Detox Diet

knk1553

Hey guys,

My friend and I are looking for a good/fairly simple to follow detox diet to jump start our weightloss/clean out some toxins (we watched a lovely video in class on the bad effects of food and the Gershin diet, and I think we both would love to detox out some stuff). I know there is a 3-5 day juice fast (the one where you fresh-squeeze your own fruits and veggies...not the crazy ones) and while I do have a juicer, its really time consuming and I've heard it makes you the most irritable person in the world for 3 days and I unfortunately don't have time to be like that for right now. Any suggestions on anything with maybe a milder approach but still gets a similar effect.

tgzerozone

I'll be the first on this one.

You are not going to get very positive replies here regarding a detox diet, for the simple reason that it is nonsense. Your body cleanses itself. Start your weight loss by eating healthy and counting your calories, it does not need any jump start and any silly detox diet isn't going to jump start anything.

tsh0ck

the more you work out, the more oxygen gets into your blood stream. that allows for the elimination of more free radicals from your body, which are the toxins in the blood. so no need to use a diet to detox. just work out. eat right. bam. done.

silkysly

I'll be the first on this one.

You are not going to get very positive replies here regarding a detox diet, for the simple reason that it is nonsense. Your body cleanses itself. Start your weight loss by eating healthy and counting your calories, it does not need any jump start and any silly detox diet isn't going to jump start anything.

..., what he said.

knk1553

I don't mean necessarily to lose weight, but there is a lot of research and fact on the fact that a raw foods "detox" type diet does actually help your body. Sorry if that offends anyone or if I'm not going to get positive responses, but there is proof that processed and packaged foods, and even cooking fruits/veggies does take the nutrients out of it. One of my classes has had us explore a lot of alternative methods to conventional western medicine and one major aspect of everything we're looking it involves a "detox" of some sorts, which is generally eating an entirely organic vegan raw foods diet for 2 weeks or so, or a juice fast type thing. Feel free to look up The Gerson Institute, Andrew Weil, and sick, fat, and nearly dead.

And btw... I think its interesting people support the use of diet pills, but completely bash something that isn't pumping your body full of chemicals and caffeine.

chachadiva150

You're fairly new. Every forum has a "forum culture." This forum is not big on alternative methods and ideas.

Do your own research and do what you feel is best. You can post and ask questions, but be prepared for negative responses.

tinattinat

I don't mean necessarily to lose weight, but there is a lot of research and fact on the fact that a raw foods "detox" type diet does actually help your body. Sorry if that offends anyone or if I'm not going to get positive responses, but there is proof that processed and packaged foods, and even cooking fruits/veggies does take the nutrients out of it. One of my classes has had us explore a lot of alternative methods to conventional western medicine and one major aspect of everything we're looking it involves a "detox" of some sorts, which is generally eating an entirely organic vegan raw foods diet for 2 weeks or so, or a juice fast type thing. Feel free to look up The Gerson Institute, Andrew Weil, and sick, fat, and nearly dead.

And btw... I think its interesting people support the use of diet pills, but completely bash something that isn't pumping your body full of chemicals and caffeine.

So then why not just eat a raw, organic vegan diet for 2 weeks to "detox"? Not sure what you are looking for, then.

GoldspursX3

And btw... I think its interesting people support the use of diet pills, but completely bash something that isn't pumping your body full of chemicals and caffeine.

Actually the general consensus on this site is "diet pills" are bunk too.

tgzerozone

I don't mean necessarily to lose weight, but there is a lot of research and fact on the fact that a raw foods "detox" type diet does actually help your body. Sorry if that offends anyone or if I'm not going to get positive responses, but there is proof that processed and packaged foods, and even cooking fruits/veggies does take the nutrients out of it. One of my classes has had us explore a lot of alternative methods to conventional western medicine and one major aspect of everything we're looking it involves a "detox" of some sorts, which is generally eating an entirely organic vegan raw foods diet for 2 weeks or so, or a juice fast type thing. Feel free to look up The Gerson Institute, Andrew Weil, and sick, fat, and nearly dead.

