Review: Detoxing and Detox Diet Foods
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 06 11, 2013
I got this book because it had been recommended to me. The author defines the terms cleansing and detoxification and explains how both are normal functions of our body. In our modern world, a toxic pile-up may cause health problems, so systematic detoxing are considered beneficial to everyone. A list of very general symptoms are attributed to toxification and call for a need of detoxing. (Those symptoms listed may have lots of other causes too, and anyone suffering from them should get a medical examination for clarification.) Detoxing may show unpleasant side effects which are similiar to fasting effects. You will find many interesting recipes which are grouped according to the organs they are to support (liver,kidney, colon, the entire body). I like the apple flaxseed smoothie recipe. There also is a chapter on foods to avoid while detoxing. A 48 hour detoxing meal plan and final recommendations sum up the book.I find it hard to rate the book in terms of stars. The book is well written and easy to understand, and nicely illustrated. I do have some questions regarding the content - there are contradictions when oatmeal and whole grains are recommended and later on the author warns of gluten in food. Oats and other whole grains contain gluten. This needs clarification. Also the final recommendations do not convince me - why would you want to go back to a little bit of sugar and caffein and the like?I would have liked to learn what I can do to naturally ease the side effects of detoxing besides drinking lots of water.