How To Detox Your Body

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

Do you suffer from dull skin or acne? Have you tried to loose weight but not found success? Are you continually irritable and fatigued all the time? If this sounds like you then it may be time to detoxify your body. Over the years our body absorbs toxins, heavy metals and fats from the foods that we eat. Processed, greasy foods and fish are filled with these items. In order to reverse the side effects it is necessary to detoxify your body. There are many pills and supplements on the market today for this purpose. Another option is to visit a doctor that specializes in colonics procedures. The easiest way to detoxify your body is by sticking to a healthy diet and changing your eating habits.

The first step in detoxifying your body is to remove the old habits of eating foods that are processed or fatty and drinking sugar and caffeine filled beverages from you routine. There are many easy fixes to help your body crave good food instead of bad food. Utilize herbal teas and coffees in place of sodas and regular coffee. Herbal products are specially designed to help your body restore its natural energy source. After a week of drinking herbal teas you will discover your ability to remain energized without caffeine throughout the day to have greatly improved. It is important in any detox diet to drink ample amounts of water. Water helps flush your system of the waste that is built up. It is recommended that a person drink half their body weight in ounces of water each day. For example, if you weigh 150 pounds then you should rink 75 ounces of water each day. If you find water boring you may also drink 100% fruit juices. Avoid flavored waters for they are loaded with sugars and artificial flavorings. For sweet tooth fix try fruit. Fruits are naturally filled with good sugars. These good sugars help curb sweet tooth cravings as well as prevent your body from experiencing extreme sugar highs and lows.

Fruit is the first essential part of detoxifying your body. You can start by eating non-sweet fruit until noon each day during this 30 day cleanse program. Fruit has a high water content which is beneficial in extracting waste from your tissues. Cranberries, strawberries and blueberries all contain antioxidants which help fight off free radical damage. Bananas and cantaloupe contain many of the essential vitamins we need each day. Unsalted nuts and seeds are also beneficial while detoxifying your body. Almonds and walnuts offer a natural energy supply for an easy afternoon pick me up snack. The second essential part of detoxifying your body is to avoid mixing proteins and carbohydrates. Replace your regular baked potato with brown rice or pinto beans when eating steak. Enjoy a salad with dark leafy greens while eating grilled chicken. While detoxifying your body you should also avoid milk products, gluten products and alcohol. All of these contain proteins that wreak havoc on your digestive system.

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