How to Use a Seven Stage Detox Diet

A detox diet is a diet focusing on the elimination of foods that are hard on metabolism, such as caffeine, alcohol will detoxify the body. By changing consumption habits the dieter attempts to remove toxins or other contaminants. Detox dieting supporter claim that detox dieting improves health, increase energy and mental concentration, enhances digestion, as well as encouraging weight loss.Unlike most detox diets this one can be altered to set time limit from one to four weeks. Simple add one day to each stage.

Instructions

How to Use a Seven Stage Detox Diet

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Start with liquids. In stage one you only consume liquids. Water is of course the quickest and purest means of flushing the system but if you find these to restrictive add supplementary liquids. Fresh fruit and vegetable juices can be consumed. Herbal or spice teas might easy the tedium of the liquid phase but always unsweetened and decaffienated. If you are doing an extended detox then add broth to you consumption.

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Add fruit. In stage two add fruit. Although some times they taste acidic fruits generally neutralize acids. Fruits are natural laxatives and will help shift waste material through the intestines. Use only organic fruits. Apples contain pectin which remove toxins and aid digestion. Pineapple will destroy bad bacteria and encourage the growth of good bacteria. Mango breaks down protein waste. Grapes provide instant energy and cleanse the liver and kidneys.

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Add raw vegetables. In stage three add raw vegetables. Raw vegetables share many properties with fruit some of which can be eaten in salads. Eat garlic for blood cleansing.

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Add cooked vegetables and brown rice. In stage for add cooked vegetables and brown rice. Cook vegetables with as little water and for as short a time as possible to retain nutrition. Steaming is preferred. Add spices like cayenne pepper and ginger to stimulate digestion and encourage elimination of toxins in the skin.

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Add Beans. In stage five add beans, lentils, nuts, and seeds to increase protein. Beans, lentils, nuts, and seeds are a great source of protein but should not be eaten with rice at this stage because mixing starch and protein can slow digestion. Nuts can provide essential fatty acids.

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Add grains. In the sixth stage add grains and live yogurt. The yogurt should be goat's or sheep's which are easier to digest than cow's yogurt. The grains should be whole grain to help remove waste through the intestines.

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Add Fish. In the seventh stage add fresh fish. Any fresh fish will work but if you wan to improve your skin the fatty acids provided by oily, cold water fish is required. By the seventh stage, you should be more in tune with you body and it will tell you what you need when.