eating balanced
Before starting a detox cure, it is necessary to start with a "balanced diet" phase. You must remove foods that bring toxins to the body and join others at your dishes.
a. Foods allowed
The foods or drinks to include in the “detox” day are generally:
- Green tea
- Carrot
- Tomato
- Celery
- Artichoke
- Beet
- Citrus fruits: lemon, orange, grapefruit
- Red fruits: blueberries, blackberries, strawberries, raspberries, cranberries
- Chlorophyll-rich foods: asparagus, dandelion, avocado, kiwi, kale, watercress, chives, mint, basil, thyme, parsley, etc.
b. Forbidden foods
Foods prohibited during a detox diet are those that increase toxins in the body and "clog" the organs. Here is a non-exhaustive list :
- Refined sugars.
- Fats.
- Cigarette.
- Alcohol.
- Caffeine.
- Animal products: especially red meat and sometimes dairy products, processed foods.
How to prolong the benefits of a detox cure ?
- After a detox cure, it is recommended to continue a cure with antioxidants. Indeed, they make it possible to fight against the oxidative stress of the cells responsible for the production of toxins.
- We must also fight against the acidification of the body, that means, we must avoid foods that acidify our body and imbalance the acid-base balance which can affect certain organs such as muscles, bones.
- It is necessary to promote a diet rich in trace elements and minerals or supplement with food supplements based (potassium, magnesium and calcium) to preserve this balance.
- A balanced diet and regular physical activity are recommended to stay in good shape and in good health for a long time.
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