DETOXIFICATION

Removal of toxic substances from a living organism

Detoxfication is the physiological or medicinal removal of toxic substances from a living organism which is mainly carried out by the liver.
Detoxing can do more than make your eyes sparkle and your skin glow – it can boost energy levels, improve digestion and help shift a few unwanted kilos too.

• Alcohol
• Cigarettes
• Milk products (except ½ cup unsweetened curd)
• Sugar, honey, maple syrup, artificial sweeteners
• Coffee
• Grains: wheat (bread, biscuits, cakes, pasta), barley, oats, and rice
• Dried fruit

• Fruit: any and all fresh fruit (no juices, salt or chaat masala to be added)
• Vegetables: any and all fresh vegetables
• Lemon water with greens like mint (no salt)
• Fish: fresh, lean red meat, chicken (without the skin baked or tandoor). Limit to two serves per week.
• Legumes: dried or sprouts such as kidney beans, chickpeas, lentils
• Egg white
• Nuts: raw unsalted almonds, walnuts
• Seeds: raw unsalted sesame, pumpkin and sunflower seeds
• Green tea, coffee green beans, weak black tea (decaffeinated)
• Water: three to four liters per day

Note: Don’t detox if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, elderly, have high blood pressure, are underweight or against your health practitioner’s recommendation.