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Detox Diet Plan

Detoxification claims to rids the body of “toxins” and using a detox diet plan is a way to achieve this. Detoxing usually includes one or more methods of: dieting, fasting, consuming exclusively, or avoiding specific foods (most commonly fats, carbs, fruit, vegetables, juices, herbs or water).

Due to the healthy low calorie foods consumed and the resultant better functioning of the digestive system (though the latter may only be apparent over the long term) weight loss is an inevitable result.

There are a number of detox diets available, detox diet being a generic term.

Detox Foods

So the question you are asking is what can I eat on a detox diet? Food is taken from the following groups in any amount and at any time for most detox diets. Most of these foods can be delivered to you direct from Sunfood.com

Fruits

fresh or frozen fruits
unsweetened natural juice
dried fruit – unsweetened, in limited amounts, such as cranberries, dates, raisins, goji berries

Vegetables

particularly good detox foods are broccoli, cauliflower, broccoli sprouts, onions, garlic, artichokes, beets, and dark leafy greens such as kale
sea vegetables such as kelp, nori sheets and wakame

Grains and Starches

rice and brown rice in particular
quinoa
buckwheat
millet
wild rice
oats
whole grains are preferred

Beans and Legumes

split yellow and green peas
lentils
adzuki beans

Nuts and Seeds

almonds
cashews
walnuts
seeds: pumpkin, sesame, chia, hemp
hemp nuts
coconut
tahini
certain nut and butters
peanuts and peanut butter – usually not recommended

Nuts and seeds should be unsalted. Oils

extra-virgin olive oil
hemp oil
flax oil
almond oil
coconut oil
safflower, sesame, and sunflower oils are limited

Beverages

“milks” from allowed foods: rice milk, almond milk, hemp milk
coconut milk but no canned coconut milk
water
herbal teas
green tea
lemon water
unsweetened juice from allowed fruits and vegetables
mineral or seltzer water – in limited amounts

Sweeteners

brown rice syrup
stevia
maple syrup
raw honey
black strap molasses

Condiments

apple cider vinegar
miso
black olives
lemons and limes
fresh and dried herbs and spices
cacao powder and nibs
carob powder
sea salt
mustard

Animal Protein Detox diets differ on the question of whether to include animal protein. If included they may be:

organic turkey or chicken
wild, cold-water fish such as salmon
lamb
wild game such as venison

How much weight can I lose with on a detox diet?

Average is 10 pounds in 7 days. The Martha Vineyard version promotes 21 pounds in 21 days-see below

How does a detox diet plan work?

A detox diet is a short-term diet: usually 3 to 21 days focusing on removing toxins from the body. Detox diets allows our bodies to focus on self-healing with the aims of overall obtaining benefits to health including to raise energy levels, support digestive health, clear headaches, remove bloating, improve concentration and mood and prevent premature aging and disease. Due to the low calorie foods typically consumed side effect is weight loss.

Our review of detox diet plans

Healthy diet plan option but for the short term only as prolonged use can lead to deficiencies in nutrition. Can be uncomfortable fro the initial few days as your body cleanses itself but afterwards the energy level raise an weight loss makes for a feel good factor.