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Detox or detoxification is the body’s natural, ongoing process of neutralizing or eliminating toxins from the body. Toxins are chemically changed into less harmful compounds and flushed out of the body through stools or urine. Detox diet is the method of taking in certain food and drinks with the end purpose of getting rid of toxins from the body for finest health.
In short, it is a diet which detoxifies the body. Detox diets may vary in forms and the substances to ingest. In most of the cases, the food selections are very strict. On the other hand, some are more lenient but then certain drugs are prescribed to assist in the detoxification.
Detoxification is good for the body if done properly and with professional guidance. It is highly recommended that a person who wishes to undertake detox diet must first consult a physician or dietician. This is because detoxification may be harmful to the body if not conducted properly. Sometimes the misuse of a detox diet may produce certain diseases or even malnutrition. But with the proper guidance, detox diet can make a body healthier and stronger.
When a body is detoxified, the toxins are removed from the body through the urine or the stools. When there are less toxins in the body, blood circulation gets better, respiration is stroger, stamina is improved, stress is decreased, and the person himself will feel better. But the most popular reason why people go for a detox diet is that it is the quickest and safest way to lose weight.
Most detox diets comprise of only fruits, vegetables, and water. Since this sort of diet is very strict, meat, dairy, alcohol, and bread are big no-nos. This allows the body to absorb less calories and carbohydrates. Detoxification also produces the effect of lessening harmful substances in the body like fat and cholesterol.
However, since a deox diet is very strict, it is highly advisable that it only be used for a short period of time. Detox diets are regularly short-term only and this sort of diet is not recommended to be done for a long period of time because it may be a cause of malnutrition. A detox diet is usually low in protein and carbohydrates. Without these, muscle growth and energy is easily diminished.
So, detox diets must only be used for a short-term basis. After following a detox diet many people report having ‘more energy and losing weight quickly’ and given that the diet is so restrictive, it is hardly surprising that you will have lost a few pounds.
However, detoxing is not a weight management solution. Following the detox program will not teach you anything about basic weight management strategies such as portion control or a healthy meal pattern. As a result most people gain weight again and feel just as sluggish as usual once they stop the diet and return to their old eating habits. The real reason that detox diets work in the short-term is because people make a special effort to change their eating habits for a few days.
It stands to reason that if you swap chips and fizzy drinks for fruit and water you will loose weight. Also, if you’re not eating lots of high fat meals, which slow your body down as it tries to digest them, you will have more energy.
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July 28th, 2009 at 9:02 pm
Are there any of those detox supplements that you specifically recommend? Or do you think that you should only do it with fruit, vegetables, and water?
July 30th, 2009 at 3:31 pm
Hi Whaong, I find your post very interesting thanks, I would like to know more info about detox dieting also do you write more article about dieting?
August 7th, 2009 at 10:37 am
I didn’t hear about detox diet ever before reading this blog post. Detox dieting seems very interesting for reducing weight in short span of time. I wonder that detox dieting is safe for human health ? is there any side-effects occurring after following Detox dieting?
August 13th, 2009 at 12:39 pm
I know first hand about detoxing diets becuase my wife uses them now and again. It was effective in helping her lose wait and she defitinely felt significanlty better and had more energy. I do totally agree that one should consult with their physician before trying a detox diet.
August 13th, 2009 at 12:39 pm
Detoxification once in a way every now and then is good for health I believe. But is it really helpful as a weight loss tool? Wouldn’t it have adverse effects due to intake of a non-balanced diet over a long period of time?
August 13th, 2009 at 5:37 pm
This is sounds great! I would like to know how much weight you can safely loose with this diet and is it primarily just water weight that is being lost?
August 13th, 2009 at 5:44 pm
What type of exercise program would you have in place with this diet to see some even better results? What would be a good number of calories per day to maintain while on the diet?
August 13th, 2009 at 7:51 pm
One of the most important things we can do to help keep our bodies clean inside is eating healthy meals. There too many places we can go to and find junk food, even in expensive restaurants. You never know what ingredients are being used. The best way to solve this problem is to cook you own healthy meals. Get into the habit of doing this and your health will improve rapidly.
August 14th, 2009 at 1:40 am
Detoxic diet can be good alternative.
but, all depends upon experience from person to person.
It also seems to be a little unscientific than other forms of diets.
August 15th, 2009 at 8:55 am
Detox diets are definitely good for short-term as they allow a total body cleansing. It’s effective to use as well after several days of heavy eating like too much meat, dairy products, alcohol where your body needs to take a break.
August 15th, 2009 at 10:45 am
I have personally used detoxification. It works wonders. Not only does it help reduce your weight but your mind also works better and you can concentrate on things much better.
August 16th, 2009 at 11:22 am
thank you for sharing this info, I didn’t know all this about Detox diets and Detoxification.
August 16th, 2009 at 2:05 pm
hi there
i have recent started my detoxe diet and is hard work but i know how good it makes me feel as i have done it when i was younger. i recoment to anyone feeling sloppy on a regular basis to try one. what you got to loose.
August 16th, 2009 at 5:38 pm
I was just reading that toxin build up in the body can cause recurring illnesses. Also, every living thing tends to have at least one parasite living in it which by itself is a great reason to detoxify periodically.
