Detox Diet Menu
So many people talk about what not to eat in a detox diet menu.
While there are many foods you absolutely should exclude and avoid, there are even more you can eat. Here is a simple detox diet menu for what you can and should include during a detox diet. You will be surprised at all the choices:
For breakfast on your detox diet menu:
Choose from these foods: Smoothies (dairy free, from fresh or frozen fruit, only unfiltered apple cider if you need to add juice,) green juice, lemons, limes, oranges, papayas, mangos, bananas, strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, grapefruit (especially red), honey dew melon, cantaloupe, any other raw, fresh fruit.
For lunch on your detox diet menu:
Choose from these foods: Vegetable Salads (use lemon juice and olive oil -flavored olive oil is delicious!- for dressing), kale, spinach, parsley, avocado, black beans, kidney beans, almonds, pumpkin seeds, flax, broccoli, walnuts, tomato, cucumber, any fresh, raw vegetable, any nut except peanuts. Eat more fruit if you like.
For dinner on your detox diet menu:
Choose from these foods: Lean chicken, fish, quinoa, wild rice, amaranth, pumpkin seeds, flax, almonds, black beans, eggplant (cooked), zucchini or any squash, red beans, cauliflower (cooked), homemade soups, chilis, or stews. Just about any cooked or steamed vegetables without butter, cheese, or gravy. Any non-glutenous whole grain.
For snacks and desserts on your detox diet menu:
Try some of these items: Fresh fruit, raw nuts and seeds, dried fruits, fresh juices or smoothies made in your home juicer or blender.
While this may sound difficult to adhere to at first, remember, you don’t have to be perfect everyday. Allow yourself once in a while to enjoy “forbidden” foods like chocolate and ice cream if you like, as long as you are honest with yourself. It isn’t advisable or healthy to splurge on these foods everyday. If you eat a rich dessert or lunch one day, make the next day a day of vegetables and healthy foods.
Also, never let an entire day consist of unhealthy, fatty, or rich foods. But don’t worry, this will never happen when you follow the best holistic detox diet menu – yes, you guessed it – our Total Wellness Cleanse!
Do your very best to get your vegetable servings no matter what. This will keep your body strong and make you far less likely to experience constipation or other disturbances in digestion or body function. If you base your meals and eating decisions around fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds, you can’t go wrong. Then, when you do end up eating something that is processed or perhaps not as good for you, it won’t be as harmful.
For a successful detox, adhere strictly to the diet for at least two weeks, then maintain your new eating habits as much as you can. There is no need to fear the occasional snack, treat, or processed meal. The idea is to make these foods exceptions on your detox diet menu rather than the norm.
