Detox Diet

knk1553
knk1553 Posts: 438 Member
in Food and Nutrition
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.
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  • tgzerozone
    tgzerozone Posts: 160
    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
    tsh0ck Posts: 1,970 Member
    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
    silkysly Posts: 701 Member
    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
    knk1553 Posts: 438 Member
    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
    chachadiva150 Posts: 453 Member
    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
    tinattinat Posts: 56 Member
    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
    GoldspursX3 Posts: 516 Member


    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
    tgzerozone Posts: 160
    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
    tigersword Posts: 8,059 Member
    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
    dancingdeer Posts: 373 Member
    Have you heard of the BluePrint Cleanse and Juices? They are on Facebook, and you can buy their juices at most Whole Foods.
  • Amy911Gray
    Amy911Gray Posts: 685 Member
    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
    teresacc26 Posts: 91 Member
    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
    mdulanto9177 Posts: 160
    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
    GoldspursX3 Posts: 516 Member
    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
    chachadiva150 Posts: 453 Member
    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
    tgzerozone Posts: 160
    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
    GoldspursX3 Posts: 516 Member
    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
    paulcer Posts: 167 Member
    What toxins are you trying to get rid of?

    Aaaand yeah, never, ever heard anyone here recommend diet pills.
  • Msdld2011
    Msdld2011 Posts: 5
    Well Said. Add me...I'm looking for support, advice and ideas...Fairly new to MFP:smile:
  • abrooks428
    abrooks428 Posts: 8 Member
    Catalystcleanse.com
  • MarilynMarie
    MarilynMarie Posts: 74
    If you want a good detox...

    1/2 cup blueberries 3/4 cup PLAIN FAT FREE yogurt and maybe half a banana all blended together(:

    It helps me alot when I first start a diet I feel cleaner inside

    Plus it is natural antioxidants

    Drink this 3 times a day
  • teresacc26
    teresacc26 Posts: 91 Member
    Of Course YOU 2 wouldn't...smh
  • kerrymh
    kerrymh Posts: 912 Member
    The detox I did for 3 weeks prior to my surgery was sever but simple. lean protein and veggies, no carbs no fat. so no fruit/bread/potatoes and no salad dressing. Boring as hell, simple to prepare and I lost 27lbs in 3 weeks. Detox yourself off sugar basically, and a liver cleanse.
  • Selma10001984
    Selma10001984 Posts: 206 Member
    Detox diets are not recommended by nutricients because they slow down the metabolism, I read about it yesterday.
  • secretlobster
    secretlobster Posts: 3,566 Member
    The only "cleansing" human beings need to do is drink water and get enough leafy green vegetables. Rather than fasting on a juice diet, I'd spend 3 days eating eggs and fruit for breakfast, a big salad for lunch, and grilled meat or fish with vegetables on the side for dinner, all the while getting in at least 6 cups of water per day. It will feel better than starving yourself.
  • BronnersHarris
    BronnersHarris Posts: 247 Member
    I have only just joined this site so obviously not sure what the fuss is about not detoxing but I find certain foods don't make me feel as great as after eating others so I often do a mini detox of such foods and am currently not having dairy and wheat as a mini detox while I start my weight loss. It's what works for me.

    A number of years ago my youngest suffered a load of allergies (I was still nursing him) I had to alter my diet a lot around his allergies and it was really interesting to see the changes I felt by stopping and introducing foods.

    I've never done an advertised detox but I can't really see any negetive in detoxing your body of certain types of foods.

    Each to their own though...
  • Emancipated_Tai
    Emancipated_Tai Posts: 751 Member
    I started doing the south beach diet two weeks now and have lost about 10lbs. 5 of those lbs. I had lost and re-gained over the past two months. I decided to change up my diet & exercise a bit to try to net better results. I've done a lot of research on it before I chose to attempt it. What you need to be aware of is that when cutting your carbs, you may drastically lose "water weight" not actual fat. They also said that once you eat anything not approved by the diet you will automatically gain the weight you lost because your body will hold on to more water. This is subjective as I drink a gallon of water a day and I've eaten cookies, pizza, chips & salty foods, but I am still consistently losing. I've committed 90% to the SBD and 10% to junk. This way I get a balance and can stay on track with the program overall instead of binging when I get a sweet craving.

    Basically, what I'm saying is you have to do research, which I have done a lot of! I've seen different diets/fads, but I knew I couldn't stick with them because they were either unhealthy or unrealistic. My suggestion is do something that you can foresee doing forever. This weight loss journey is a lifetime commitment, not just a few week process. I encourage you to do what you think is best for your body regardless of what everyone else post.

    I’ve been on here almost a year and what I can tell you is that although there is a lot of good information out there, it doesn’t work for everyone. One thing that everyone says is to eat back your exercise calories. I don’t do that. When I did, I gained weight. I tried it for over a month but that just didn’t work for me. Nutrition is a science. It is not tailored to everyone the same, so again do research and know your body. The rest will come.

    Good luck!
  • bigtwagner
    bigtwagner Posts: 113
    A Glass of hot water every morning will kick start everything naturally!
  • nickyknickers
    nickyknickers Posts: 1
    to the people who say your body detoxes itself - yes, this is true. but you're not seeing the whole process, youve got blinkers on.

    lets look at it a different way:

    if you are eating and drinking a lot of crap then your organs are working very hard, harder than usual, to rid the body of the toxins first and foremost, and not performing any of its other functions to a degree. if you consume less toxinous foods and drinks, its working less to get rid of the toxins, and performing other functions to a better degree. very simple. makign an effort to give it a break for a while is not a bad thing to do - for example, if your liver is not working away getting rid of alcohol, its starts to do other jobs to help the body. its not only got one job! its got lots! if your diet is high in processed crap then youre system becomes sluggish, you may feel tired, and your immune system is lowered. but people jump on the 'detox' word because its misused and charlatans certianly do misuse it. we need to come up with a new word.

    original poster - (i've forgotten your username, sorry) if you want to give your body less of a job strain doing the detoxing, i think the one youre speaking of is the jason vale juicemaster 7 days one. its more geared towards weightloss though then you progress onto anohter of his books. if you want something less severe, then try his turbo charge your life book, its all about fresh produce, fuits and veg, lean meats with no processed food etc.

    call it a detox if you want, or call it plain old healthy eating - people will jump on you less for the latter,

    enjoy myfitnesspal and ignore the choads on here :)
  • AllTehBeers
    AllTehBeers Posts: 5,030 Member
    *snip*
    if you are eating and drinking a lot of crap then your organs are working very hard, harder than usual, to rid the body of the toxins first and foremost, and not performing any of its other functions to a degree. if you consume less toxinous foods and drinks, its working less to get rid of the toxins, and performing other functions to a better degree. very simple. makign an effort to give it a break for a while is not a bad thing to do - for example, if your liver is not working away getting rid of alcohol, its starts to do other jobs to help the body. its not only got one job! its got lots! if your diet is high in processed crap then youre system becomes sluggish, you may feel tired, and your immune system is lowered. but people jump on the 'detox' word because its misused and charlatans certianly do misuse it. we need to come up with a new word.

    This. The word "detox" is not really relevent. You stated previously about eating raw over cooked veggies and such. Changing your diet from eating processed, high fat, high sodium to raw veggies, fresh fruits, lean protein and lots of water could be considered "detoxing." Others just call it what they eat every day to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

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