Need some healthy detox meal ideas ???

lemorncutt

So this detox I'm on is to clean out the digestive system by taking natural herbal tablets daily before and after meals (breakfast and dinner times) and have to go on a strict detox cleanse diet of only fruit veg and some wholegrains nuts and legumes, so not meat no dairy and eggs and no pretty much anything that comes in a package so wholesome foods and I'm finding it hard to come up with reciepes and things to eat any suggestions on some recipe ideas ???
Thanks heaps

Jynus

It's called your liver.

the only thing detox diets do is prove you need further education about how the body works. Cause a detox diet is at BEST 100% useless. At worst screws with your bodies hormones.

eat clean with a balanced macro intake. Congratulations, you're now detoxed.

Masterdo

There are countless posts on the forums about this, and you can see a pattern in them... It's not a good pattern to be in too...

Basically, what you are doing, is completely useless... Your body doesn't need any "detox" or anything. Just eat healthy things, within your calorie budget, be patient, diligent and that's it... There are no shortcuts, and it's not rocket science.

So yeah, the best advice I think you could get right now is to stop wasting hope, energy and efforts into stuff like that, and take this opportunity to learn about this journey you are beginning.

Good luck!

cboutin89

Don't let those crazy detox diets fool you, they may not be as effective as you think( they can do more harm than good);but if you want a natural way to detox increase you fiber intake. Prunes make an excellent source of fiber. Try eating 6-8 prunes a day and you will be cleansed for sure.

Sarauk2sf

You do not need to detox/cleanse or any such stuff. The body is perfectly capable of doing that on its own.

Also, where are you going to get your protein from?


http://www.weightlossresources.co.uk/diet/detox.htm

"There’s simply no scientific evidence to suggest that our bodies need help to get rid of waste products if we are healthy and there’s little proof to support the claims that detox diets work. Quite rightly, most nutritionists, dietitians and doctors believe that our bodies are completely capable of excreting waste without the aid of ‘detoxing’ – that’s what our liver, lungs, kidneys and skin are designed to do, after all. Most experts also say that strict detox diets followed in the long term, can lead to nutrient deficiencies and health problems associated with this."

BeautyFromPain

Don't let those crazy detox diets fool you, they may not be as effective as you think( they can do more harm than good);but if you want a natural way to detox increase you fiber intake. Prunes make an excellent source of fiber. Try eating 6-8 prunes a day and you will be cleansed for sure.

+1.
Your liver detoxes everything for you already.

tigersword

What they all said.

What exactly so you think those tablets are "detoxing?" What exactly do you think is in your intestines that shouldn't be? Most "detoxes" end up either doing nothing at all, or killing off all of the natural gut bacteria that you need for good health, which actually makes you less healthy, and can have severe mental effects as well (the gut-brain connection is really a fascinating topic of study.)

indrani1947

Agree detox is not healthy on the other side I drink aloe Vera juice daily 15 mls, it's full of vitamins and minerals I have also recently started drinking kefir full of probiotics both these are natural and will help with any digestion issues google for further info.

bathsheba_c

Your digestive system is already "clean." If it wasn't, you would know about it very quickly in a medically dramatic fashion. Just make sure to get enough fiber and maybe probiotics (especially if you are ever put on antibiotics) for optimum gut health.

Just out of curiosity, and also so you can get more targeted advice than "NOOOOOOOOO, detoxes are evil!!!!!," why do you think you should detox?

tommygirl15

Like everyone has said, your body can detox on it's own. However, you can help your body by not putting processed junk into it.

lyndalpn

It's called your liver.

the only thing detox diets do is prove you need further education about how the body works. Cause a detox diet is at BEST 100% useless. At worst screws with your bodies hormones.

eat clean with a balanced macro intake. Congratulations, you're now detoxed.

This is correct. And I'm a doctor. Eat well and you don't need to detox.
In saying that, I try to eat lots of whole foods and little processed foods. Feel free to add me if I can help with ideas.

Dave198lbs

best detox meal?

3 glasses of water

melaniecheeks

While I share the sentiments that detox pills aren't going to do you much good, I can give some suggestions for meals with what you're planning to eat.

Salad. Use whatever you have, but spinach, rocket, tomatoes, olives, cucumber, peppers are a good base. Dress with lemon juice and olive oil.

Stir fry - onions, mushrooms, peppers, maybe some tofu for protein.

Chilli - onions, tinned tomatoes, beans of your choice (chickpeas, red kidney etc) and chilli to taste - either flakes or fresh.

earlyxer

There is absolutely ZERO scientific evidence that "detox" or fasting has any benefit at all - and plenty of evidence that it's harmful. It's popularity is explained by the fact that it's a lazy way to lose weight - weight loss by the absence of activity. Fitness is achieved by the continuous application of healthy practices, not some mystical shortcut. Now, go have some scrambled egg whites and whole wheat toast (no butter!) for breakfast.

