1. Avoid Sugar and Artificial Sweeteners. To get the most from your body cleanse, select natural sweeteners like stevia, molasses, maple syrup, honey, etc.

2. Beware the Deadly Whites. White flour (and pasta), rice and bread can interfere with proper digestive flow. Try quinoa, Kamut®, spelt, buckwheat or cornmeal.

3. Steer Clear of fried foods, red meat and other processed foods.

4. Try to Avoid Wheat/Gluten, Dairy, Soy and Corn. These common food sensitivities can increase gut permeability and allow toxins into the bloodstream, which stalls weight loss.

5. Remove Toxic Oils. Stay away from vegetable oil, sunflower oil, canola oil and peanut oil. Avoid trans fats or “partially hydrogenated” foods. Instead choose coconut, flaxseed, extra-virgin olive or hemp oil, which contain more beneficial omega fatty acids.

6. Pick Quality Protein. Liver detox pathways require protein. Choose grass-fed or wild-caught options where possible.

7. Fiber it Up! Add some good stuff to your natural detox diet, including:

   1. whole grains

   2. fresh, organic, non-starchy veggies like broccoli, cauliflower and spinach, and spices such as garlic and turmeric

   3. fruit (offers antioxidants, fiber and water)

   4. beans and lentils (provides soluble and insoluble fiber)

   5. seeds and nuts, like almonds, sunflower, flax, chia and walnuts (help with gut health and liver function)

8. Water. Skip the soda. Scrap the spirits. Drink plenty of water. Alcohol overworks the liver and can damage this critical organ. Water (preferably filtered and room temperature) helps your kidneys function properly and flush toxins from the body. Add lemon to support digestion, or try sipping green tea to help with cardio and immune support.

9. Drink Fresh Veggie Juice. Juicing is a wonderful way to get powerful nutrients and enzymes into your diet. Add some spinach, kale or other deep greens along with ginger, beets, carrots, turmeric and other colorful veggies and roots.

10. Probiotics. Friendly bacteria can do wonders for your detox diet plan. Get them naturally in foods like kombucha, kefir, miso, natural yogurt, kimchi and sauerkraut. Or supplement with a product that contains several strains of friendly flora.

11. Slow Down at the Dining Table. Eating quickly usually leads to eating more, which spells bloating and indigestion. Take your time. Savor each bite. You’ll find that you eat smaller portions and feel better, and you may even lose weight!

12. Move! Exercise helps you eliminate toxins. Work up a sweat and you’ll improve circulation and burn fat more effectively. Walk, dance, do yoga, just move!

13. Get Your Zzzzzs. Adequate rest helps the brain detoxify itself. (See the glymphatic system.) Sleep also helps reduce stress and inflammation, which may help you overcome your toxic burden. Get at least 7 hours of sleep each night.
    
    

14. BONUS: Make sure you also do an EMOTIONAL detox (reduce stress, meditate, deep breathe, etc….). It’s even MORE important than physically detoxing.

Resources: Nature’s Sunshine Blog Post; Kim’s Herbs & Detox Ct

ARE YOU READY to JUMPSTART your DETOX??

THOROUGH FULL BODY CLEANSE

2-WEEKS

How It Works:

Dieter’s Cleanse is an essential first step in any weight management plan, for use between programs, or for use by any adult desiring periodic cleansing and detoxifying. Years of improper diet--refined foods, low-fiber foods, and fast foods--can cause an imbalance in the gut and digestive system. This imbalance can limit the body’s ability to fully absorb vital nutrients needed for optimal health.

THIS CLEANSE CAN HELP REPAIR THAT IMBALANCE!