August 17th, 2009 at 6:02 am
Detoxification has it’s place in living a healthy life style but I agree, it in of it’s self is not a solution for loosing weight especially if you are dealing with wacked out hormones. One thing I have really become aware of is the importance of essential fatty acids. I started craving fatty foods and learned that I was low in Vitamin D and the Omega 3s and correcting that has made a big difference when it comes to cravings and hunger control.
Thanks,
Elizabeth
August 18th, 2009 at 9:25 am
A detox diet can work in the short term as you’ve said but it’s no good if your going to go back to eating unhealthy food after. For any long term health improvements you need to change your diet long term.
August 20th, 2009 at 5:19 am
body detoxification is very good on our overall health. it helps us remove waste from our body so we can feel light and healthy.
thanks for sharing this info, i appreciate your goodness to others.
may God Bless you always
August 20th, 2009 at 9:56 pm
I heard detox diet can help get rid of acne. Is that true?
August 21st, 2009 at 3:15 am
Master your mind then you have mastered your body. All the diet plans fail if you do not change the mind first.
August 21st, 2009 at 5:15 am
thanks for sharing!
how I wish I can really do that…
August 22nd, 2009 at 4:09 pm
Body detoxification is one of the most beneficial things you can do for your long-term and short-term health. The benefits of undergoing a natural body cleanse or detox program can be felt shortly after in terms of more rapid weight loss, as well as increased energy. Long-term effects can vary from an overall healthier lifestyle to the prevention of diseases. When the body undergoes a cleanse it begins to return to its natural harmonic state, and provides the user with a huge boost in energy. The most important thing to detoxing is making sure you maintain a healthy diet during and afterwords to avoid the pitfalls of slipping back into bad eating habits. Thanks for sharing all the info it really helped me add knowledge to the cleansing process since there are so many ways to detox. Much appreciated!
August 23rd, 2009 at 7:52 pm
Detox diets are very good for those who in addition to wanting to lose weight are feeling tired and sluggish. An improved diet will help the liver and kidneys to work more efficiently at removing toxins and hormones from the blood stream. This will mean that you feel more energetic.
The absence of fatty foods in a detox diet will improve your skin condition and assist in the removal of acne. However the short term nature of the method means that a more holistic approach should be used for a longer lasting solution.
August 25th, 2009 at 6:22 pm
Detoxifying is the right approach to get rid toxins that have accumulated over your lifetime.
You also need to change your diet to reduce the toxins you taken and increase you activity, muscle mass and decrease your level of fat, to improve your body’s efficiency . This will multiply the effect of the detox.
August 25th, 2009 at 8:31 pm
my wife has statred taking acai berry tabs and i’ve been telling her to stop drinking fizzy drinks and eating chocolate, thanks for your post because it confirms what i said about drinking water and easting fruit, so for once in my life i’m right great post…
August 26th, 2009 at 1:44 pm
I found detox diet very good but for a very short peiod of time otherwise you end up gaining weight again. I also found that drinking herbal tea during detox diet keeps you well hydrated + gives you a lot of vitamins and antioxidants.
August 26th, 2009 at 7:14 pm
Detox is a good idea for sure. It is important to get rid of the toxins in your body on a regular basis. Eating well and exercising on a regular basis are also good idea’s to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
August 27th, 2009 at 1:19 pm
It’s a good idea, it is necessary to try
November 5th, 2009 at 8:39 pm
Ginseng and royal jelly, green tea, grapefruit and even vinegar are said to promote health and proper weight, The miracle of water, as well.
November 6th, 2009 at 3:00 am
Good tips. Should help anyone who heeds them.
November 15th, 2009 at 12:46 am
I just got a question, how many times a year should one do this detoxing? I`m in the middle of a detox right, so how long should I wait before I do another one?
November 30th, 2009 at 1:08 pm
Interesing information!
Just wanted to add regarding detoxing, or body cleansing, it is also a good idea to add herbal remedies that can contribude cleansing of ones organism. Tea from dried silver birch leaves (Betula pendula) is known to have such an effect.
December 1st, 2009 at 1:03 am
I agree that this is a very good idea, and it can’t hurt to try it! Thanks.
December 2nd, 2009 at 3:58 am
yes i know when i was a kid having acne was a terrible. above all it destroys your self confidence and this may stick with you for life. mental and physical scars are a constant reminder and i know i would have loved to find treatment that worked..
December 9th, 2009 at 8:56 am
I think it is important to do at least 1 detox every year, but you do need to be careful as some can be extreme and brutal. Enjoy the info you’ve got on your site
December 18th, 2009 at 7:17 am
i have not before of detox diet and this is looking really a great idea for sure.thanks for sharign this info.
December 29th, 2009 at 11:47 pm
Only healthy people gets the Healthy Lifestyle so this is really a nice thing about the life. Your way of living is known as the Healthy Lifestyle. Anyways keep it up and keep continue.
December 31st, 2009 at 6:17 am
I think there are two ways to be very fit the first one is the healthy food and the second one is the regular workout. Anyways keep it up and keep continue.
April 2nd, 2010 at 5:56 pm
Best way to lose weight in my opinion is to switch fizzy drinks for still water and fruit juices or at least switch to the light or diet versions of the drinks, Then make all your portions 20% smaller, and stick to eating 3 times a day. Job done