Monday, July 2, 2012
TheTruth About..Detox Diets
Monday, July 02, 2012 | 
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art_tatto_design_extremeThe Truth About..Detox Diets
1. Fasting for short periods of time
2. Consuming only fruits and vegetables
3. Cutting out wheat and dairy foods
4. Consuming a limited range of foods
5. Avoiding caffeine and alcohol
The Facts
Fasting, or severely restricting food consumption, limits intake of energy and important nutrients that are needed for health and well-being. Rapid weight loss occurs when fasting or severely restricting dietary intake, but this weight loss is water, glycogen (the body's carbohydrate stores) and muscle, rather than fat. You may feel fatigued and dizzy and it's likely you'll have less energy while you are following a detox programme that involves fasting. Further, if you are fasting your body won't have the proper fuels available to carry out sustained exercise and activity - an important aspect of general well-being and healthy weight management. At the end the programme, when you return to your old eating habits, any weight lost is likely to go back on!
A Balanced Diet
It does make sense to avoid excessive intakes of caffeine, alcohol and high-fat, high-sugar foods. However, if you want to maintain optimal health then the best approach is a balanced diet, with at least five portions of different fruit and vegetables a day; plenty of wholegrain cereals; lean meat,fish and alternatives and low fat dairy products. If you are looking to lose weight then consider reducing portion sizes,and don't forget to take plenty of exercise.
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