Detox cure: menu, drink, how to make?

Definition: What is a detox cure?

THE kidneys and the liver filter them waste of the body, when the intestines are responsible for evacuating them. When they no longer manage to play their role, the general condition is disrupted. Fatigue, scrambled complexion, slow digestion, water retention … Elimination functions need to be stimulated to ensure a good drainage organs. The detox cure aims to rid the body of all toxins that he has accumulated over the meals. Poor diet, rich in fatas well as the stress would promote their good evacuation and could be responsible for various symptoms.

Detox cure after the holidays: a good idea?

It can be interesting to “detoxify” the organization after the rich meals of the holiday season. The goal is to unclog it and put it at rest. Without going as far as a real detox cure, you can already eat lighter (that is to say less fatty, less sweet and alcohol-free).

A detox cure to lose weight?

If you do a detox treatment to lose weight, you may be disappointed. The cure may do you lose a few pounds temporarily but they will be quickly taken up. As with any diet, there is no point in excluding food and starving the body for too long because it always ends up trying to fill the lack. “”What we lose in this kind of cure is water and musclesgiven the lack of proteinunderlines the nutritionist Caroline Le Marchand-Duros. This is therefore not desirable for those who want to lose weight and sculpt their silhouette. ”

What to eat during a detox treatment?

Lots of fruits and vegetables, fish, soups, velvety or herbal tea, this is the basis of a detox cure. Nevertheless, let’s keep in mind that the real detox is based on a healthy life and a balanced diet on a daily basis!

Lemon juice for a detox cure

Every morning you can clean your body by drinking the half-citron juice (organic) mixed with a glass of lukewarm water. For this to be effective, you have to drink your juice when you wake up fasting And eat only 20-30 minutes later. This daily gesture promotes the elimination of waste and toxins accumulated in the body, stimulates the liver and the immune system, relieves digestive ailments, promotes digestion and restores energy. Potassium, vitamin B and minerals that lemon help prevent diseases. Vitamin C is very useful for fighting winter viruses. Antioxidants have a real impact on the skin and the “good -looking” appearance. Finally, the flavonoids contained in this citrus fruits protect from aging and cardiovascular risks. In short, lemon is a major health ally in many fields and this morning reflex is essential during a detox cure.

Fruits and vegetables for a detox cure

More than for a detox cure, the following foods are generally good for the body. They help to endure excess food, prevent disease, stimulate the body cleaning process in order to reactivate the natural ability to regenerate and heal. We therefore choose: fruits and vegetables containing many antioxidants, fibers and water. We favor them seasonal, And ideally, we consult an Ayurveda practitioner to find out if our Ayurvedic Constitution advises us to consume them cooked or raw (in the form of fresh juice for example).

Good vegetables (to choose seasonal of course):

• Artichoke: rich in vitamins C and K and antioxidants.
• Asparagus: diuretics, drains the liver and eliminates the toxins of the body, rich in folate, it is a natural anti -stress.
• Fresh coriander: rich in micronutrients, hunts the heavy metals of the organism.
• Carrot: very rich in glutathione which is good for the liver, rich in beta-carotene and antioxidants which promote the functioning of the immune system.
• Chou: rich in sulfur, trace elements, antioxidants, stimulates the detoxifying enzymes of the liver and purifies blood.
• Beet: purifies the liver and blood, participates in the decomposition of fats, rich in antioxidants and fiber.
• Spinach: Rich in micronutrients, high potassium content, very alkalizing and diuretic.
• Black radish: helps regenerate the liver, drain the gallbladder and kidneys, antioxidant, source of sulfur, magnesium, potassium and calcium.
• AIL: Natural antioxidant and antibacterial, helps clean the intestinal system, rich in minerals.
• Celery: diuretics, rich in fibers and vitamin C and B9.
• Ginger and turmeric: anti-inflammatory and diuretic (it is good to associate turmeric with black pepper).

Good fruits

• Avocado: supports the proper functioning of the liver, contains glutathione which makes it possible to clean the chemicals accumulated in the body.
• Pineapple: diuretics, rich in enzyme that promotes good digestion and fiber.
• Apple: rich in fiber and pectin that helps clean the body of waste and heavy metals.
• Granada: rich in antioxidants, improves blood and lymphatic circulation

The fruits digesting quickly, so we prefer the consume between meals so as not to disturb the digestive process.

• Good and bad associations to avoid

During the detox treatment, we will favor white meats and fish, we will 100 % delete dairy products and we will decrease gluten at most.

