Why DETOX ?

Every day we are exposed toexternal toxins from our environment and internal toxins produced as thebyproduct of our digestive and metabolic processes. Toxic and unwantedinorgranic chemicals are found in our foods, water and air in the formof fertilizers, pesticides, heavy metals and other pollutants. Workingin climate controlled environments is a source of airbornemicroorganisms and debris and home and work environments expose usto paint and carpet fumes. Everything from plastic containers todry cleaned clothes to skin and haircare products and cosmetics bombardour bodies with unwanted pollutants. All of these fall in the categoryof environmental toxins.

Toxins come in various forms and manners; the one unifying thing about them all is that they are dangerous to your health. The exhaust from your automobile is known to be rich in carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide and medical scientists have shown that as little as 0.5% of these chemicals in the blood holds dangerous implication for health. Most of the technologically modified food you eat today contains different hormones and chemicals that interfere with normal body metabolism and in most cases, cause the system to malfunction. Metallic toxins such as mercury, lead and others can 'block' nutrients from entering cells and metabolic waste from leaving the cells, creating a favorable environment for cancer growth. Other minerals like potassium, sodium and the likes, can affect the function of the heart, when deficient or in excess and thus lead to any of the cardiovascular diseases. Well, in case you have never considered detoxification as a very healthy option, or you somehow don't believe in its efficacy, you need a serious re-think.

drink and DIET

Let’s look at drink and DIETing and start with the best drink of all first.

1. Water

Water pure and simple is the single best drink for losing weight and is the most important catalyist for weight loss in ANY DIET.

A DIETer should drink at least eight glasses of water.

2. Alcohol and soda

When DIETing, don’t drink to much alcohol or sodas that are high in sugar. They contain plenty of calories and also make you feel hungry. So moderation is the order of the day.

3. Coffee & Tea

Coffee is fat-free, but drinking it can be detrimental to DIETs why? – Because even though coffee in itself is fat-free, it is what can be added that hurts your DIET.

Low and fat free milk is fine, but avoid cream. Finally, go easy on the sugar, if you have a sweet tooth.

4. Green Tea

The benefits of drinking green tea can be seen through the high concentration of antioxidants that can be found.

Studies have also shown that the benefits of green tea for DIETing are visible when drinking just one cup a day and weight loss is speeded up.

5. Fruit Juices

When choosing a fruit juice while DIETing, you should always look at the nutritional information found on the label.

6. Milk

Milk contains calories but if used correctly in a DIET can help you lose weight. Make sure that you choose low or fat free varieties that contain far less calories

One of the reasons that milk helps some to lose weight because it makes you feel full. It also aids in bone strength, as well as lowers blood pressure and provides a load of other nutrients our bodies need.