Your Weight Loss and Body Detoxification

People who have been following the latest in diets and weight loss regimens are focusing more and more attention on internal body cleansing. Your goal in an internal cleanse/weight loss is to flush toxins from the fat cells of your body. You will find your diet can range from very strict to somewhat loose in the foods that you can eat. It is important to tailor a diet to your personal needs. Naturally, a diet that emphasizes flushing your system will include a lot of fiber and water, but there are other important factors you will want to consider.

Your primary need will be to find a good detox program that includes 3 to 5 products that have the right combination of herbs to safely and effectively stimulate cleansing. I have found Detoxologie's "Triple Cleanse" or their "5 Step Program" to be the best. Their programs come with either 3 or 5 products. These products address the steps of internal cleansing that are necessary to produce the best results. These products are made with only the freshest compounds that have no stimulants at all. This program doesn't require you to change your diet, but if you choose to "clean up" your eating habits it will certainly increase your results. The following are some good tips for those looking to do the cleanse and practice healthy lifestyle changes too.

Your Diet: Add Lots of Water and Cut Out Additives

Water. One recommendation both dietitians and holistic practitioners give is to drink plenty of water. There are a variety of diets that detox the body, and the first and foremost step is proper water intake. At least eight glasses of water every day will help flush out those toxins. A water regimen will also be good for you on a long term basis. A reason weight loss and detox dieting go together is that in drinking a lot of water, the stomach feels full and appetites decrease. A great habit to keep up with on a long term basis is adding fresh lemon to the water. The lemon will improve taste and help stimulate cleansing in the liver and colon.

Many people find that food allergies are not just developed in childhood; some allergies can develop later in life and cause water retention, fatigue and a feeling of being "off." They include dairy products, wheat, gluten, and peanuts. For this reason, a week without the foods that most often cause allergies is a good thing. The next part is to cut out foods that are full of additives or that contain possible harmful ingredients. Among harmful ingredients are concentrated sugars and caffeine and artificial sweeteners. Refined sugars and flours are also unhealthy choices. Remember to eat simple unrefined foods. If you are in a hurry, just grab an apple instead of something packaged or fast food, this will hold you over until you can get home and make a healthy meal that will add to your health, not take from it.

Which foods should you keep in your detox diet and which should be eliminated? The base of your diet will be healthy proteins, and almost unlimited fruit and vegetables. Your proteins will include lean red meat, poultry, rice with beans, and fish. The fresh fruits and vegetables should always be included in any daily food regimen. Eliminate caffeine from your diet. If caffeine has played a large role in your diet, you may experience side effects, including headaches. If this is the case, try gradually tapering off your caffeine intake. Some find substituting tea for coffee at the start of the diet can help.

A detox diet can help you begin a long term regimen of healthy eating. If the sudden change in diet results in diarrhea, see a doctor or stop the diet. Most find the detox diet -- particularly when healthy eating is included in the regime -- increases weight loss and helps enhance healthy living in their lives.

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