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What Can I eat on a Detox Diet?
Posted by admin in Detox Diet on September 14th, 2009
A mere 5% of Americans consume the recommended amount of fiber a day (24 to 28 grams a day). That leaves 95% of the population not functioning at its optimum levels. Here are a couple of diet suggestions for a strong start in the right direction.
It is strongly recommended that a person undergoing a detox take foods high in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Foods that are high in fiber, water, whole grains, vegetables and fruits are essential for the detoxification process.
By following a diet plan consisting in some of the following foods, one can reduce the risk of constipation, colon cancer, hemorrhoids, high blood sugar, heard disease and obesity.
5 by 5 Detox Diet Sample Sheet
| Fruits | Apples | Prunes | Pineapples | Oranges | Papayas |
| Vegetables | Broccoli | Cauliflower | Onions | Garlic | Artichokes |
| Nuts & Seeds | Flaxseed | Pumpkin Seeds | Sesame Seeds | Almonds | Walnuts |
| Fiber Rich | Beans | Soybeans | Lentils | Black Beans | Lima Beans |
| Whole Grains | Barley | Oats | Rye | Chia | Bran Cereal |
Drink Suggestions for a Detox Diet
Water, lemon water, pure unsweetened fruit and vegetable juices, and rice milk are great additions to a detox diet.
It recommended that you chew your food well and drink 8 glasses of water a day at room temperature. The benefits of water can do tremendous amounts of things to your body.
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