Everyday, we do our daily routines and activities without the thought of the impurities and toxins that enter their body we are receiving from such daily activities. The body has its own detoxifiers such as the urinary system, excretory system, respiratory system, lymphatic system, etc. even our pores help in detoxifying the body. However, due to the activities that we perform, these bodily detoxifiers also are weakened and in severe cases, malfunction causing the toxins to clog inside the body.
If this worst case scenario happens, we will be in constant discomfort. Furthermore, it would also lead to various diseases associated toxin build up within the body. This is the main reason why it is still necessary to detoxify every once in a while. There is no need to buy expensive essential oils and undergo complex therapies just to get detoxified. You can start your own 1 week detox diet regime and feel cleansed and rejuvenated in the next days to come.
In starting a 7-day detox diet plan, you will need some of the following foods. They may cause extra or are different from your daily diet but it will all be worth it because it would be less than what you have to spend with the health care in case of a toxin build up in the body.
• Fresh fruits
• Fruit juices
• Vegetables
• Beans and lentils
• Tofu and corn
• Oats
• Potatoes
• Brown rice and rice noodles
• Rye crackers, rice cakes, and oatcakes
• Fresh fish
• Unsalted nuts
• Unsalted seeds
• Plain popcorn
• Live natural yoghurt
• Extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar
• Garlic, ginger, and fresh herbs
• Ground black pepper
• Honey
• Water
• Herbal fruit or teas
On the other hand, here are the foods to avoid in your detox diet plan for the whole week:
• Milk, cheese, eggs, cream
• Red meat and any meat products
• Butter and margarine
• Foods that contain wheat
• Salted nuts and chips
• Junk food
• Chocolate, sweets, jam and sugar
• Processed foods, ready-to-eat meals, and takeaways
• Alcohol
• Coffee and tea or anything that contains caffeine
• Sauces, mayonnaise, pickles
• Salt
