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Symptoms
And Treatments Of Diabetes
The detox diet is intended to deal with
toxins ingested and absorbed by the body in today’s environment. There
are several different diets that go by the name “detox” and they differ
largely in the intensity of detoxification and whether special herbs
are used in the diet.
In general, a detox diet helps flush any toxins from the body’s fat
storage in order to increase energy levels, clear up the skin, become
more regular, improve digestion and increase mental clarity. This type
of diet is intended only for a short time. Because of the added fiber
and water, extended use of the diet can lead to extensive loss of
nutrients and illness. Good detox food choices, however, can become a
permanent part of a healthy diet.
The Foods to Avoid
The detox diet has a list of foods to avoid and foods to add. Let’s
look first at the detox food to avoid. First on the list is refined
sugar; the concentrated sugar of sucrose, dextrose, corn syrup and
brown sugar is hard on the endocrine system that regulates insulin.
Also avoid artificial sweeteners which are usually made of chemicals.
During the run of the detox diet, avoid dairy products. This is a way
to find out if you have an allergy to dairy products.
Wheat allergies are about as frequent and undetected as dairy, so for
the length of the detox diet, put wheat and products containing wheat
on your detox food to avoid list. Wheat allergies are often caused by a
reaction to gluten, so avoid other grains containing gluten including
barley, rye, spelt and kamut.
It’s important to cut caffeine out of the diet. Going cold turkey on
caffeine can cause headaches and sleeplessness so if you have a lot of
caffeine in your diet, taper off. Finishing off the detox food to avoid
list is yeast, alcohol, preservatives, chocolate, food additives and
high-fat foods.
The Foods to Have
The detox foods to add to your diet include fresh fruits and
vegetables, rice, other grains such as quinoa, amaranth, millet and
buckwheat. Beans are a low-fat source of protein. Split yellow and
green peas are easy to digest and lentils are a staple food throughout
the world. Also good choices are kidney beans, pinto beans, mung beans,
chickpeas and adzuki beans. Unsalted nuts, seeds and nut butters also
add protein; avoid peanuts, again, because of potential allergic
reactions.
Extra-virgin olive oil can be used and so can green tea and
non-caffeinated herb teas as well. Food can be seasoned with vegetable
salt, sea salt, vinegar, soy sauce or tamari and any herbs and spices.
A small amount of honey can also be used.
Although not a food, the primary detox food is water. Drink at least
eight glasses a day of warm or room temperature water. This will help
to flush the toxins and will keep the extra fiber from causing
constipation. Fruit juice should be diluted by half with water to cut
the intensity of the sugar. Remember to chew your food thoroughly to
aid digestion.
If you are on a doctor’s recommended diet, consult your doctor
before changing your diet and enjoy your good health.
This
information is
not presented by a medical practitioner and is for educational and
informational purposes only
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