What You Should Know About the Detox Diet Rage

 How Bad Food Can Damage your Body’s Internal System

The majority of people in the modern world are leading an extremely busy life. Such a busy life means there is little time to prepare meals in order to make sure everything we consume on a day-to-day basis offers benefits to the body. When we are on-the-go, we are prone to grabbing a packet of potato chips or fast foods from our local restaurant, but these foods are very bad for the human body and are usually made from processed foods, and filled with sugar and salt. While one burger every now-and-then won’t kill a person, continuing to follow a lifestyle that includes frequent unhealthy meals can contribute gradually to the buildup of toxins and an increased risk of developing some diseases1.

With an unhealthy diet, the metabolism becomes slow. This contributes to obesity, as well as irregular blood glucose levels. Metabolic syndrome may develop, which has been linked to type 2 diabetes. High blood pressure is another potential risk factor that is caused by the high amounts of salt found in our daily diets.

There is also the “easy” meals that can be purchased at the local grocery mart. These meals tend to provide a person with a convenient way to prepare dinner – the meal has been pre-made and simply needs to be placed in the oven. Unfortunately, these meals are also often high in salt, added sugars, processed foods and other potentially harmful ingredients2.

All of these stressors causes many health risks in a person; thus there is a need to detoxify the body and allow the entire body, including the gastrointestinal system, to take a rest from such heavy foods – this is where a detox diet comes into play. 

How to Kick Start Your Detox Diet

Many weight loss programmes available on the internet and in offline groups today tend to include the term “detox diet” or “body detoxification” a lot. In many cases, a detoxification diet is provided prior to the actual diet or programme that a person will be participating in. While there are many terms utilised in today’s weight loss market that are simply gimmicks and ways for companies to make money, detox diets are actually quite beneficial for the body, but only if the right type of foods are included and the right strategy is utilised.

To thoroughly detox the human body, numerous strategies need to be combined for optimal results. This will help to get rid of any toxin buildups and potentially harmful chemicals that might have accumulated in the human body. It will also help to reduce stress on the body, while protecting the body at a cellular level due to the antioxidants often included in such a programme.

An optimal detox diet should include a balanced diet that include vital nutrients for breakfast, as well as for lunch and dinner. Snacks might also be included, which will usually include foods that can further assist with detoxifying the body. Furthermore, other important factors, such as sleep and stress management, also need to be looked at during a detox diet to ensure the efforts exerted by a person provides effective results.

How Detox Programs Can Help

For those individuals who have not yet undergone a detox programme, it may be a little difficult to determine how exactly such a diet may be of assistance to their general wellbeing, body weight and any particular health conditions they are suffering from.

A detox programme helps to eliminate any toxins in the body, which is important as these toxins are known to cause chronic inflammation in the gut, as well as other parts of the human body.

Toxins in the body also cause other types of diseases, such as certain cancers. With a detox programme, the lifestyle changes and the adjustment in food habits greatly contribute to a better overall wellbeing, but also helps a person make healthier choices in the future – even after they have completed their detox programme.

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Jazz is a clinical Harley Street London nutritionist, a natural detoxification weight loss expert, elite personal trainer, 2nd generation Pilates trainer, with over 20 years of experience in the health and fitness industry. During the years spent working as a clinical nutritionist and elite trainer, Jazz has worked with people from different professions including bankers, actors and actresses, doctors, CEOs, and many others. Jazz doesn’t only help you detox, but he also helps you have a healthier lifestyle.