Rocbola

There is absolutely ZERO scientific evidence that "detox" or fasting has any benefit at all

Look harder.

Firefox7275

If you want to 'detox' just feed your body a balance of the nutrients it needs from wholefoods and your organs will do the job fine - liver, kidney. bladder, bowel and skin all play a role in excretion. If you wish to cut out meat and dairy be sure you are replacing the nutrients those foods supply with other foods. Please carefully research those 'natural' herbal tablets, there are numerous poisonous or toxic chemicals found in nature. Laxative abuse is laxative abuse, regardless of if you are using natural products.

Don't forget the long chain omeg-3s in oily fish are classed as essential, our cells NEED them for health, we evolved to digest and metabolise sea fish. You have to eat a ton of ground seeds to get enough short chain omega-3s because the conversion rate can be as low as 10%. We also need vitamin B12 found in meat, fish, dairy and eggs and find haem iron easier to absorb than plant iron - if you wish to continue with this 'detox' I suggest you spend time researching healthy vegan diets. Depriving your body of nutrients can put it into a state of stress, our bodes cannot tell the difference between a famine and a fast or highly restrictive dietary practices.

auddii

I agree with the above that detoxing is not needed. If you feel you need to essentially "reset" your system, try looking into the Whole30. It's eating real food for 30, but they suggest clean eating. Lean proteins, lots of veggies, some fruits, some nuts, some fats. Basically, most things from a can, box, or bag aren't allowed. It does knock out most grains, which I know freaks out a lot of people. But I avoid grains most days and still eat a ton of carbs through veggies. Also, the whole30 is not meant to be lifestyle change. It's a 30 day program to try and give you a better starting point, and then you can add back in foods.

earlyxer

There is absolutely ZERO scientific evidence that "detox" or fasting has any benefit at all

Look harder.

I did - do you have some magical website with peer-reviewed information which you'd like to share? Or just anecdotal evidence?

Ramberta

My friend tried a detox died two years ago. It didn't work for him then, and it won't work for you now-- you'll just feel like **** for a couple days (literally) and give up.

Consider your current diet. I'm not going to judge, but you probably eat fairly unhealthily right now-- there are some food groups you like to overindulge in, or you really love soda, or you just gotta have your fast food sandwich on your break. I don't know, but my point is, examine what you eat now and compare it to this detox diet. Any radical change is a) going to be unpleasant for your body, b) won't have any lasting, long-term effects because as soon as you stop the diet you'll gain the weight back, and c) is generally a waste of time and money. Instead, choose a few key habits to form or break.

If you have a sweet tooth, tell yourself to limit it to one "bad thing" per day, and the rest of the day make healthier choices for snacks. If you like soda or coffee, limit it to one cup a day, and try to switch to diet soda. Try to incorporate at least 3 different produce items into your daily rotation, such as apples, blueberries and tomatoes. Whatever you like best. The changes don't have to be huge, especially not at first, but the key to dieting success is making small changes that you eventually grow to prefer over time. Because losing weight is a lifestyle, not a quick crunch-out. You have to commit, and it's a gradual process.

Rocbola

There is absolutely ZERO scientific evidence that "detox" or fasting has any benefit at all

Look harder.

I did - do you have some magical website with peer-reviewed information which you'd like to share? Or just anecdotal evidence?

http://www.healthpromoting.com/learning-center/articles/medically-supervised-water-only-fasting-treatment-hypertension

earlyxer

There is absolutely ZERO scientific evidence that "detox" or fasting has any benefit at all

Look harder.

I did - do you have some magical website with peer-reviewed information which you'd like to share? Or just anecdotal evidence?

http://www.healthpromoting.com/learning-center/articles/medically-supervised-water-only-fasting-treatment-hypertension

I didn't realize this was the myhypertensionpal.com forum....that's all you have? A treatment for a disease is NOT the same thing as an accepted practice for fitness or the general population. It's also been peer-reviewed that taking radioactive pills has efficacy in cancer treatment - care to start popping them?

Fasting and "detox" are useless.

billsica

There is absolutely ZERO scientific evidence that "detox" or fasting has any benefit at all

Look harder.

I did - do you have some magical website with peer-reviewed information which you'd like to share? Or just anecdotal evidence?

http://www.healthpromoting.com/learning-center/articles/medically-supervised-water-only-fasting-treatment-hypertension

If you have high blood pressure, you should really be seeing your Dr, for real. No joke or snark. You should go get checked out. The study doesn't have long term results except for 47 people.

