Detox Bliss

In the world we live in today, there are countless sources of poisons that can and do enter our body everyday. Between the fast foods that we order for lunch, the smoky air that we breathe on our way to work, and the cocktails we drink on Friday nights, we have enough toxins in our body to wreak havoc on our systems.

That is why it is advisable to detoxify our bodies every now and then to flush out the poisonous chemicals that we inhale and ingest everyday. If you are new to detox treatments, then the 7-day detox diet is the perfect choice for you. Unlike other detox treatments, the 7-day detox diet is relatively mild and quite easy to follow once you have put yourself in the right mindset.

Before going on the 7-day detox diet, check with you doctor to make sure your body is prepared for the imminent changes. However, you have to get yourself ready not just physically, but mentally and emotionally as well.

There may be times during your 7-day detox diet that you will be tempted to go back to your old ways. When this happens, you should be able to control your cravings and tell yourself that it is all for your own good. Once you have conditioned yourself, then you are ready to begin cleansing your body.

Upon waking up in the morning, the first thing you should do is squeeze half a lemon into a glass of water and drink it. This will stimulate your gastric juices and boost your digestive system. Drink one more glass of water before you eat your first meal.

Your breakfast should consist of a serving of fresh fruit and a cup of whole grains. Most grains can taste rather bland and you can enhance the taste of your grains by adding a bit of butter or some extra virgin olive oil. After breakfast, take in a dose of about 300IU of vitamin E and 150 mcg of selenium which will further boost the flushing out of toxins from your digestive system.

For your morning snack, you can eat a serving of fruit or a cup of warm vegetable soup. This is also a good time to take your vitamin C supplement. For lunch and dinner, eat a cup of steamed vegetables and a cup of whole grains for carbohydrates. You can also eat some fresh fruit for dessert and for your afternoon snack as well.

During your 7-day detox diet, there is definitely no smoking and drinking of alcohol allowed. Make sure that you consume at least eight glasses of water or other fluids like fresh fruit juices throughout the day. You must also have 7-8 hours of sleep during this cleansing period to keep your body well-rested.
Exercise is also a good accompaniment to your treatment. Brisk-walking for about 30 minutes everyday will help improve your circulation and will also encourage the elimination of free radicals from your body.

After completing your 7-day detox diet, you will feel much healthier and look better as well.