Everyone knows that eating fruits and veggies is an important part of a well-balanced diet. This has led some to think that they can flush out the body and free it of toxins by going on an all-fruit cleansing diet. While eating more fruit may certainly be healthy, fruit cleanses are not meant for everyone and you should consult a doctor prior to starting such a plan.
The Fruit Flush Diet
The Fruit Flush Diet was created by Jay Robb, a nutritionist and author of "The Fruit Flush Diet" in order to help people detox their bodies and cleanse the digestive system. According to Every Diet, eating a diet that contains only fruit and a protein powder for three days can eliminate toxins, help you lose weight and relieve fatigue and bloating.
Benefits
Eating a diet high in fruits does have its benefits. For instance, the high fiber content helps to encourage more bowel movements, which has a cleansing effect on the colon, says Robb. Likewise, colorful fruits contain antioxidants that help to prevent cancer and nourish the body. The high water content of fruit also has a cleansing effect, says Every Diet.
Allowed Foods
The Fruit Flush Diet consists primarily of fruit. It starts with drinking protein shakes for the first day, then eating only fresh fruit on days two and three, to be followed by a raw vegetable and protein shake dinner, says Robb. After the three days, you're expected to transition back to a normal diet. Of course, the hope is that you'll transition into a healthier everyday diet.
Function
The idea behind the The Fruit Flush Diet is that it will cleanse your colon, since you're eating a diet so high in fiber and water and taxing your digestive system very little having removed carbohydrates. Likewise, consuming only fruits, even a vast quantity of them, means you're getting only about 1,200 calories a day at most, says CNNHealth.com, which causes quick weight loss.
Warning
Even though this diet does not require that you consume a non-FDA approved supplement or eat questionably healthy foods, it's still important to consult a physician before trying any fruit diet or cleansing program, says MayoClinic.com. This is especially pertinent if you have current health problems like heart disease or diabetes. Those who are pregnant shouldn't perform any sort of cleansing diet.
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