Post-Thanksgiving Detox Diets – 719woman.com
I’ve had several people write me, asking about easy ways to detox their body after indulging in a bit too much calorie-laden Thanksgiving food and drinks. More specifically, they were inquiring about certain over-the-counter supplements and colon-cleansing products I might be able to recommend.
Detoxing the body simply means ridding the body of toxic substances which include heavy metals and various chemicals such as pesticides, pollutants, food additives, drugs and alcohol. And while our body is created, with the kidneys and liver to effectively filter and eliminate most ingested toxins naturally, there are ways to boost that natural detox process.
OVER THE COUNTER HERB SUPPLEMENTS/COLON CLEANSING –
I’m not a registered dietician or nutritionist, nor do I have a medical degree. And since there are a ton of over-the-counter supplements and products that aren’t tested, FDA-approved, or even scientifically proven to work, I can’t/won’t suggest even trying any of these. If you do opt to use herb supplements, colon cleansing products or enemas, it’s highly recommended you check with your doctor. Adverse side effects from colon cleanses can include fatigue, vitamin and mineral deficiencies, cramping, bloating, nausea, vomiting and dehydration, especially is used long-term.
NATURAL WAYS TO DETOX –
There are foods that can help your body naturally detox, helping your kidneys, liver and colon function more effectively. When I overindulge and begin feeling a bit sluggish, I simply cut back on dairy, processed foods and sugar; and increase my consumption of fruits, veggies and water. It really isn’t rocket-science. I think most of us know that the healthier we eat, the better we feel and the better our body functions. Earlier this year I wrote a post on just a few foods that can help aid your body’s natural detoxification process (and ways to serve/cook them,) which for me, really made a difference in how I felt.
https://www.719woman.com/food/spring-clean-body-10-foods-detox-naturally/
The Daily Meal recently posted an article called “The Best Post-Thanksgiving Detox Plans,” which include 11 different diets that can help you detox. Some are more restrictive than others, like eating only raw foods, while others are a bit easier to follow.
The bottom line…we tend to eat and drink more during the holidays, indulging in foods that may be higher in fats and sugar than we typically eat. But hey, it’s the holidays and I want my pie. So I say indulge a bit if you want, then use some common sense and push that water, while eating healthier foods, including those that have been medically proven to help your organs function more effectively, thus detoxing naturally.the