Detoxification Diets

There are many different forms and methods of detoxification diets. Some detoxification programs will only allow you to eat just fresh and raw fruits and vegetables, others will advise you to take in the organic types of food only, some will involve you with drinking fresh fruit and vegetable juice exclusively, and the most restrictive is the one which only allows you drink just water. You can also engage in special cleansing regimens which focus on certain parts of the body like the liver, blood, lungs and kidneys.

It is important to remember to maintain regular plan of bowel movements in order to reduce the chances of toxic substances from being assimilated by the body. You can consider drinking lemon water or adding two tablespoons of ground flax seeds in your food and drinks in order to make sure you get regular bowel movements. You can do this either in the morning or in the evening at your most convenient time. Taking Xenical (Orlistat) along with low carb diet is good for you. Drinking enough fluids, particularly water is paramount in any kind of cleansing diet. You must be able to drink at least eight glasses of water everyday to help in the excretion of toxins from your body.

Detoxification meal suggestions can be read below. This is a detoxification program that will allow you to consume solid foods, which will be more forgiving for beginners. These detoxification diet suggestions can be applied for at most seven days. Notice that you can easily make some adjustments in this program in order to suit your needs or preferences.
1. Pre-breakfast
1/2 squeezed lemon mixed with a glass of warm water
1 tablespoon of ground flaxseeds and bentonite clay mixed in a glass of water
2. Breakfast
Breakfast smoothie made by mixing rice milk, pear and rice protein powder
Vitamin C supplement
3. Snack
milk thistle supplement
water
vegetable broth
water-diluted apple juice
hummus and celery sticks
4. Lunch
chunky vegetable soup concocted from vegetable stock and vegetables of your choice
steamed broccoli with sesame seeds and beets sprinkled with lemon juice on brown rice
apple sauce
multivitamin supplement
5. Snack
dandelion root tea
carrot sticks with hummus dip
water
milk thistle supplement
6. Dinner
salad consisting of mixed greens, artichokes, red peppers, and sprouts sprinkled with salad dressing of garlic, lemon juice and olive oil
curried lentils on quinoa
vegetable broth
7. Post-dinner
1 tablespoon of ground flaxseeds and bentonite clay mixed in a glass of water