All-Natural Summer Detox

Diets, detoxes, healthy eating. The summer is probably the best time to do any of these things, because your body already doesn’t need as much food in the summer to sustain itself.

Weekends are often difficult to make nutritional changes, so try making some changes Monday through Friday. It is remarkably easier packing yourself a different lunch than making two separate meals for you and your family on the weekends. Plus, people enjoy indulging in the finer things on the weekends.

If this is your first time doing a detox, consult with your doctor prior to making any drastic changes to your diet. If you have done a detox before, follow these tips to improve your detox experience and efficiency!

TIP 1 >> Eliminate coffee.

Most people are wary to give up coffee altogether, since growing accustomed to the stimulus often more than once a day. To curb these cravings or any coffee-withdrawal headaches you can substitute with green tea while your body detoxes from coffee. Most people are loath to give up coffee, even for 5 days of the week. The question for these people is: if you can’t give it up for 5 days, isn’t it a sure sign you’re addicted?

TIP 2 >> Eat lots of colorful foods.

Vegetables and fruits provide all the natural sugar intake you could want – the brighter, the more abundant, the better. Fruits and vegetables are high in fibre, vitamins, minerals and other nutrients that help prevent and treat diseases.

Fruits and vegetables are low in glycemic index, so those with diabetes or other sugar-restricted diets should still be able to eat as much as they desire.

TIP 3 >> Drink 8 glasses of water a day.

This is one of the most important aspects of detoxing your body. Water flushes yoru system of unwanted waste; helps boost your metabolism; and gives you a feeling of fullness longer. Water also helps keep your energy up.

A summer detox is a great way to make your body healthy as it enters into the colder months. You will feel cravings often, but it’s probably nothing that a tall glass of water can’t cure. If your cravings are over-whelming, judge on a scale of 1-10 how bad it is. If it’s a 1, forget about it. If it’s a 5, stay strong! It could be worse! If your craving is a 10 out of 10, try a tall glass of water and counting to 100 to get your mind off it.

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