Chapter 8: An Additional Fantastic Detox Diet Plan
A Detox Diet Plan Is Not Aimed At Weight Loss
It aims to cleanse and revitalize the body by combining natural organic foods, herbs and simple exercises to purge the body of accumulated toxins. Over time, consumption of processed foods, non-vegetarian foods, and sugars leads to clogging of the inner walls of the colon with waste matter.
This results in overloading of internal cleansing organs like liver and kidneys. They become sluggish, allowing the toxins and bacteria to re-enter the circulatory system instead of total elimination through feces, urine, or sweat.
These toxins result in fatigue, infections of skin and other organs, migraines, flatulence, heartburn, constipation, and many other serious diseases. A regular detox diet plan can rid the body of the accumulated toxins and lead to an active, disease-free life. Detox is not appropriate for children! However, an excellent diet full of the natural foods found in a detox diet, ARE very appropriate!
General Detox Diet – The 24-Hour Detox Diet Plan
This diet is not for diabetics, low blood pressure patients, anorexic, or teenagers, as it does not provide sufficient fuel for their physical activities. It can be a weeklong diet of liquids, organic raw fruits and vegetables to cleanse the system.
Gradually re-introduce other foods, but refrain from consuming non-vegetarian and processed foods. Certain natural herbs, too, can be used. This is a simple and quick way to revitalize your system, after a binge or over indulgence.
MORNING
One glass of pomegranate juice (most powerful natural antioxidant).
A few almonds (source of oil and proteins).
Mid Morning Snack
One bowl of brown rice (source of vitamins and minerals in carbohydrate.
Some tofu (protein).
Lunch
One glass pomegranate juice.
Big helping of mixed green salad (provides bulk and essential nutrients) drizzled with a tsp of olive oil or vinegar.
Mid-day Snack
One-glass of pomegranate juice.
A handful of almonds.
Dinner
One glass of pomegranate juice.
A large bowl of brown rice.
Drink at least 8 – 10 glasses of water daily.
This detox diet will provide 1200 calories and wholesome nutrition to rid your body of toxins within 24 hours. It may help in losing about 600 grams of body weight and, if followed regularly once a week, will keep your body healthy and active.