You have to go about it wisely when you want to go on a detox and it is vital to have the right tips and tricks to ensure that your detox is safe and effective. Without those tips and tricks, you may get hurt or experience horrible side effects. To avoid that fro happening, I present to you 10 detox tips to have a safer and a more effective detox:
1. Make sure that the detox is healthy
Trey to avoid unhealthy detoxes and only go on detoxes that are healthy. These would contain all the nutrients that you need and include lots of fruit and vegetables.
2. Don’t stay on the detox for too long
Your detox should never last more than 4 days at the most. Anything longer than that can have serious health risks as a side effect.
3. Use the detox before diet
It is best to use the detox before a diet. That way all the bodily functions will be performing at its peak to ensure an effective diet.
4. Drink lots of water
To avoid dehydration and to flush out the system, you should drink lots of water and herbal teas when on a detox – aim for about 3 liters daily.
5. Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables
Lots of fruits and vegetables should be consumed during a detox -they will supply you with all the nutrients and vitamins you need and the high fiber content will keep you fuller for longer.
6. Eat beans, peas and lentils regularly
Legumes like the above are the ultimate health foods – they are high in fiber, healthy fats and lean protein and will thus keep you fuller for longer. Aim to get one serving in daily.
7. Improve intestinal health
Boost your intestinal health by having a serving of fat free yogurt daily.
8. Avoid caffeine and nicotine
All caffeine and nicotine products should be avoided when on a detox.
9. Don’t exercise
All exercise expects for stretches and yoga should be avoided on a detox. You should however get a daily yoga and stretch session in.
10. Have massages
Lymph drainage and aromatherapy massages are good choices and you should have a daily massage when detoxing.
Other tips
If you want to lose some weight, burn off excess calories by jumping on a motorized treadmill and when you have excess body fat you want to get rid off, eat lots of fat burning foods for most of your meals.
These tips and tricks are sure to help you to have a safer and more effecive detox journey. Just keep them in mind with your next detox. Have a safe and fun detox!