This is super interesting! Im dealing w diabetes and have been on chemo twice. My body has been subjected to long term antibiotic use and am now coming off. My body is bloating hurting everywhere from inflammation and need to know how to manuver detox and what supplements to take!

Im in pain! Sorry to hear that Jamie. I think the best way forward is for you to consult a naturopath or nutritionist. You have a lot of issues that need a personalized approach through a detailed consultation. I have terrible bloating and IBS. Do you think this would be beneficial?

Try a course of probiotics to calm down your stomach. My husband takes GTS Kambucha 16oz drinks they help his stomach big time. He drinks one every morning on an empty stomach. Great tip! Kombucha tea is a probiotic and contains many antioxidants — great for your liver and stomach 🙂.

Generally, a detox does not include animal-based foodstuff and I would not recommend it myself. Hi Hi! Is taking oats with raw nuts through out the detox period ok? Hi Lynn — Had to look up B. but I see it is Binge Eating Disorder. I would suggest talking further with your health provider.

However, there was a package of edamame in our fridge and I decided to try it on my salad yesterday. Is edamame allowed on a cleanse? Is that due to the cleanse itself or the edamame? For the record, I usually never have that kind of reaction to edamame.

The bloating is possibly a result of an excess of fruit sugar causing fermentation in the stomach. Raw vegetables are also hard to digest. So noted! Thank you.

If your body is unable to digest raw veggies, it is better to cook them and then be able to absorb the nutrients effectively. I eat lentils and quinoa also to feel satiated and for protein.

The benefits were amazing. Hi, My body has been screaming at me for help with detoxifying. About a month ago I was mainly healthy gluten free, mostly dairy free, ate eggs and sushi occasionally, lots of veggies and fruit — about 30g of fibre daily but my not so great habit was my slight obsession with chocolate.

How long should I do a cleanse for? And how strict should I be? I want to blend fruits and veg and drink it with pulp can I eat whole foods too or should I just do the drinks?

Swollen lymph glands are a result of bacterial or viral infections, where your body is trying to fight off these invaders. It is not the result of eating too much chocolate! Please consult with your doctor to find out if there is an underlying problem that needs treatment. A detox is a good way to boost your immune system so this could help kill any infection.

Download my Detox guide above to see how to reset your diet — and hopefully control your chocolate cravings. I eat Veggies, lentils, quinoa, coconut milk. Minimum fruit like berries only. And wild salmon. and no sugar. No soy no dairy no gmos only organic and no corn.

No peanuts. The second I went back to dairy and crappy food all symptoms back. Now this is my body and were all differant but theres a book called the virgin diet.

You should look into it. Cutting out the major hi intolerance foods will do wonders. I am thinking of doing like a juice and vegetable detox once a week.

Is this any good to the system or would I be doing some damages? Have a browse of my Nutrition category to find out more. It is dependent on so many things — but a good way to confirm you are drinking enough is to make sure your urine is very light-colored and mainly odorless.

Hi I just want to know if I will be allowed to eat dates my docker has put me on a veg only detox. I would like to do a cucumber detox. How long would you recommend doing the detox? If you are underweight, I would not recommend a cucumber detox as you will likely lose even more weight.

Download above. Seeds are packed with nutrients, after all they have everything they need to create a new plant. So, yes, eat them in moderation. Hi — I am starting a detox which I have done many times however I am trying to come up with recipes as I end up hating tomatoes at the end normally and hoping to come up with more variety.

The detox recommends to avoid Coconut products milk, cream and oil and I was wondering if you knew why? I can avoid all meat and dairy but would like to do some healthy curries as an alternative and not a fan or almond or soy milks.

Coconut products are high in fat, so its best to avoid during a detox. I suggest trying oat milk as an alternative to dairy — I find it much tastier than almond or soy milk.

For recipes, have a browse of my Recipes or try some recommended cookery books in my Bookshop. I would say the risks outweigh the benefits.

There is no need to use charcoal for an effective detox and it can cause serious side effects. If you must, use sparingly and buy from a trusted source.

It depends how much you eat of rice and flour. Eat brown rice and look for gluten-free flour, but keep both to a few servings per week. Fill up with vegetables or better carbs such as millet or quinoa. Generally, after foods have been prepared and cooked there are very few phytates left to interfere with mineral absorption.

