NATURAL DETOX DIET CLEANSES THE BODY

DETOX LIVER AND COLON AND MAKE YOU HEALTHIER AND SLIMMER     

This detoxification program described below is a general one, suitable for those who feel sluggish and need to rejuvenate or revitalize themselves.  Detox can cleanse the liver as well as the colon, besides, the diet can make you slimmer too. For those who have certain illness or on regular medication, should consult their doctor first, and their detox diet will be slightly different and should be customized.

You are free to choose 1-day or 2-day program as follows:

1-DAY DETOX PROGRAM

Fasting detox: Take either water melon juice or plain water (mineral water) for 1-2 days.

1)     Drink 2 glasses (about 500 ml.) of mineral water in the morning at about 6 – 6:30am

2)     Just drink water or water melon juice from 7am until 7pm, water contained in water melon has been purified by the plant itself, and it is as good as mineral water

3)     Go to bed the latest at 9pm.

Note: if water melon is not available, use coconut water instead

 

2-DAY DETOX PROGRAM

6:00am             Drink 2 glasses of water (about 500ml.)

6:30am             Take blended mixed fruit          

7:30am             Breakfast:  cooked mixed grain

8:00am             Drink a glass of water

9:00am             Snack:  a glass of pineapple + kale + carrot juice

12:00noon         Lunch: energy soup with cucumber  

1:00pm              Drink a glass of water

2:00pm             Snack: a glass of mixed berries smoothie

3:00pm             Drink a glass of water

4:00pm             Snack:  a glass of pineapple  + kale + carrot juice

5:00pm             Drink a glass of water

6:00pm             Dinner:  vegetable broth + a piece of steamed tofu (6cmx6cmx2cm).

7:00pm             Drink a glass of water

8:30pm              Prepare to go to bed

9:00pm             Have a good night sleep, at least 7 hours.

Do it for two days.  As for the  snacks, either mixed berries smoothie or pineapple kale carrot juice can be taken as often as you like.

 

BLENDED MIXED FRUIT

First a cup of papaya in the blender and blend it, then add a cup of pineapple, then one green (granny smith) apple (sliced), finally add one tablespoon of flaxseeds in a blender, and blend until smooth.  No need to add water.

COOKED MIXED GRAIN

Ingredients:

-  ½ cup lentils

- ¼ cup mung beans
- ¼ cup red beans
-  4 pieces pitted prunes
-  4 pieces pitted dates
- 1/2 tablespoon molasses
- 1 tablespoon sunflower seeds

Directions:

First cook red beans for about 20 minutes, then add lentils and mung beans and cook until tender, then add molasses and set aside, add prunes, dates and sunflower seeds and serve.

This healthy recipe gives you protein to maintain your muscle tissue as well as fiber to stimulate bowel movements.

 

PINEAPPLE JUICE + KALE + CARROT JUICE

Ingredients:

-       1 cup pineapple

-       4 cups chopped kale leaves
-       2 carrots
-       ½ cup chopped celery
-       1 lemon, squeezed

 Directions:

Use a juicer to obtain the juice, or instead use a blender, add 1½ cups of water and remove the pulp with a strainer.        

This juice is good for digestion because pineapple contains digestive enzymes, and Kale helps the liver to cleanse the toxin with its enzymes .

MIXED BERRIES SMOOTHIE (250ml)

Ingredients:

-       ¼  cup blueberries

-       ¼ cup strawberries
-       ¼ cup blackberries
-       ¼ cup black grapes
-       ½ cup ice

Directions:

            Blend the ingredients until smooth with a blender.

Blueberries, strawberries, blackberries and grapes are powerful antioxidants, and also increase the number of enzymes in the liver.  Blueberries are rich in manganese and vitamins C and E that provide protection on a cellular level, it helps lower LDL ("bad") cholesterol. 

ENERGY SOUP WITH CUCUMBER

Ingredients:

-       1 cup sprouts (bean,vegetables,alfalfa) or  microgreens

-       2 pieces seaweed (each piece of  about 6-7cm, if dried seaweed, soak them  in water first)
-       ½ cup avocado
-       ½ cup cucumber
-       1 tablespoon sesame seeds
-       1 tablespoon pumpkin seeds
-       1 lemon, squeezed

Directions:

Put all the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.

This energy soup will give you enough calorie with vitamins and minerals for the day. The enzymes in the sprouts will also help your body to detox.

VEGETABLE BROTH

Ingredients

• 2 quarts water
• 2 carrots –  cut into pieces of about 1.5cm-2cm thick
• 1 white Radish – cut into pieces of 1.5cm-2cm thick
• 2  onions, sliced or chopped
• 2 stalks leek – cut into 4cm long
• 2 stalks celery, coarsely chopped
• 2 large cloves garlic, chopped
• 4 pieces of shiitake caps (sliced)
• ¼  tsp. sea salt
• 10 sprigs parsley, chopped

Directions

Put the ingredients in a stainless steel pot, cover and bring to a boil for about 10 minutes, then simmer for an hour, after that take out the vegetables and use a strainer to squeeze a bit then discard the pulp, it will be enough for 2 meals.