FredDoyle

There is absolutely ZERO scientific evidence that "detox" or fasting has any benefit at all

Look harder.

I did - do you have some magical website with peer-reviewed information which you'd like to share? Or just anecdotal evidence?

http://www.healthpromoting.com/learning-center/articles/medically-supervised-water-only-fasting-treatment-hypertension

You are linking to a chiropractic site. They should stick to the elusive subluxation and see if they can ever find one.

Jynus

There is absolutely ZERO scientific evidence that "detox" or fasting has any benefit at all

Look harder.

I did - do you have some magical website with peer-reviewed information which you'd like to share? Or just anecdotal evidence?

in fairness intermittent fasting has some sound science behind it. but extended fasts I agree are pretty pointless.

earlyxer

When you eat less food, your metabolism slows down to conserve energy. Then, when you go back to your usual diet, your lowered metabolism may cause you to store more energy, meaning that you will probably gain back the weight you lost and possibly even put on more weight when eating the same calories you did before the fast. Also, triggering the "starvation response" is NOT a good thing.....your body will turn to lean tissue for energy and leave your fat stores intact.

But, hey - if you want to lose "weight" and don't care from where it comes on your body, then have at it. Dehydration is another great weight loss tool as well.

lyndalpn

My friend tried a detox died two years ago. It didn't work for him then, and it won't work for you now-- you'll just feel like **** for a couple days (literally) and give up.

Consider your current diet. I'm not going to judge, but you probably eat fairly unhealthily right now-- there are some food groups you like to overindulge in, or you really love soda, or you just gotta have your fast food sandwich on your break. I don't know, but my point is, examine what you eat now and compare it to this detox diet. Any radical change is a) going to be unpleasant for your body, b) won't have any lasting, long-term effects because as soon as you stop the diet you'll gain the weight back, and c) is generally a waste of time and money. Instead, choose a few key habits to form or break.

If you have a sweet tooth, tell yourself to limit it to one "bad thing" per day, and the rest of the day make healthier choices for snacks. If you like soda or coffee, limit it to one cup a day, and try to switch to diet soda. Try to incorporate at least 3 different produce items into your daily rotation, such as apples, blueberries and tomatoes. Whatever you like best. The changes don't have to be huge, especially not at first, but the key to dieting success is making small changes that you eventually grow to prefer over time. Because losing weight is a lifestyle, not a quick crunch-out. You have to commit, and it's a gradual process.

excellent constructive advice. Well said.

MemphisKitten

Broccoli, cauliflower, and apples.

KeithAngilly

There are countless posts on the forums about this, and you can see a pattern in them... It's not a good pattern to be in too...

Basically, what you are doing, is completely useless... Your body doesn't need any "detox" or anything. Just eat healthy things, within your calorie budget, be patient, diligent and that's it... There are no shortcuts, and it's not rocket science.

So yeah, the best advice I think you could get right now is to stop wasting hope, energy and efforts into stuff like that, and take this opportunity to learn about this journey you are beginning.

Good luck!

likey-likey!

happilyeveractive

1/2 cup ragu light tomato basil sauce, 1 tomato, 1/2 WW cheese stick & 12 fat free croutons. Blend sauce and tomato, then heat in microwave. Add cheese and croutons. Mostly water (tomato) and low calorie/carb. I've been eating it all week at least 1-2 times a day!

tigersword

When you eat less food, your metabolism slows down to conserve energy. Then, when you go back to your usual diet, your lowered metabolism may cause you to store more energy, meaning that you will probably gain back the weight you lost and possibly even put on more weight when eating the same calories you did before the fast. Also, triggering the "starvation response" is NOT a good thing.....your body will turn to lean tissue for energy and leave your fat stores intact.

But, hey - if you want to lose "weight" and don't care from where it comes on your body, then have at it. Dehydration is another great weight loss tool as well.

It takes 4 days of complete fasting, or several weeks of low calories to haveany kind of metabolic slowdown.

AnvilHead

There is absolutely ZERO scientific evidence that "detox" or fasting has any benefit at all

Look harder.

I did - do you have some magical website with peer-reviewed information which you'd like to share? Or just anecdotal evidence?

http://www.healthpromoting.com/learning-center/articles/medically-supervised-water-only-fasting-treatment-hypertension

How does this even have anything remotely to do with the topic in the OP, which is about "detox diet meal ideas"?

While there may be some merit to the idea of fasting (for various reasons, one of which is dietary adherence), "detoxes" and "cleanses" are ineffective fads/scams which help nothing and can be potentially harmful in many ways.