I can only see this being a problem if you have a compromised digestive system, eat mainly raw foods, or very low levels of minerals.

In those cases, I would suggest getting your mineral levels checked in a blood test at your family doctor. Omg, I need your help.. this is my 1st detox.

Day 1 I took my detox liquid in the morning.. Than I ate bake beans that had a lil bark sauce in it. Then for lunch, I had vegetables. Day 3 I decided to take the detox in the evening.

No breakfast or lunch. Day 4 I took the detox in the afternoon. So now I have with going to the bedroom.. smdh I know I need to stop snacking a eat more.. so far I have eaten nothing but shrimp.

After today ima start over wit my food.. can you please help me? Hey, if you could try to eat regular small meals then it would help you reduce your snacking. If you need to snack, try more healthy alternatives such as an apple or banana or some raw nuts.

Good luck! Great Questions and Great Answers. I learn a lot here. Do you have a FB, IG or Blog. I am doing a 5 day juice detox, I wanted to eat small meals for diner.

Ie: beets, spinach, maybe kale will it ruin the detox? Hi, I am on a juice cleaning Dite for about 7 weeks, and walk at least 5 miles daily.

My question is , Is this juicing cause abdominal pain? I drink 7 cups of juice daily, mix of fruit and veggies but mostly veggies. IMO 7 weeks is too long to stay on such an extreme diet — you will be missing out on fiber, good fats and protein at the very least.

Please consult your doctor if the pain persists. Hi, I just started detoxing. I drink 3 smoothies on a day and have 3 snacks fruits, vegies or nuts.

Is it heatlhy to detox like that? Or could I rather one meal? Small, frequent meals are better than one big one. Just make sure you are not eating too many calories — and perhaps vary your protein intake as nuts are high in fat. How can I drink coffee during cleansing? Should I wait to not take it first thing in the morning or switch to the after noon?

before or after meal? It will most likely be difficult as caffeine is quite addictive, so maybe best to cut down gradually beforehand and then eliminate entirely during your detox. Jane, coffee is a natural diuretic and I see some sites say it helps frequency of urination so if mixed properly with lots of water intake it can help with detox.

I am not sure what to believe anymore. Caffeine interferes with normal liver function, according to nutritionist Patrick Holford, and is therefore not recommended on a detox as the liver is the most critical organ for detoxifying.

Hey Nika, yes, you can eat gluten-free breads and noodles on this detox but keep them to a minimum. I would also suggest varying your diet by adding beans and lentils — nuts are high in fat so should not be your main source of protein.

I detox and cleanse periodically, workout and eat well. My question is, I started taking a cell synthesizer about 4 months ago. This is my first detox while taking it. My cleanse is herbal. Sorry, I have no idea what this is! Apples, bananas and pears are the best fruits for a detox. And be wary of juicing — you lose the benefit of the fiber in the whole fruit.

Can you take a detox supplement when you have non alcoholic cirrohsis and what types of meds can not be taken with a detox supplement. I already eat in a pretty restricted way….

I also pretty much do not do grains either….. esp not corn, as it seems to have very negative effects on me. I do eat lots of nuts tho! or is that a no as well? Just need a lil help getting started pls.

Thanks so much! Hey Cindy — what about home-made baked beans for breakfast? Or scrambled tofu? Both can be found in the Recipes page of this blog. You can also download my free guide at the top of this page for more info on detox diets.

Eating healthy foods in a smaller quantity would help you to adjust your diet long-term and reduce weight slowly and effectively. But, no problem, with the bean stew 🙂. I take Vyvanse. When taking prescription medication, it is not recommended to follow a detox regime as there may be interactions with the drugs.

Always check with your doctor first. For a less intense detox, a few portions of chicken per week would be ok. I generally eat very well. I cook most of my meals.

I eat practically no processed foods. I do drink wine every night. How about turkey soup which I make with lots of vegetables like cabbage, carrots, onions, kabocha Squash, celery and green beans.

I like to use the carcass of my christmas turkey. Well that Christmas Turkey may not be so good for you — see why here. Pasta with tomato sauce no meat.

