Detox!

There are so many types of detoxes out there so the rules may be different for each. I've been trying to do a detox once a week and here are the rules that I use from my bootcamp trainer:

Detox Rules
1. Eat only the cleansing foods on the lists. If you like, arrange these foods into three meals a day,
plus snacks. (See Sample Menus)
2. Eat as many vegetables as you like, but limit fruits to three servings per day.
3. Do not add any fats: oils, butter or margarine.
4. Keep it simple. You may use spices and herbs. Small amounts of low sodium soy sauce, salt,
pepper, vinegar and mustard are allowed, but avoid mayonnaise.
5. Drink at least 8- 8oz. glasses of water. Herbal teas, distilled or filtered water or mineral water are
extra and will assist in the flushing of impurities.
6. NO coffee, alcohol, soda, sugar, artificial sweeteners, and caffeine-containing beverages. These
are substances we want to purify from your body.
7. NO JUNK food – remember, this is a cleansing, detoxification diet, and avoiding these now will
help you get unaccustomed to the taste of sweet or fat.
8. If you have been taking a multivitamin/mineral formula, continue to do so, but do not start to take
supplements during this detoxification step if your body is not accustomed to them.
9. Get plenty of rest and sleep because this helps with the detoxification process. The naturally
accruing plant compounds in the fruits and vegetable will help accelerate the cleansing process.
You may feel a little more tired than usual the first few days. By the end of the week, you should
feel energized.
Note: Some other symptoms may be headaches, fatigue, irritability and nausea. This can be apart
of the withdrawal of JUNKY foods.
10. Do not engage in strenuous physical activity, even if you are used to it. Instead of a vigorous
workout, take more yoga and gentle stretching. This is also a great time to meditate, listen to
relaxing music, and engage in other stress-reduction activities.
11. Your first action every morning: Cut a lemon in half or a Lrg. slice and squeeze the juice into warm
water, then drink. Lemons are naturally diuretic and have antioxidants. They are also very soothing
and will help with your cravings.
Note: If you are heating your water with the microwave, heat your water first and then squeeze
your lemon into the water.
12. Think about the commitment you are making to yourself, what you stand to gain, and how
accomplished you will feel. Look at this as cleansing out the old and getting ready for the new.

Here are the list of fruits & veggies I use:

Fruit & Veggies Used During Detox

Vegetables
Alfalfa Sprouts
Jimcama
Artichokes
Kale
Arugula
Leeks
Asparagus
Lettuce (all types)
Bean Sprouts
Mushrooms
Beets
Okra
Bell Peppers
Olives
Bok Choy
Onions
Broccoli
Parsley
Brussels sprouts
Radishes
Cabbage (red or white)
Sauerkraut (no sugar added)
Carrots
Snow Peas
Cauliflower S
pinach
Celery
Tomato Juice (1/3 cup), no salt
Chard
Tomato Paste (2 tablespoons)
Collard Greens
Tomato Sauce (1/2 cup)
Tomato
Cucumber
Watercress
Eggplant
Green Beans
Yellow Squash
Hot Peppers
Zucchini
Water Chestnuts

Fruits (limit to 3 servings a day)
Apple 1 medium (if you feel overwhelmed with cravings, eat extra apples)
Apples, Dried 4 Rings
Apple Cider 1/2 cup
Applesauce (no sugar added) 1/2 cup
Apricots, Dried 7 halves
Banana 1/2 or 1 small
Blackberries 3/4 cup
Boysenberries 3/4 cup
Cantaloupe 1/4 section
Cherries 12 large
Cherries, Canned (no sugar added) 1/2 cup
Cranberry Juice (no sugar added) 1/2 cup
Currants 3 tablespoons
Dates, Fresh 2
Figs, Fresh 2
Figs, Dried 2
Fresh Fruit Cup 1/2 cup
Grapefruit 1/2 section
Grapefruit Juice (no sugar added) 1/2 cup
Grape Juice (no sugar added) 1/3 cup
Grapes 1/2 cup
Guava 1 small
Honeydew melon 1/16 medium
Kiwi Fruit 1 large
Kumquats 4 medium
Lemon 1 large
Lychees 7
Mandarin Orange 3/4 cup
Mango 1/2 small
Nectarine 1 medium
Nectars 1/3 cup
Strawberries 1 cup
Orange 1 medium
Orange Juice (no sugar added) 1/2 cup
Papaya 1/2 medium

By the way, if you are really planning to do this for six weeks, you are going to have to incorporate some other things to make sure you are getting all the proper nutrients (e.g. chicken, fish, etc). I only do this once a week and my trainer recommended 2-3 times a week but that was too much for me. Also, it says at least 8oz of water a day but you will need A LOT more than that. When I detox, I try to get about 16 in a day.

Hope that helps and good luck!

lots of fruits and veggies

I'm on my last week of a 3 week detox. It's the Standard Process purification process. Fiber supplements with as many organic veggies as I want, preferably raw. No allergenic foods, like nuts, grains, soy, legumes (other than a small amount of lentils and chickpeas), dairy or eggs. It's a bit difficult, but I have noticed a difference.

I was able to add oils, but only high quality ones like cold pressed olive oil and flax seed oil.

Lots of water for sure.

After 11 days I was able to add in organic lean protein like chicken breast and wild salmon.

Lots of rules and they're all different.

Green tea is a great detoxifier. Drink a cup( freshly brewed, not store-bought) with a teaspoon of honey before you eat ANYTHING. Also drink a glass of water after the tea before eating. Not only will it help you feel full, but detoxifies you as well by flushing all the toxins. I did this the first time i had a lot of weight to lose, and i lost 35 lbs in 3 months

You may consider doing the Paleo challenge for 45 days. It's great for getting the body back to basics and clean. The basic idea is eating vegetables, fruit, nuts, and lean meat. No eating starches, grains, dairy or processed sugars.

Good luck in your journey.