Toxic materials and poisonous substances present in our body are harmful for our health in many ways. Health should be the foremost priority of every sane individual, and everyone should struggle to adopt methods of body detox. Detoxification is the process of removing potentially toxic substances from the body, to improve health.

Basically, it is understood to be treatment for alcohol and drug dependence, but it is also affiliated with a specific kind of diet. This series of diet plans is called Detox Diet.

What is Detox Diet?

Detox diet is also known as Cleansing Diet, as it cleanses the body of all environmental and dietary toxins. Basic idea behind Detox diet is to take all natural and healthy food, and quit whatever is harmful for the health in any way.

what to Eat?

A number of detoxifying diets are in the market these days. Basically, there is a single set of rules regarding what to eat and what to avoid.

Mostly, detox diets contain following food:

• Organic food and drink (no pesticides or fungicides)
• Whole unprocessed foods (grains, nuts, seeds, etc)
• High mix of vegetables and fruit
• 2 liters of water per day
• Certain herbs to aid the detoxifying process
• Fruit juices
• Beans and lentils
• Tofu and quorn
• Oats
• Potatoes
• Brown rice
• Sea food
• Olive oil
• Honey
• Herbal or fruit teas

What to Avoid:

While practicing 7 day detox program you must abstain from the following substances:

• Alcohol, caffeine, tobacco, and drugs
• Processed and refined foods
• Certain supplements
• Red meat, chicken, turkey and any meat products like sausages, burgers, and pate
• Milk, cheese, eggs, cream
• Butter and margarine
• Any food that contains wheat including bread, croissants, cereals, cakes, biscuits, pies, pastry, quiche, battered or breadcrumbed foods, etc
• Crisps and savory snacks including salted nuts
• Chocolate, sweets, jam and sugar
• Sauces, pickles, shop bought salad dressing, mayonnaise
• Fizzy drinks and squashes, including diet versions
• Salt

Benefits:

By eliminating the toxins from your body, detox diet helps you become healthy and fit. By quitting the food that has the potential to fatten you up, you end up being slim and healthy. It is this simple.

Important:

Do not forget to consult your physician/dietitian before beginning to follow a detox diet (or any diet). Stay detoxicated, stay healthy!