Detox Slimming

28 Aug 2017 InUncategorized

Detox Diet Slimming

After the scrumptious meals of Hari Raya and the New Year, many are inclined to ‘detox’ for the many health benefits that it brings. From helping us to shed the pounds, enhancing our immunity, getting rid of cellulite, eliminating headaches to glowing skin, the benefits of detox slimming diets cannot be understated.

Many professionals believe that our bodies are completely equipped with getting rid of waste products without the need to detox, provided we’re healthy as that’s the function of our lungs,kidneys, liver and skin.

Low-Calorie Foods Work Best

It is generally accepted that most detox diets help you slim down as they restrict the amount of calories that goes into your body. While the types of food that are allowed and restricted from diets can vary, they usually include low-calorie food such as vegetables, beans, nuts, herbal tea, lots of water, fruits, and forbid high calorie food such as caffeine, alcohol, salt, sugar, processed food, wheat and dairy products.

Take Control Of Your Diet

There’s numerous positives associated with detox slimming diets such as they motivate you to eat more fruits and vegetables, drink more water and cut down on junk, processed food, alcohol and caffeine. In addition, they also help you be more aware of what you’re consuming and this can be motivating as you take control of your well-being.

A Word Of Caution Though

However, as many detox food diets eliminate major food groups such as dairy, meat and wheat products, they may leave you lacking in certain nutrients. This puts you in potential risk of dietary insufficiency and lower immunity if you remain committed to them for long.

While following such a strict diet in the long term may make you crave your favorite foods, there’s always the risk of giving into temptation and blowing your slimming routine. Any health benefits that you begin to notice after an extended period of detoxing can be easily explained.

For instance:

Drinking plenty of water will help starve dehydration, which is often the cause of headaches.
Consuming more antioxidant-rich fruits and vegetables help grant you smoother skin.
Meanwhile, less bloating is likely because most people are often hungry all the time!

Should you wish to try a detox diet, we recommend going with the least dietary restrictions, stick to it for a couple of weeks and use it as a platform to build onto a longer, more varied healthy diet.