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Getting back on track.. detox

  • 28-12-2010 4:51pm
    #1
    shimmery
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 81 ✭✭


    Ok with the passing of the main part of christmas..its time to do damage controll, and its not good!after feasting and drinking for the past few days solid, (i swear i never had an empty belly) im looking to start afresh, beginning with a detox.just wondering has anyone any tips..is the fruit and veg for 2/3 days with oceans of water-does that do more harm than good? or detox patches any use that you put on your feet? i also want to speed up my metabolism after the detox, im wondering what is the best diet or tips for this also?i need an overhaul!!!

    thanks a mil :)


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  • #2
    metamorphosis
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,991 ✭✭✭metamorphosis


    Your body has a built in detox system = your liver and kidneys. Silly idea on nothing but fruit and veg with juice for 3 days, ditto to the patches.

    If you want to speed up your metabolism - exercise. The more active you are and more lean tissue you have, the higher your metabolic rate.

    If you really need detox - then clean eating - lots of lean meat and fish (oily fish been the best), lots of green veggies and nuts. Lots of proteins, healthy fats and some complex carbs. Within a week you will be feeling a million times better. There is no quick fix that lasts.


  • #3
    moon.light
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3 ✭moon.light


    Fruits and vegs is a great idea but your body might be not used to eating like that so maybe adding some grain-like foods (millet, quinoa, buckwheat, brown rice) with steamed vegetables and a fresh salad on a side would be a better option. And dried fruits and nuts instead of sweets.


  • #4
    shimmery
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 81 ✭✭shimmery


    thanks for your help. Im going to try just eat simple unprocessed foods, plenty of fruit, veg, water, no dairy, porridge for brekkie, soups/ salads for lunch and planty of veg and a chicken breast for dinner.we'll see how long this lasts :)


  • #5
    AFan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1 ✭AFan


    As above your body is a great detoxer and even just taking the pressure off it (no caffine, alcohol, sugar, dairy and wheat) + lots of good healthy fruit and veg & LOADS of water will make a difference. If you are looking for something more specific CNM the college of naturopathic medicine are running a guided detox.

    Here's to happy healthy New Year! :)


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