For those who expose to radiation which comes from electronic equipment, appliances (computer, router, etc.) and gadgets,  detoxification with baking soda and sea salt will help reduce the radiation in our body, the formula is:
1.  Use a small bathtub  a big basin which can contain about 20 liters of water or enough to accommodate the body;
2. Fill the bathtub or basin with water;
3. Put three tablespoons of baking soda and three tablespoons of natural sea salt in the bathtub or basin
4. Stir them in the water until they are completely dissolved;
4. Soak yourself in the water for about 15 minutes, your head has also to be soaked or showered with the solution to get the maximum result.

 

Stay Healthy by Eating Whole Foods, Vegies, Fruits, Nuts & Seeds

When we talk about healthy, it should be inside out, as everyone wants to look and feel healthy, younger and even slim naturally without a crash diet, and there are so many ways to improve your health. Whether you're improving your diet or do some exercise, small steps can make a big impact and could be a healthy change for the better.  I would like to share some experience and knowledge how to pick healthy foods and incorporate the healthy lifestyle in your daily living. First start with the food we eat.

Eat natural whole foods:  take whole grain instead of processed cereal and cut down intake of white flour and white sugar

Eating whole-grain oatmeal daily -  your cholesterol and blood sugar will be lower significantly.  Whole grains not only provide carbohydrates and protein, but also the fiber which forms a gel that slows down your body's absorption of sugar as well as  cholesterol.  Instant cereal or processed food is lack of fiber and sometimes contains additives and substantial amount of sugar, white flour can raise your blood sugar too. Try oat meal, quinoa or  other whole grain with prunes, cranberries, banana ,seeds (pumpkin, sunflower) and molasses for your breakfast, you will like it.

Take fresh veggies and fruits

Try to take at least five kinds of different veggies and two or more servings of fruit per day.  Do not overcook the vegetables, or eat them raw as salads, because vegetables contain cancer-protective flavonoids, vitamins and minerals, some of them may be destroyed if cooked at high heat or too long , if you like, stir fry or sautee them for a few seconds in low heat, or steam the veggies for 3-4 minutes, and do not use microwave oven to cook vegetables.

During winter time when fresh veggies are hard to find, fermented sauerkraut can be a good substitute. A Finnish study found that cancer-fighting compounds are produced during the fermentation process of sauerkraut, and it has probiotics that can help break down toxins in the gastrointestinal tract. If you consume the canned sauerkraut instead of homemade one, rinse it to reduce sodium content before eating.

Nuts Nuts contains selenium, iron, zinc, trace minerals, protein , fiber and cancer fighting compounds. Almonds are known to help lower cholesterol and prevent cardiovascular disease and high blood pressure, Brazil nuts are rich in selenium, that can help to kill cancer cells and help repair DNA, and can decrease cancer risks, others such as cashews, pistachios, macadamia, hazelnuts, walnuts are also good for you, for the best effects, eat them raw instead of baked or fried.  Beans and legumes Beans and legumes contain a lot of protein, iron, fiber and some vitamins and minerals. If you are a vegetarian or vegan, regular intake of three or four kinds of beans and legumes daily is good to prevent lack of protein in your body. Soy bean, lentils are good source of protein, while chick peas, kidney beans, small red beans provides you with more iron. The fiber contained in beans and legumes also help to increase bowel movements and hence help strengthening your body’s detoxification system.

Seeds
Seeds are source of oils, minerals and fiber and can help to prevent diseases.  Flaxseeds, pumpkin seeds, chia seeds are rich in Omega-3 essential fatty acids and antioxidants which can lower cholesterol and hence have cardioprotective effects , flaxseeds also contain chemical compound called Lignan, which is one of the major classes of phytoestrogens, could help reduce the risk of hormone-associated cancers (breast, uterine, ovarian, and prostate), while grape seeds, sunflower seeds and safflower seeds are high in Omega-6.

Tips: Better to eat the seeds raw, I routinely take one tablespoon of ground flaxseeds with blended fruit in the morning before having breakfast.

Berries
A new study says that people who take at least three servings per week of berries, especially strawberries or blueberries may reduce the risk of heart attack by one-third compared with those who incorporated fewer of the colorful berries into their diet.Dietary flavonoids called anthocyanins are found in berries and are known to counter the buildup of that causes atherosclerosis.

Blueberry, cranberry, goji berry, strawberry and cherry are classified as super fruits,  they are packed with nutrients and antioxidants which help fight free radicals that damage or kill cells. 

Herbs and spices

Herbs :  fresh parsley, thyme, rosemary, oregano and pepermint have certain phytochemicals that may help prevent cancer and other diseases and fight inflammation.  Parsley which its high levels of apigenin can inhibit tumour growth and delay its formation, and it is also believed to act as a diuretic.
Spices:  garlic, turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, capsicum which are used to enhance the food flavor provide health advantages that may range from lowering blood sugar to reducing joint inflammation.

Do not eat between meals
We need digestive enzymes to digest food that we eat, and our body can only produce limited amount of enzymes and it decreases along with age, meaning we get less and less enzymes as we get older, that is why people who like craving and snacking (especially sweet and fatty ones) will take more enzymes to digest, and eventually will have indigestion problems.

Regular exercise and sleep well

Do not be a cough potato, your body is a dynamic structure and is meant to move, any exercises from walking, swimming, station cycling, to stretching exercise like yoga and pilates are good to keep our body flexible and more energetic, and it can also help us to sleep better at night.

It is recommended that 7 to 8 hours sleep is necessary to keep us in good shape, although some people may feel good to have just 6 hours deep sleep.