The juicing/smoothie detoxes truly aren't the magic they claim to be :
*Yes, consuming liquid is easier on your digestive system, however, our systems were designed to 'digest'. They do not need a break, they need good food (no chemical laden schmidt). Fibre, protein, fat, carbohydrates... are all necessary for optimal health.
*Yes, you can lose weight quickly, however, it is not a permanent loss. It is a jolt to your system that will be rectified in a few weeks time. Bodies like to stabilize, that is why a slow and steady approach to weight loss is the better choice for permanent weight loss.
*Yes, there is some mental clarity from a 'detox'. As we start to starve, the brain appears to have a 'fog' lifted. This will soon be replaced by confusion and/or hostility/frustration, this is why most marketed 'detoxes' only last up to 14 days.
What is Detoxing. Simply: getting rid of Toxins.
To detox effectively:
**Get rid of sugar from your diet. It is poison. YES poison. It is hidden in condiments, sauces, soups, mixes, crackers, breads, cereals, and more. It disguises itself by changing its name (see: healthy-eating-tips/57-names-sugar) It is not just the candies, pop, and ice cream. Beware.
**If you can't grow it or raise it in your backyard, don't put it in your body. The labels on foods ought not sound like a list for chemistry class. Treat your body like a temple, not a garbage dump.
**Exercise. Bodies rid themselves of waste (toxins) by bowel movements and urination. ALSO by sweating. Get your sweat on by moving your body!
**Pass up cocktail hour. (Don't shoot the messenger). Alcohol, is greedy. When consumed it causes the body to focus solely on it. Your body's energy is used to metabolize alcohol first, and as a result the other junk waits for its turn. Fat get stored. Liver and other organs house the toxins that alcohol has pushed to the back of the line.
**Organize/clean your living and working spaces. There is a huge correlation between environment and health. How you 'feel' mentally in a tangible space WILL absolutely affect how you feel physically.
**Review your relationships. Is the energy you put into a relationship a positive one? Surround yourself with like minded people. Be with those that lift you up and not drag you down. Sometimes we outgrow 'friends/family'. It is ok to move on. Happiness is healthiness.
And with that, I wish you a life free of toxins
Stay happy and healthy
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