Hope that is ok. I make my sauce. I can give up meat. Fine with me. Hope I can have nice portions of pasta. In Italy they ate it for lunch and dinner late. They are all slim. Fresh tuna is served because the administrator thinks it detoxes metals and in the same breathe says the amount needs to be monitored because of mercury.

I asked how that works and where is the informational source… To no avail…. does sound very suspect to me. As you say, tuna is something to avoid as it is heavily contaminated by mercury. It is a good source of omega-3 fatty acids which are essential for good health, but there are plenty of other sources such as flaxseeds, walnuts and soybeans.

Cold-water fish such as sardines and mackerel are also good sources — smaller fish are less contaminated than the fish at the top of the food chain like tuna. Your email address will not be published.

Worst Foods for a Detox Diet The worst foods in a detox diet are meat, dairy, wheat, alcohol and caffeine: Meat slows down digestion, clogs up the bowels and helps bacteria to breed in your guts. Milk, cheese and other dairy products are acidic to the body, leading to poor cell function and the slowing down of detoxification.

Wheat is harmful to the lining of the intestines and leads to poor nutrient intake. Wheat gluten irritates the gut and can cause bloating, indigestion and constipation. Alcohol is toxic to the liver and reduces levels of detoxifying minerals such as zinc and magnesium. Caffeine leads to increased levels of toxins in the body.

A high salt diet is bad for blood pressure but also slows down cell functioning and the detox process. Sugar in the diet increases mood swings, brain fog and energy peaks and troughs.

Sugar fights against the good bacteria in the gut leading to slower detoxification. Bad fats add to the strain on the liver and to your waistline. Many artificial ingredients are made from petrochemicals that are toxic to the liver and hard to break down and detoxify.

Best Foods for a Detox Diet The best detox foods are vegetables, fruit, whole-grains, beans, nuts and seeds. Fish in a Detox Diet Cold-water fish like salmon, mackerel and sardines contain good fats that reduce inflammation and boost immune functioning.

Getting the Balance Right It is important to get the balance right in your detox diet. Previous Best Supplements for a Detox.

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Eating well consistently will give you a steady stream of the helpers your body needs to support the detoxification process. Biotransformation is a term we use at Canyon Ranch to describe detoxification.

It refers to the process of changing an unwanted compound into a form that can be easily excreted. Most toxins — including prescription drugs, pesticides, and alcohol — are fat soluble. This means they are unable to circulate in your bloodstream, which is water-based, or be eliminated through urine, which is also water-based.

With the help of the bioactive components of certain foods, the liver converts these toxins into water-based metabolites so they can be eliminated. We also eliminate toxins when we exhale air from our lungs. Layered with many health benefits, onions contain allicin, quercetin, and several other polyphenol antioxidants.

These compounds help protect the body from oxidative stress, which contributes to conditions like heart disease and cancer. The healthy compounds in onions are more concentrated in the outer layers, so peel off as little as possible the next time you slice.

Fresh-cut and crushed garlic also contains allicin. Cruciferous vegetables — like broccoli, cauliflower, and brussels sprouts — are loaded with detoxifying sulfuric compounds such as sulforaphane, which give them their sharp flavor and smell.

They also help the liver perform its role in eliminating toxins. These crunchy veggies have been linked to inhibiting the development of several types of cancer, and sulforaphane helps process estrogen, as well. Native to South and Southeast Asia, people have relied on this yellow spice for centuries to treat liver and digestive problems such as colitis, ulcers, and indigestion.

Research has shown that turmeric supports brain health, lowers triglycerides, and may protect against colon, stomach, and esophageal cancer.

These small berries pack a concentrated punch. Blueberries also contain dietary fiber as do most plant foods , which is digested by probiotic bacteria in the gut, producing a source of fuel for bowel cells.

Fiber also binds to harmful compounds, ensuring that they are not reabsorbed from the bowel back into the bloodstream. If you can, opt for wild blueberries, which pack more anthocyanins than larger, commercial varieties.

Green tea also protects against cancer, cardiovascular disease. and even cavities. Yogurt is an excellent source of probiotics, good-for-you microorganisms that can help fight inflammation.

Anything that decreases inflammation supports detoxification and immune health.