• We will also pay attention to the right associations by avoiding consuming during the same meal the proteins and carbohydrates which will be more complex to digest and consume energy.
• We will avoid sugar, cereals, alcohol, tobacco, coffee, tea (Aside from green tea or matcha tea).
• We will take care to drink a lot of water and Practice a soft sport like walking or yoga.

What difference between a detox cure and a fast?

There are several levels of detox cures. Some of them consist in eating with a single fruit (strawberry, apple, grapes in particular) throughout the day. More radical, the total fasting aims to put the body to complete rest. Please note, this practice must be supervised because it presents health risks. In fact, the body will not be content to burn waste to recover energy: it will also tackle fat, muscles, vitamins or mineral salts. Bad idea therefore.

How long does a detox cure last?

“I would say that if we take a cure of 4 to 8 days, at most 2 times a year, there is no danger to healthestimates the nutritionist Caroline Le Marchand-Duros. Beyond 8 days in a row, it becomes detrimental to the organization. ”

Can we do physical activity during a detox treatment?

Sport is your ally to eliminate toxins, especially because it makes you sweat. At the start of the year, try to get started and set a reasonable goal to start. Regularity must take precedence over intensity. Well-being side, think of the hammam. As it makes it sweat, it also helps to eliminate toxins. This is not the case with the sauna, whose dry heat, can be difficult to bear, especially when you have circulatory problems. Draining massages are also allies of the “detox” lifestyle.

What is the effectiveness of a detox treatment?

Detox cures are so successful that it is legitimate to wonder if they are based on scientific studies. In reality, no study was carried out to prove its benefits. Dr. Le Marchand-Duros is more than skeptical of their physical effectiveness. “It all depends on the reason why we want to do this cure, she underlines. If it is to lose weight, it is frankly not worth it, it will be completely useless. If the goal is more philosophical, without talking about religion, I would say, why not. It is a form of overcoming, in a sense. “ As for the ability of these cures to detoxify the organism, the specialist does not believe it too much either: “Either these people eat really very badly in normal times to need to practice a diet of several days to rest their body. In this case, the troubles will start again when they will resume their usual diet. Either the cure aims rather to detox them from all pesticides and other that we ingest daily and in this case, A few days of diet are completely insufficient. It would take weeks to get rid of it. ”

What are the risks of excess detox cure?

If it is not a priori dangerous to put yourself in the diet for a few days, doing it frequently could lead deficiencies. Indeed, toxins are not the only ones to melt during fasting or mono-diès. Reserves in vitamins, nutrients and other good elements stored by the organization can also melt, Particularly in the event of a drastic treatment with almost total deprivation of food (this is of course less true for cures where you are fond of fruits and vegetables). Hence the interest of preparing such a treatment, to be sure to come out in shape and no more raplapla than to start.

What are the contraindications of a detox cure?

The detox treatment is not to be put in all hands.

• First of all, Children cannot claim it. Their growing body has very different and more important needs than that of adults.
• Same recommendation for pregnant women. Now is not the time to ask them to restrict themselves, on the contrary.
• Fragile people, suffering from digestive tract diseases or metabolic diseases such as diabetes cannot all practice detox cures. It really depends on situations, which is why it is recommended to consult a specialist before embarking on this diet alone.
• Same thing for Lpeople with serious illnesseslike cancer for example.
• No treatment either for people with vitamin deficiencies or in nutrients.
• The cures are little recommended for people with suffering or having suffered from eating disorders. This could destroy a fragile balance and push the person into a more serious illness.

In view of these numerous contraindications, the nutritionist Caroline Le Marchand-Duros formally recommends “of see a doctor beforehand. It is he who can tell you if you are able to make a detox cure or not. In addition, I highly recommend practicing this cure in a medical environment. It is more prudent, in the event that the curist has a fall in tension or a hypoglycemic discomfort. ”

What precautions to avoid “scams”?

Detox is a business! Detox spa, home detox coach, detox cure center … many operate this vein. Ask before you get into a treatment, ask for specific quotes and programs and always favor word of mouth. Don’t ruin yourself for a week of diet! Ditto beware of herbal teas and other foods stamped “detox”. In itself, this appellation does not mean much and it is very possible that the herbal tea is as effective as a lambda herbal tea. Favor composition. Same thing for detox capsules sold in pharmacies or on the internet as well as the countless nutrition books and cooking out of the merits of the detox treatment. In the end the abuse of detox cures could weigh on your wallet …

Thank you to the nutritionist Caroline Le Marchand-Duros and to Amelie Clergue Vaurès, certified and validated therapist of the Medoucine network.