1. Why follow a detox cure?
There are several reasons why so many women detox. We list them for you.
- More energy (yes, really, less food and more energy)
- Your skin becomes more beautiful and younger
- Getting rid of your sugar addiction
- Detoxify toxins from your body
- Boost the weight loss (especially useful if you were standing still)
- You will feel yourself reborn.
- A detox will not cost you time, in fact, it will even save you time!
Detoxing is mainly done to rid your body of harmful substances and to improve your health. Of course, you are guaranteed to lose a lot during a detox cure (I myself lost 7.8 kg in 7 days detoxing ). But this is mainly fluid and if you pick up your old lifestyle again after the detox, you will soon be back to your old weight.
You can just follow your detox treatment at home and give a good boost to weight loss. But if you do not want yo-yo, then it is important to permanently adjust your diet after the detox.
3. Popular detox cures
There are several detox programs that you can follow. Here a number of options for fasting or detoxing:
- 5:2 Fasting diet. This means that you will fast two days a week. On these days you get very few calories. Just eat the rest of the week as usual.
- Juice fastening. You drink only juices of fruit, vegetables, and herbs for 5 days. Maximum 4 per day. So no solid food. You can make the smoothies yourself in a blender. Another option is to buy juices (ready at the health food store) You can support this diet by using spirulina tablets and linseed oil. Drink green tea and lots of water during juice fastening.
- 'One meal a day'. You only eat one meal a day, usually at 3 pm. You do not eat anything for the rest of the day. You only drink water, tea, and coffee without sugar or milk. You can always do this form of fasting or a number of days per week.
- Are you standing still with weight loss?
- Do you suffer from chronic constipation, diarrhea or abdominal pain?
- Are you tired of tiredness or lethargy?
- Do you have sensitive skin, acne or vague allergies?
- Suffer from sore muscles or joints?
- Are you getting sick lately?
- Are you easily grumpy or irritable?
- Are you mildly depressed or unmotivated?
- If the answer to one or more of these questions is yes, then detoxing with a detox cure may be the solution for you!
Note: if in doubt always consult your doctor or dietitian. It is not advisable to do a detox cure if you:
- Being pregnant
- Breastfeeding
- Have liver problems
- Medication such as gastric acid inhibitors or certain anti-depressants
- Underweight or eating disorders
Why is it that detox is needed? It is because the acid-base (acidic versus alkaline) balance in your body is disrupted. An acid body = a sick body. Conversely, this also applies. The more basic (alkaline) your body is, the healthier.
An acidic body comes mainly because we ingest too much bad nutrition. But stress also plays an important role, for example. In the image below you can see which food is good for you and which food you should not take.
1. Detox with fresh herbs and spices
Did you know that herbs are wonderful plants that help your body to detoxify? With this you can think of:
- Coriander; cheap and available everywhere. You can also make delicious recipes like fruit juices, pestos, and green smoothies.
- Parsley; very good for the functioning of your kidneys, which play an important role in the detoxification of your body.
- Turmeric: anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory
- Lemon juice: with fresh vegetables and fruit in the slow juicer. Or just in a glass of water of course.
- Black pepper; good for your liver!
Fibers help keep your intestines clean. Fruit and vegetables naturally contain a lot of fiber. Some types such as avocados and artichokes contain extra fiber. Among the fruits, Raspberries and Oranges are real fiber bombs. Fibers are also present in seeds and kernels. Add linseed and chia seed to your food and smoothies.
3. Detox drinks
What can you drink to detoxify your body? Water helps your body to drain toxins. Therefore always drink enough water. Also, green tea is a must. It is rich in antioxidants and has a detoxifying effect on the liver. Furthermore, herbal tea is a good detoxifier. You buy it in the health food store. Note: if you use medication, always check whether the tea can be drunk in combination with your medication.
7. Remove before you start a detox cure ...
A good run-off period prior to your detox treatment is of great importance. If you start without preparation, you can suffer from headaches and nausea. Here is a schedule for the run-off period:
- Day 1: no meat, fish, eggs, cheese or meat products. No sweet or savory snacks. No bread, rice, and pasta.
- Day 2: Now also have caffeine, alcohol. No products baked in fat or oil.
- Day 3: Switch to two meals and eat about half of what you usually eat. No dairy. Only eat fruit and vegetables.
After fasting you can use the following schedule for the build-up period:
- Day 1: A piece of fruit for breakfast. A small dish of oatmeal as lunch. In between, you can eat some fresh vegetables or a rice cake
- Day 2: Oatmeal and a piece of fruit for breakfast. For lunch, you use a maximum of 2 crackers or rice cakes. For dinner, you can eat stir-fried vegetables and some raw vegetables. In between fruit or a rice cake.
- Day 3: Same as day 2, only now you can also use a piece of fish or tofu at dinner.
When can you fast the best? The timing of your detox treatment is very important. Choose a time in the year that you are free from work. Or very quiet in any case. Make sure you do not choose a stressful period, because this will counteract the detoxification.
Take enough rest. So do not go crazy sports during your detox period. Meditation, walking and regular 30 minutes of compulsory relaxation help. But I must say that during my 7-day detox I had so much energy, that I found that resting really difficult.
10. Hold on or quit?
At times you will get mentally heavy. Especially during the reduction period and the first days of your detox, you will be hungry and you may be slightly sick. You will probably also often have a cold. This is because your body goes into the low-power mode. Two golden tips to keep it going:
- Go smart with days counting. Imagine, you are on day 2 and you are equally heavy. Do not say anything to yourself, I only need 5 days ... Instead, you say: "I've been sitting on it for almost two days and I'm almost halfway". If you are over half, then it is wise to say, just to persevere I only need 2 days.
- Make small steps. At heavy moments you will think about giving up. Then it is extremely important to make small steps. Tell yourself: "I'll keep it full today, tomorrow I can possibly stop". Always finish the day. You will see that you feel wonderful the next morning. This gives you the motivation to continue.
The big advantage of a detox cure is that you feel better, kilos waste and even better looks. So do you want:
- Mega has a lot of energy?
- Sleepless, but still feel much fitter?
- Be super sharp?
- Feel yourself wonderfully light?
- Feel a comfortable 'goose-bump-like' feeling all over your body?
- Want to appreciate good and healthy food again?
Did you know that your body sours extra hard after your 40th? This has to do with growing older and your body is becoming less and less flexible and toxic waste is accumulating. This is also the reason why many women get health problems after their 40th. Just look around you. Rheumatism, skin problems and can not lose weight anymore. The toxic and acidic substances in your body cause these kinds of diseases.
Are you over 40? And do not you want to get sick because of all those toxic substances? Then I definitely advise you to detox quickly.
Detoxing - kickstart losing weight (especially if you stopped)
During a detox cure, you will lose weight fast. This is, of course, a perfect start if you want to lose weight seriously.
The reason why many women cannot lose weight is that as you get older a lot of toxic substances are stored in your fat cells. These fat cells are very difficult to get away by healthy eating or dieting. But if you first follow a detox, the toxic substances are broken down and you can lose weight again.
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