VEGE
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DETOX
Why detox?
A well-planned vegan lifestyle can be healthy, but all vegan food is not perfect.Just because it says 'suitable for vegan' doesn't guarantee it's suitable for perfect health!
Detox benefits
Glowing skin
Increased energy
Improved mood and ability to cope with stress
Better hormonal balance
Weight loss and cellulite breakdown
Where do toxins come from?
Alcohol and Caffeine
Highly refined foods
High intake of saturated fat and proteins
Oxidants from fried foods
Artificial additives, preservatives
Artificial sweeteners
Some typical suggestions of foods to enjoy or avoid to detoxify.
Avoid
Coffee, tea, alcohol
&
fizzy drinks
Processed foods
Fried foods
Salt
Excess potatoes and bananas (Max twice per week)
Peanuts
Additives, preservatives
Fats
Sugar (including artificial sweeteners)
Enjoy
Drinking
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start day with hot water with fresh lemon and a slice of fresh ginger.
6-8
glasses of water a day. Herbal tea without sugar. Fresh juice.
Colourful variety of fruit and vegetables
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Green leafy veg, cabbage, broccoli, brussel sprouts, cauliflower, celery, lettuce, cucumber, radishes, strawberries, peaches, cherry and apples
Fresh or dried herbs
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turmeric, basil, bay leaf, fennel, dill, ginger, black pepper, mint
Beans
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bean sprouts,
Seeds and nuts
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brazils, chestnuts, pine nuts
Grains
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brown basmati rice, millet, oat bran
Exercise
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Reduce stress and relaxation - include walking, good sleep