How Long is Enough for a Detox Diet

A detox diet doesn’t have to be expensive or complicated. For each individual depending upon what you are detoxing from common programs range from a 1 day detox diet to a one month plan, or more. Many of the products on the market will make claims and insist that you can make a miraculous change in an extremely short period of time. This article will not focus on any particular brand or program, but instead will look at some of the elements of a successful detox diet.

Your plan can be hard on your system and you should always work with your health and wellness professions before beginning one. Some people are at higher risk of adverse reactions, such as minors, pregant or lactating womne, those with immune diseases, or a gastrointestinal condition like Crohn’s Disease, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), or gastritis.

What You Should Eat & Avoid on a Detox Diet: the Basics

Water is number one. Make sure you really drink 8+ glasses per day. I see people skip or skimp on this easiest, cost-free step. It is more extreme, in many cases, than an elimination diet where you are often only cutting out one or two foods, or ingredients and sticking to gluten free meals, for example. You want to avoid damaging your system by being to hard on it, but you also want to make sure that your plan is effective. Even if you are starting a 1 week detox diet plan, you should stick to the fundamentals.

Good Foods for Many Detox Diets

Eat green veggies, citrus fruits, and whole grains, organic is better if you are able. Take at the very least a good multivitamin and a good live probiotic. I strongly recommend thinking about essential fatty acids (EFAs). You may want to look into psyllium seed/ husk to “sweep” your digestive tract. There are countless products available on the market today, some of which can be useful in some cases. I encourage you to do some research to see what fits your program and lifestyle.

Main Products and Ingredients to Avoid While on a Detox Diet

Avoid refined foods, sugar, caffeine, and alchohol. If you need a caffeine fix during your program to remain functional, stick to green tea. Also avoid much of the prepackaged meals and products that may violate the above principles, plus be loaded with chemicals , preservatives, and to many ingredients to track properly to maintain even a 1 day detox diet plan.

Additonal Tips and Support

As your body rids itself of toxins your lympatics system and liver will easily become overloaded. It is essential to add support for these such as milk thistle for liver support. Exercise will help keep toxins moving from your lymphatic system during and after a detox diet. It has no pump built so it will not automatically rid your body if you lead a very sedentary lifestyle, for example.

Remember the water, and that you will often feel an energy drop before it increases. Keep a strict detox diet plan, especially if it is a short one or the benefit will easily be missed or it could do more harm than good.