Done correctly the 7 day detox programme should help release stored toxins by encouraging tissues to release what they hold, partially by reducing the overall load on your liver.
7 Day Detox – Cleanse Your System …
Before your 7 day detox or you undergo any detoxification process its important that you understand exactly what is being taken on.
Your liver is responsible for detoxifying any chemical or substance that you ingest or inhale. This includes environmental toxins such as pollution, or dietary substances including caffeine and alcohol.
Your liver breaks down the potentially poisonous elements and then combines them with innocuous substances before being passed for excretion which takes place through your kidneys, bowel and skin.
Starting a true detoxification programme means you must allocate the time for it, and you must be prepared for some rough days.
The 7 day detox program is relatively short and should allow your body to release toxins without causing you much more than a few headaches.
Tips for an effective 7 day detox….
Drink Water. Eat Essential Fats. Eat Protein Rich Foods.
- Don’t rush into detoxing.
- Start a few days ahead by reducing your caffeine intake to one coffee or tea a day, and stop drinking alcohol.
- Increase your consumption of fresh steamed or raw vegetables from five to seven portions a day.
- Invest in a juicer. Juices provide a great source of highly absorbable nutrients.
- Make sure, that after you detox, you’re careful not to re-tox.
The 7 Day Detox ….
Introduction… It’s Detox, Not Starvation…
The 7 Day Detox plan helps clear out the toxic wastes that can accumulate over years of eating a diet high in refined and junk foods.
It starts with two ‘fasting days’, when you will be drinking plenty of cleansing fruit and vegetable juices, and eating little more than salads and fresh fruit.
After that come five days of healthy eating with the emphasis on fruit and vegetables – often eaten raw – but with protein, fats and carbohydrates added in the form of nuts, wholegrains, fish, poultry, eggs and high-quality, cold-pressed oils.
Forget about coffee and alcohol for the next seven days and instead of heavy seasoning learn to use herbs to sharpen flavours and accent tastes.
In the first couple of days it is common to experience some flatulence and Diarrhoea, but by the end of the week you will experience an improvement in a wide range of your digestive movements.
As a bonus there will be an overall improvement in your wellbeing and particularly in your complexion.
If you feel you need to lose a little weight you may be pleasantly surprised to find that you lose up to half a stone.
A detox like this, although designed to deal with specific problems, will normally contribute other health benefits too.
7 day Detox – Day One
Breakfast
Juice of half a grapefruit in half a glass of hot water, topped up with apple juice and a spoonful of honey. A bunch of grapes and an apple.
Mid-Morning Snack
A glass of hot water and honey. A few grapes
Lunch
A large glass of vegetable juice spiked with a squeeze of lemon juice. A large bowl of dried fruit, previously soaked overnight: apricots, figs, sultanas, etc.
Mid-Afternoon Snack
Hot Blackcurrant and Apple juice with a little honey added
Main Meal
A mixed salad of fresh raw vegetables; celery, grated cabbage, chicory, any green or red salad leaves, chunks of fennel, watercress, and any other fresh salad vegetables you enjoy. Salad dressing and an Apple.
Salad Dressing Recipe:
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon parsley
sea salt & freshly ground black pepper to season
7 day Detox – Day Two
Same As Day One – Except Main Meal
Main Meal
Celery, Radish & Walnut Salad. A Baked Potato and sugar-free baked beans.
Salad Recipe:
1 Bunch Radishes
3-4 Sticks Celery
125g/4oz Walnuts
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon lemon juice
sea salt & black pepper to season
Scrub the radishes and cut them into fine slices: save the best unwilted bits of the green leafy tops. Clean the celery and slice fine; save some of the feathery fronds. Roughly chop the walnuts. Make a dressing with the oil, lemon juice and seasoning. Spoon the dressing over and decorate with the fronds of the celery and radish.
Click the links below for the third, fourth, fifth, sixth and seventh days of the detox program.
Try not to skip any days or pick and choose the meals. Stick with the program to get the maximum benefit from it.
Detox Day Three
The Third day and over the fasting period. Now you can eat some good wholesome food.
Detox Day Four
The fourth day of your detox program. Halfway through and getting into the swing of things.
Detox Day Five
The fifth day in your seven day detox program. Just over half way there and well on the way to a cleaner, healthier body.
Detox Day Six
Your Penultimate day of detox. Hang in there and complete the full seven day program for maximum benefits.
Detox Day Seven
Your final day of detox. Just remember to eat carefully for the next few days to maximize
the benefits of the detox.
Boost Your Natural Detox …
Detox Drops can be used as part of a gentle detoxification program to safely cleanse and flush out your system. They support your body’s natural ability to remove toxins and waste without harmful side effects.
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