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Detox Diet.
I want to go on a detox diet, and I have a few questions.
1.) Will this help me from preventing illnesses?
2.) Will the strengthen my immune system?
3.) What kinds of foods and drinks should I have every day?
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First of all, detox diets are a good idea but you should be aware that they don't come without side effects. I actually have a book here that has information on detox diets, and because I think all people should be aware of this, I'm actually going to type the first paragraph:
"Embark on a detoxification regime on the weekend or when your schedule is not too demanding, as you may experience fatigue, headaches and aching muscles, unsettled emotions, diarrhoea, tiredness or skin breakouts (these are all encouraging signs that your body is detoxifying)."
That being said...
1&2) In theory, having a body which has been greatly reduced in toxins leaves your inner workings, so to speak, much more able to do their jobs efficiently. This includes your immune system. The more effective your immune system, the better it will be at defending you against illness and helping you recover from any illnesses that do develop.
3)For foods and drink, you need to keep them as basic as possible. In other words, no processed food. This does not mean you HAVE to eat organic, although clearly there are benefits to this. Again, looking to the book, some foods that would be good for you are as follows:
All of your typical fruit and veg. e.g - bananas, grapes, kiwis, watermelons, celery, tomatoes, broccoli, etc
Fresh fish
Garlic and ginger
Nuts and seeds
4) You can exercise but if we are going for classic detoxification, rather than a diet plan (I should stress that a detox diet should only be short, rather than a long-term plan and should only be done once a month or so.) However, there are many benefits to exercise so if you are using your detox plan to start yourself on a healthy eating regime then by all means, exercise too.
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