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A detox diet is a natural process of eliminating
toxins, which are potentially harmful compounds, from our body. Studies
have discovered that chemicals from our foods and environments
contribute a huge amount of pollutants into the air everyday and into
our bodies. These chemicals and toxins accumulate over time causing the
liver and kidneys to become overworked and weak.
It was also
discovered that stress causes the adrenals to release a stress hormone
called cortisol which if produced in excess can trigger overindulgence
of carbohydrates such as chocolates, candy, sodas, ice-cream, even when
you are not hungry.
Without nutritionally rich diet that
nourishes and assists the body in cleansing these substances from the
body, the body will lose its vitality and strength , suppressing the
immune system and thereby contributing to an increase in illness,
disease and excess body fat.
There are several detox diet
programs available in the market, like the lemonade detox, liquid detox
etc that you can go to for professional detoxification.
However
if you wish to do it yourself there are ways to cleanse your body the
natural way. After all if the ultimate goal of detox diet is to promote
the excretion of stored toxins in your organs like lungs, liver,
kidneys etc, then certainly a change in your eating habit is called for.
These are several methods used to modify the diet for the purpose of detoxification, some of which include:
* Increased consumption of fish such as salmon
* Fasting – includes water fasting and juice fasting
* Herbal detox
* Restricting calorie intake
In
any of these methods, the emphasis is on fruits and vegetables which
ought to compose a majority of your food intake. Fruits and vegetables
contain high amounts of antioxidants,substances found only in plants
that can help fight against disease. According to the World Health
Organization (WHO), the vitamins A, C, and E are actually forms of
antioxidants that are vital for health.
Water also plays a
crucial role in detoxing your body. It carries nutrients to your cells,
helps in digestion and flushes out bodies of wastes and keeps your
kidneys healthy. Water ensures that our skin, eyes, mouth and nose
functions well, lubricates and cushions your joints, regulates body
temperature and metabolism and many others.
It is a fact that
adequate water consumption can also slow the signs of aging and improve
conditions such as diabetes, obesity, constipation, dry skin,
hypoglycemia, arthritis, kidney stones, glaucoma, wrinkles, and
cataracts.
Detoxing your body is a way of losing weight by
removing dirty elements from your body and making way for new and
healthier eating habit. It not only will make you feel physically good
but a change into a positive lifestyle will make you feel good.
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