And btw... I think its interesting people support the use of diet pills, but completely bash something that isn't pumping your body full of chemicals and caffeine.

As previous poster said, what does this have to do with detox? If you eat a raw food diet and get your correct nutrients in that is what people call a healthy diet. I don't see why it has anything to do with detox?

And I've never seen anyone here promoting diet pills for the record.

tigersword

I don't mean necessarily to lose weight, but there is a lot of research and fact on the fact that a raw foods "detox" type diet does actually help your body. Sorry if that offends anyone or if I'm not going to get positive responses, but there is proof that processed and packaged foods, and even cooking fruits/veggies does take the nutrients out of it. One of my classes has had us explore a lot of alternative methods to conventional western medicine and one major aspect of everything we're looking it involves a "detox" of some sorts, which is generally eating an entirely organic vegan raw foods diet for 2 weeks or so, or a juice fast type thing. Feel free to look up The Gerson Institute, Andrew Weil, and sick, fat, and nearly dead.

And btw... I think its interesting people support the use of diet pills, but completely bash something that isn't pumping your body full of chemicals and caffeine.

Your liver and your kidneys detox your body 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. "Detox" diets serve no real purpose, other than making money for whoever is pushing the diet.

dancingdeer

Have you heard of the BluePrint Cleanse and Juices? They are on Facebook, and you can buy their juices at most Whole Foods.

Amy911Gray

Do a bit of research on negative-calorie foods. Load your diet with those for a week. Trust me--you will eat more than you want to think about, AND feel the best you've ever felt before!!!!

Don't forget about the protein though!!!

teresacc26

Why such rude comments to a newcomer..she just asked a simple question and ya'll practically bashing what she said she 'heard' she already knew this. A simple answer or polite opinion would have sufficed. if you dont have anything Kind to say then dont bother typing it....

I too have "heard" of the whole juice detox business but since you guys say the body 'detoxifies' itself and Not to do it then ill take your advice.

Simple.

Be Blessed

mdulanto9177

I don't mean necessarily to lose weight, but there is a lot of research and fact on the fact that a raw foods "detox" type diet does actually help your body.


Alot of "detox" products are vegetable pills of some sort, also lots of fiber..so again to free your body from this chemicals...you should eat clean...trust me you get this energy and face starts clearing up and excercise all help "cleanse the body."

GoldspursX3

Why such rude comments to a newcomer..she just asked a simple question and ya'll practically bashing what she said she 'heard' she already knew this. A simple answer or polite opinion would have sufficed. if you dont have anything Kind to say then dont bother typing it....

I too have "heard" of the whole juice detox business but since you guys say the body 'detoxifies' itself and Not to do it then ill take your advice.

Simple.

Be Blessed

I don't see anyone bashing her.

chachadiva150

I too have "heard" of the whole juice detox business but since you guys say the body 'detoxifies' itself and Not to do it then ill take your advice.

Why are you believing "you guys" instead of doing your own research. Who's to say that "detoxng" doesn't have some benefits?

I believe in juice fasting. I wouldn't say it has special detoxifying powers but I believe it does something.

Bottom line: use your own mind.

tgzerozone

Why such rude comments to a newcomer..she just asked a simple question and ya'll practically bashing what she said she 'heard' she already knew this. A simple answer or polite opinion would have sufficed. if you dont have anything Kind to say then dont bother typing it....

I too have "heard" of the whole juice detox business but since you guys say the body 'detoxifies' itself and Not to do it then ill take your advice.

Simple.

Be Blessed

Re-read all posts and have not seen one rude comment.

GoldspursX3

To the OP, what research has been done to validate these detox diets? If the only research you can find on it is from the company marketing the product then I would tread carefully. Your body is designed to flush toxins from your system. Give it the nutrients it needs from healthy, whole foods and it will thank you for it. Just my $.02.

paulcer

What toxins are you trying to get rid of?

Aaaand yeah, never, ever heard anyone here recommend diet pills.

Msdld2011

Well Said. Add me...I'm looking for support, advice and ideas...Fairly new to MFP

abrooks428

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