Foods for a Detox Diet
Article by Vanessa Evans
If you are preparing for a detox diet, you’ll want to stock up on all the correct foods that you will need. Contrary to popular opinion, the foods that are eaten during a detox can be very flavorsome and enjoyable to eat. Here are some of the most popular foods that you can have.
Breakfast
A great way to start the day is with a fruit smoothie. This is made by putting a variety of your favorite fruits into a blender. You can add a little water if the mix is a little too thick to drink. Choose from pineapples, apples, strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, pears, oranges and peaches. Alternatively you can make a fruit salad with the fruit themselves.
Lunch
Make a large raw salad from you favorite vegetables. Choose from lettuce, rocket, carrot, sweet peppers, cucumber, celery, tomatoes, mushrooms, and watercress. To enhance the flavor you can add some fresh herbs and sprouted seeds. Make up a salad dressing of olive oil and cider vinegar and top with pumpkin or sunflower seeds. Finish the meal with a piece of fresh fruit.
Evening Dinner
Make up a dish consisting of 4 or 5 of your favorite vegetables. Then lightly cook them by either steaming or stir frying them with a little olive oil. You can choose from mushrooms, bean shoots, carrots, zucchini, spinach, beetroot, baby corn, mange tout and sugar snaps. You can add some more flavor by using tamari or soy sauce. Add some pumpkin seeds or pine nuts for extra texture and nutritional value. Try not to overcook the vegetables, they should always remain crunchy.
The secret to choosing the best food for your detox is to get a wide variety. This will ensure that you get a range of nutrients and that your palette does not become bored. Include some of your favorite varieties but don’t be afraid to try some new ones. There are many great tasting exotic fruits that you may like to try for the first time on your detox diet.
About the Author
Learn how to get started with a full body detox by visiting http://www.bodydetoxplan.com.You’ll also discover the Pro’s and Con’s of detoxing your body.
