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How to Fast Track a Detox Diet

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By Monica Sethi
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To fast track a detox diet, you need to prep your body as if you were training for a marathon or for game day to handle the rigor during the detox duration. A detox is most effective when the body sustains little side effects associated with a detox, such as weakness, fatigue or nausea. Thus, the fast way to undergo a detox diet is building endurance and strength prior to setting foot on a detox plan. This plan should be followed 5 days prior to beginning the official detox.

Difficulty: Moderate
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • Cranberries
  • Orange
  • Lemon
  • Ginger
  • Ground nutmeg
  • Ground flaxseed or Psyllium Husk
  • Orange juice or grapefruit juice
  • Juicer

    Preparation for a Fast Track Detox Diet

  1. Step 1

    Eliminate high fats, such as greasy and fried foods, sugar, alcohol, caffeine, artificial sweeteners and refined carbohydrates.

  2. Step 2

    Use a juicer to juice 1 cup of cranberries, one orange, one lemon and 4 inches of ginger root with skin. Mix in 1/4 tsp. of ground nutmeg. This juice concoction is designed to reduce hunger, boost metabolism, and balance blood sugar levels. Drink 3 cups a day.

  3. Step 3

    Take 2 tbsp. of ground flaxseed or psyllium husk twice a day. Mix in with juices with pulp such as orange juice or grapefruit juice.

  4. Step 4

    Begin each morning with an apple cider vinegar cocktail. Mix 1 to 2 tsp. of raw apple cider vinegar. You may add up to 1/2 tsp. of honey to taste. Drink first thing in the morning to cleanse the system.

  5. Step 5

    Consume only lean proteins such as chicken, turkey and fish. Add side dishes of fresh fruits and vegetables.

  6. Step 6

    Eat two servings of low-fat yogurt with "live cultures" each day. The healthy bacteria keeps the intestines healthy.

  7. Step 7

    Drink 64 oz. of water a day. This can include drinking green tea.

  8. Step 8

    Take a 10-minute brisk walk each day.

Tips & Warnings
  • Eat plenty of raw fruits and vegetables during the 5 days.
  • Do not engage in rigorous activity during the detox plan or during the 5 days before the detox diet, as that will increase weakness and fatigue.
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