The Detox Cookbook and Health Plan: Everything You Need to Know About Detoxing Safely, with Expert Advice and More Than 150 Nutritious Recipes, Illustrated by 750 Step-by-step Photographs

by Maggie Pannell (Author)

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  Illustrated
  2006

  $7.56

  This work provides everything you need to know about effective detox dieting - how to eat well and lose weight the safe and enjoyable way. It offers four distinct diets, from the one-day mono diet to the two-week liver cleansing diet, offering a diet plan suitable for every timeframe and personal target. It contains more than 150 specially selected easy-to-make recipes, ranging from vitamin-packed juices and smoothies to salads, snacks and tasty light meals, each crammed with vital nutrients and cleansing properties. A comprehensive introduction explains what toxins are, where they are found, and how simple changes to lifestyle can make a big difference to the levels of toxicity in the body. A self-diagnosis checklist reveals the principal signs that indicate a toxic overload, such as fatigue, stress, headaches, digestive problems and skin disorders. There then follows a section on detox superfoods, such as garlic, broccoli, watercress and milk thistle, to name but a few. These foods are packed with vitamins, minerals, fibre and other beneficial properties, which help the body to eliminate toxins while providing a wealth of curative and health-giving benefits.There are four detox regimes to choose from, ranging from a simple one-day mono diet to a two-week liver cleansing diet. These detailed diet programmes contain easy-to-follow guides, recipe recommendations and also ideas for exercise and relaxation.