Below is a list of Foods to Include on a Detox/Cleanse Diet. There are numerous theories as to what constitutes a good diet and what should and shouldn't be included. We recommend you visit with a health practitioner before undertaking any detox/cleansing diet. There are some diets that restrict protein and carbohydrate consumption, some eliminate them completely. So, again, confer with a qualified practitioner. As stated previously, this is a complete list of foods we have found that are acceptable for all diets, just what foods is up to you and and how strict of a diet.
Fruits
- fresh or frozen fruits
- unsweetened, natural juice
- dried fruit - unsweetened, in
limited amounts, such as cranberries, dates, raisins, goji berries
Vegetables
- Vegetables thought to be
particularly good detox foods include broccoli, cauliflower, broccoli
sprouts, onions, garlic, artichokes, beets, and dark leafy greens such as
kale, collard greens, and swiss chard
- sea vegetables, including
kelp, nori sheets, wakame
- corn - avoid corn as it is
acid-forming
- note: some people are
sensitive to the nightshade family of vegetables, which includes tomatoes,
bell peppers, eggplants, and potatoes, and may wish to avoid them
Grains and Starches
- rice, especially brown rice
- quinoa
- buckwheat
- millet
- amaranth
- wild rice
- oats
- whole grains are preferred,
but products made from the above may be allowed, such as brown rice pasta,
pure buckwheat noodles, rice crackers, and bread
Beans and Legumes
- split yellow and green peas
- lentils
- adzuki beans
Nuts and Seeds
- almonds
- cashews
- walnuts
- sunflower seeds
- pumpkin seeds
- sesame seeds
- chia seeds
- hemp seeds, hemp nuts
- coconut, especially young
coconuts
- tahini
- nut and butters made only
with allowed ingredients
- peanuts and peanut butter -
usually not recommended
Choose unsalted, raw nuts and seeds.
Oils
- cold-pressed, extra-virgin
olive oil
- hemp oil
- flax oil
- chia oil
- almond oil
- avocado oil
- coconut oil
- safflower, sesame, and
sunflower oils in limited amounts (due to omega-6 fatty acids)
The detox diet food list is continued on the next page
Beverages
· "milks" made from allowed foods,
such as rice milk, almond milk, hemp milk
· coconut milk - except canned coconut milk
· water
· herbal teas
· green tea
· lemon water
· unsweetened juice made from allowed fruits
and vegetables
· mineral or seltzer water - in limited amounts
Sweeteners
- brown rice syrup
- erythritol
- stevia
- real maple syrup
- raw honey
- black strap molasses
Condiments
- apple cider vinegar
- Bragg's Liquid Aminos
- miso - small amounts
- black olives
- lemons and limes
- fresh and dried herbs and
spices
- cacao powder and cacao nibs
- carob powder
- sea salt
- mustard
- wheat-free tamari - in
limited amounts
Animal Protein
Detox diets differ on the question of whether to include animal protein. If
it is included, allowed foods may include:
- organic turkey
- organic chicken, preferably
pastured
- wild, cold-water fish, such
as Alaskan salmon
- lamb
- wild game, such as venison,
buffalo, ostrich
Daily Detox Do's
- Drink a minimum of 8 glasses
of water per day
- Take the time to chew food
well.
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