Apple diet is used to remove toxins that can lead to weight gain and health problems. These toxins are taken in through what is consumed and the pollutants in the environment. The apple detox diet consists of a three-day detoxification period followed by eating a healthy diet that includes apples. The diet can cause weight loss, a drop in blood pressure and cholesterol levels, and improve digestion. However, the diet is not recommended for those with glucose control related diseases as the amount of apples eaten can affect the blood glucose.
How to do the Apple Detox Diet ?
The first 3 days of the apple detox diet focus on detoxifying the body. Eat apples in place of your regular meals and in between as snacks. Eat them whenever you feel hungry. You can eat as many as you want. You can keep to one variety or choose different varieties to vary the flavors a bit. Organic are best to avoid any pesticide residue but still wash them well.
Drink only pure water and herbal or fruit teas while on the apple diet, drink at least six to eight glasses of water during these three days to aid the body in flushing out the toxins. Since apples are rich in vitamins, minerals and fiber the body is consuming those nutrients and expelling toxins.
How to prepare for and finish apple diet?
Apple diet is not for everyone !
Apples are less sweet than a lot of fruits but you could have trouble eating only fruits if you have a blood sugar balance problem, are a fast metabolizer, or have yeast overgrowth in the bowel. Cinnamon has been found to help make your cells more responsive to insulin which regulated sugar metabolism so adding cinnamon to the apples can help blood sugar problems. Otherwise you can substitute the apples with non-sweet vegetables like lettuce, cucumber, celery and tomatoes.
Apples are however high in fiber which helps to slow down the release of sugars. They can be alkaline forming in the body depending on your metabolic type.Don’t attempt this if you are a diabetic or pregnant.
The first 3 days of the apple detox diet focus on detoxifying the body. Eat apples in place of your regular meals and in between as snacks. Eat them whenever you feel hungry. You can eat as many as you want. You can keep to one variety or choose different varieties to vary the flavors a bit. Organic are best to avoid any pesticide residue but still wash them well.
Drink large amounts of water. Even if you are doing a liquid detox, if you have taken in a substance that releases toxins, drink more water within 20 minutes of it. You can almost time it yourself, as you will start to have that “sick” feeling about then. Drink, drink, drink! Then jump up and down, and flush it out.
How to prepare for and finish apple diet?
Prepare for the apple diet for 5 until 7 days before, by cutting down on tea, coffee, alcohol and fizzy drinks, carbohydrates like pasta, bread, cereals. Reduce the size of your meals and make your last meal of the day a large vegetable salad with a little healthy dressing such as fresh lemon juice and a little cold pressed oil.
After the 2 day detox ease back onto a healthy diet. Start by eating a bowl of mixed fruit, or a healthy green smoothie, some vegetable soup or a plate of steamed vegetables.
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