14 tips to detox and lose weight with some simple tricks

Most people think that detoxification is all about extreme dieting, eating raw foods, living on juices or starving. But it is just the opposite – it is about eating the right foods to heal your body and removing toxins which could damage your crucial organs. Sometimes detoxification can lead to nausea, vomiting, headaches, sweating and other unpleasant symptoms too. But there is nothing to worry about; these symptoms indicate that your body is responding to your detox plan. Here, a weight loss expert, gives simple tips that can help you detox without much fuss, giving your body the much needed TLC and helping in shedding few kilos.


Here goes the list:
In the morning:
1. Start your mornings with a glass of lemon water at room temperature. Squeeze half a lemon to make the drink. Do not eat anything 15 to 30 minutes after having the drink. Lemons have vitamin C, potassium and pectin fibre, which curb hunger cravings. They also help speed up enzyme function and stimulate the liver so your body can flush out toxins. A healthy way to kick start your day and the detoxification process.

2. Indulge in some high-energy workouts in the morning. Walking, yoga and Pilates will have a calming and restorative effect on your body that helps in the process of detoxification. If you can’t sweat it out in the morning try taking a short walk after lunch or in the evening. 

Planning your meals:
3. Ensure that each of your main meals has a bit of vegetables, whole grains, nuts and legumes; they detox your body naturally. Seasonal fruits and seeds can be included as snacks that can help in detoxification. 

4. Include probiotics in your diet. Lactobacillus Acidophilus is the good bacteria that lines the gut membranes and aids in eliminating toxins. You can get this in a powder form from the chemist. Add it to juices and shakes. Another way of getting your probiotic is by eating a lot of yoghurt or drinking buttermilk. Add cottage cheese to your list of detox essentials. Foods rich in probiotics help to repopulate bowel with bacteria that aid in digestion and prevent constipation. They also help in boosting immunity. 

5. Munch more on nuts and seeds that have essential fats. They slow the process of digestion to release energy gradually and stop you from binge eating. 

6. Get more antioxidants through diet. Leafy green vegetables and berries are an excellent source for the same. Kale, wheatgrass, seaweed, etc., are a great source of fibre that help fight constipation and remove toxins from the body. Strawberries, blueberries, raspberries with their antioxidant properties help fight various diseases.

7. Including seeds in your diet helps in detoxification. Swap sunflower seeds for fennel seeds. The sweet, nutty-flavored seeds are full of antioxidants and when chewed, they release beneficial oils that improve digestion and balance blood sugar. Chia seeds are also great because they’re easily digested, and are full of Omega-3 fatty acid and protein.

8. Spices like ginger, cinnamon, cayenne, cumin, and turmeric are known to be super cleansers and help your body reach its natural satiation point, preventing you from overeating. 

9. Avoid any food that comes in a box, bag or can. Chuck it as not only will they be high in calories but also might have hidden sugar and salt in it. Consuming such foods can make all your efforts of detoxification go down the drain. 

Choosing your beverages:
10. Cut down on alcohol and caffeinated drinks, such as coffee, tea and aerated drinks. These can all dehydrate the body and create an ideal platform for toxins to thrive in your systems.

11. At night have a cup of chamomile tea before sleep. Not only does it help with insomnia, but it also aids in breaking down your food, disseminating glucose and speeding the digestion process. 

Managing your lifestyle:
12. Detoxification is a holistic process and keeping a tab on your diet is just a part of it. Lifestyle management goes a long way in making it a success. So try stress management techniques to lower your stress levels. Stress releases a hormone called cortisol which is detrimental to your health and ruins your detoxification process. Try yoga or meditation to calm your down.

13. Go for a massage once a fortnight. It is not a luxury but a necessity in your detox plan. Apart from being a stress-buster it can help release toxins from your body.

14. Sleep eight to nine hours in the night to keep your body in peak health and to reduce stress.

THIS IS ONLY FOR INFORMATION, ALWAYS CONSULT YOU PHYSICIAN BEFORE HAVING ANY PARTICULAR FOOD/ MEDICATION/EXERCISE/OTHER REMEDIES.    
 
PS- THOSE INTERESTED IN RECIPES ARE FREE TO VIEW MY BLOG-                      

HTTP:GSEASYRECIPES.BLOGSPOT.COM/
FOR INFO ABOUT KNEE REPLACEMENT, YOU CAN VIEW MY BLOG-                                                                       

HTTP://KNEE REPLACEMENT-STICK CLUB.BLOGSPOT.COM/
FOR CROCHET DESIGNS
HTTP://MY CROCHET CREATIONS.BLOGSPOT.COM