“To cleanse or not to cleanse” is an increasingly trendy question asked by women searching for the ultimate key to weight loss and increased energy. The answer: cleanse! However, be aware that ridding your body of toxins su
ch as caffeine, alcohol, nicotine, processed food and animal products is only a baby step toward long-term weight loss. In order to lose weight and keep it off permanently, you must decide to change your overall lifestyle – permanently. Both before and during your cleanse, implement serious long-term goals. Make a list. Start a journal. What is your focus? Are you determined? Why do you want to lose weight?
What is your plan when inevitable temptations arise? Following strict dietary restrictions of a cleanse may help you lose weight. However, adding back restricted toxins may lead to metabolic confusion and extreme frustration as you quickly return to your pre-cleansing weight. Cleansing is a motivating experience, and it is a healthy way to detoxify your body. But, before you cleanse for weight loss, be sure to make a plan or schedule an appointment with a registered dietitian.
Start your day drinking water with freshly squeezed lemon and peel.
In a study from the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, participants who consumed the most vitamin E – about 15 almonds per day – showed a 40 percent lower risk than those who consumed less.
Top 5 detoxifying items for daily cleansing
1
White tea
the ultimate fat blocker
2
Collard greens
fight high cholesterol
3
Wild salmon
aids in healthy blood flow and rich in antiinflammatory omega-3
4
Citrus
rich in antioxidants that help flush out toxins
5
Almonds
rich in vitamin E, which is linked to a decreased risk of liver cancer
The best detoxifying cleanses to jump-start weight loss: Candice Kumai’s Clean, Green, Healthy and Lean for Life: <http://www.candicekumai.com> On Juice™ Vitally Healthy: <www.onjuice.com>
