Is A Detox Diet Plan An Effective Tool For Weight Loss?

Is A Detox Diet Plan An Effective Tool For Weight Loss?

There is very little question that a detox diet is just plain good for you.  Freeing your cells and tissues from harmful toxins and restoring your body back to its optimal function simply cannot be argued against.  But whether or not a detox diet is to be implemented for the purposes of weight loss is a different story... sort of.

The truth is, any time you decide to give your body the gift of cleanliness, purity, and renewal, anyone who would try to talk you out of it would be an absolute fool.  And here's the kicker.  I have actually heard people suggest that this is a great way to get healthier and more energized, but shouldn't be used as a primary means of weight loss.  I couldn't disagree more.

Body fat is a defense mechanism.  It protects your vital organs, blood vessels, sensitive tissues, cells, and even nerves from acids and pollution within the bloodstream.  The fat cells grab onto these dangerous chemicals, essentially trapping them and blocking them from doing damage to the body's critical players.  In football terms, fat cells are your body's offensive linemen!

But if you've got weight to lose, then a detox diet can help the body start getting rid of these toxins, while preventing new toxins from entering.  As a result, your body will no longer have any need to hold onto excess fat, and alas, fat loss becomes totally effortless, healthy, and substantial.  On certain detox diet plans, you can SAFELY lose up to two pounds a day!

Of course, you don't want to remain on a detox diet permanently, generally keeping 30 days as your absolute maximum.  However, you can implement them several times within a given year.  Many nutritionist recommend a 14 day detox once per quarter (4 times per year).

There are many detox diets to choose from, each with varying degrees of intensity and effectiveness.  Perhaps the most extreme is a fast, where you will only drink purified water for the entire duration of your cleanse.  There are other variations of a fast, such as a green drink cleanse and the Master Cleanse (aka the Lemonade Diet).  Another popular and well-respected detox diet is the Raw Food Diet, which can actually end up becoming a permanent lifestyle plan if followed correctly.

Naturally, you will want to consult with your trusted health care practitioner, who will ideally be someone who is well versed in preventive, natural medicine as opposed to being a gung-ho pharmaceutical pusher who's only interested in treating symptoms and ignoring causes.  A doctor with a good balance of prevention and treatment focus is a great choice.  Talk to him or her about your desire to lose weight with a detox diet and see if they have any recommendations that will meet your specific needs.