30 - Day Cleanse Diet

Yuri Elkaim, BPHE, CK, RHN & Amy Coates, RHN, BSc.

If you are looking for a way to improve your digestion and jump start any weight loss program then consider a 30 day cleansing diet for your colon.  Cleansing your colon helps boost your energy levels, eliminate constipation and improve the strength and growth of your skin, hair and nails. There are many available colon cleanse supplements on the market today, but if you are looking for something more natural and easy to follow then the 30 day cleansing diet is for you.

The 30 day cleansing diet is relatively simple. The first step is to eat only fruits until noon each day. Fresh fruits are ideal, not canned or frozen. Fruits naturally contain less fat and more fiber than most foods. Blueberries are an excellent source of antioxidants to help boost your immune system. Bananas offer a daily dose of potassium and help ease lower leg muscle cramps. Raspberries, blackberries and strawberries are the top three fruits for colon cleansing.

The combination of carrots, apple and ginger will also help cleanse your system and boost its overall functionality. The natural fibers in all fruit help regulate your digestive system. Fiber also helps curb hunger. The next time a sweet tooth occurs, reach for a piece of fruit. The natural sugars found in fruits curb the sweet tooth without sending your body through sugar highs and lows. Leave the skin on your apples and pears. When you remove the skin of the fruit, you take away many vital nutrients that will help cleanse your system. Other benefits of eating fruit include healthier complexion and an overall energy boost.

The second step of the 30 day cleansing diet is to make a slight moderation to your eating habits. Instead of eating steak and potatoes for lunch or dinner, eat steak and salad or steak and green beans. Two different digestive enzymes are needed to breakdown carbohydrates and starches. When you eat both carbohydrates and starches in one meal, the enzymes partially neutralize each other, which creates slower digestion. This is also the reason we often feel ìweighed downî after eating a heavy meal that includes both carbohydrates and starches. Gas, bloating and constipation are just a few other downsides we regularly deal with when eating a heavy meal. There are many great alternatives. Enjoy pasta with a red or white sauce, but no meat. Pair it with a salad and you are sure to feel satisfied without feeling weighed down. Replace potatoes with your dinner time meat  and with vegetables or fruits.

Thus far, people who have tried this 30 day cleansing diet found an overall improvement in their digestion, less gas and bloating, improved moods and energy levels and many lost 10lbs within one month. Cleansing your colon also helps improve nutrient absorption in the digestive tract. It is also important to drink allot of water each day. Not flavored water that is loaded with sugars, but natural, filtered water from your tap. A person should drink at least half of their body weight in ounces each day. Therefore a 200lb person should drink at least 100 ounces of water each day. When eating, always drink warm or hot beverages. Cold beverages slow down your bodiesí digestion. In order for the 30 day cleansing diet to be successful, it is important that you give your body the best advantages. The nutrients in these foods are what will help your body cleanse most efficiently.

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