Keeping your colon clean is important but so is the colon cleansing diet recipe that you use to do it. One of the most popular colon cleansing diet recipes is that for the lemonade diet, also known as the master cleanse. This is a fast which requires you to drink only lemonade and use a salt flush every morning. You eat no solid food while you are doing it, so it has been used for weight loss as much as for colon cleansing. If you go online, you will find lots of sites that list the colon cleansing diet recipe for you to cleanse your colon, detoxify your body, and whittle your waist.

Other colon cleansing diet recipes are simple and may be more of a fast than a diet. Herbal teas that have natural laxative properties may be used, along with lots of water, to wash waste and toxins from your body. Unfortunately, when you do a colon cleanse fast, no matter what liquids are on the diet, you risk flushing the natural flora out of the digestive tract.  You should make sure you take pro-biotics to restore your body’s natural flora once you are off your colon cleansing diet. Recipes for colon cleansing don’t usually take these ingredients into consideration, but you can purchase them separately and should always follow a colon cleansing by using them.

Colon cleansing diet recipes that include lots of raw fruits and vegetables are the ones that help you colon cleanse itself naturally and which you can and should maintain for a long period of time. If you can learn to drink a cup of green tea every morning in place of a cup of coffee and eat bran muffins for breakfast instead of fatty breakfast meats, you have already changed a large part of your diet to a colon cleansing diet, and recipes don’t have to be any more specific than that to make a big improvement in your colon’s abilities to cleanse itself.

Many people believe that our bodies are overcome by the toxins in modern civilization. Air and water pollution, chemicals in everyday products, food additives, and cigarette smoke are all sources of toxins that may remain in our bodies when they are not eliminated by our normal biological processes. As a result, we may suffer effects like premature aging, bloating, or obesity.

Detoxification, or detox, is the process of removing toxic substances from the body. A detox diet is the easiest and healthiest way to detox your body. The major DO: more fiber and water are good. The major DON’T: caffeine, carbonated beverages, and sugars (alcohol, chocolate, and yeast) are not good.

One of the most aggressive detox diets, recommended by Dr. Kiki Sidhwa, involves fasting for three days followed by eating only one type of fruit for each meal. For example, breakfast might be an apple. Lunch might consist of oranges or pineapples. Then supper might be either apples or grapes or bananas. You can eat as much of the fruit as you want during each meal. Snacks might be a type of fruit non-sweetened fruit juice. The most important point is not to mix your fruit. Eat only one type of fruit for each meal.

If this approach is too extreme, you might want to use some detox diet recipes. They’re designed to give you the nutrients you need and the antioxidants that will clean your body of toxins. Increasing your intake of fluids is a great way to begin your detox diet.

Ginger Healing Tea with Tumeric is a delicious and effective addition to a detox diet. Ginger contains many antioxidants that may prevent cancer. It is known to cure nausea, motion sickness, and morning sickness. Boil two cups of water and add: 1/2 tsp. of powdered ginger, 1/2 tsp. of tumeric. Let the mixture simmer for ten minutes, then strain the tea into a mug, adding one tablespoon of maple syrup and a dash of lemon extract.

Vegetable super-juice makes a great detox diet breakfast. It gives you an energy boost, wakes up your digestive system, and keeps you powered through lunch. Ingredients include a whole cucumber, four sticks of celery, about an ounce of fresh spinach, and eight leaves of lettuce. Other green vegetables (parsley or fresh alfalfa sprouts) make a healthy addition to the super-juice. Use a blender or beverage maker to puree the ingredients, adding an equal amount of distilled water to aid the process. Lemon juice will add a tart and interesting taste. Even though cucumbers are less nutritious than most fruit, cucumber seeds are a good source of vitamins A, B6, C and K. Cucumbers also contain potassium, thiamin, folate, pantothenic acid, magnesium, phosphorus, copper, and manganese.

For lunch, try a high-energizing detox diet soup that is a favorite for detox diets. Combine one avocado with two spring onions, a half red or green pepper, a cucumber, a half-ounce of fresh spinach, half a clove of garlic and about one-third cup of yeast-free vegetable bouillon. Add the juice of one lemon or lime and, if you want, add a little coriander, cumin, or parsley. Blend the avocado and vegetable bouillon until it forms a paste, and then add the other ingredients. Soup’s on!

A wonderful detox diet dinner treat is Warm Broccoli Soup. Start by lightly steaming (5-6 minutes) six to eight good-sized broccoli heads. Put the steamed broccoli into a blender with one-half an avocado, one-third of a red onion, one stick of celery, a handful of raw spinach, an inch of ginger root. Blend well and then add cumin, Bragg liquid amino, garlic, and ground black pepper for taste. This cold weather favorite is an excellent way to return your body’s chemical balance to its naturally alkaline state.

These are just a few of the many detox diet recipes you can find on the Internet. The most important part of this process is getting lots of water and essential nutrients while also avoiding harmful food additives and preservatives and the sugar most modern processesd foods are loaded with. Don’t put it off another day! Eat healthy! Start your new healthy life with an effective detox diet.

In 2004, Morgan Spurlock came up with the documentary, Super Size Me, in which he subjected himself to eat fast food for 30 days. His breakfast, lunch and dinner came from a fast food joint. After his experiment, he discovered several changes in his body including gaining 52 lbs. In that movie, Spurlock mirrored millions of Americans who excessively enjoy fast food. In hindsight, it is really enjoyable and tempting to eat fast food because of the delicious burgers and fries. However, when consumed in large quantities and at a regular period at that, they become dangerous to the body.

The fear that you will no longer be able to eat delicious food must not stop you from going on a diet because this is just a myth?it is not true. Most diet programs come with delicious diet food which will not only help you lose weight and become healthier, they will also make your mouth water.

Take for example South Beach Diet. This diet advices people going through it to avoid bad calories in the program?s first phase. Dieters, however, can enjoy lean meat, nuts, eggs, and eventually, fiber-rich calories. An example of a recipe that you can enjoy even if you are following this diet is taco meatballs. All you have to do is mix lean ground beef, Taco Bell seasoning mix, two eggs, minced garlic, and diced onion. Form a meatball using these ingredients with a small cube of cheese in the middle and then bake the meatballs until they are done. This is definitely yummy and it will only take you a few minutes to prepare it. Another simple dish to prepare is Greek Salad. The first thing you have to do is mix in a bowl the lettuce, onion, cheese, tomato and cucumber. Pour in a little lemon juice, oil, and oregano. Finally, add some salt and toss everything.

Atkins diet is another popular program which has gained the approval of many health and fitness experts and dieters as well. It is a lo-carbohydrate diet. One sample dish under this diet is the chili beef kabob. All you have to do is marinate two pounds of bee sirloin with green onions, garlic, canola oil, salt, red pepper, and chili powder for an hour. Put the beef and green onions in a skewer and then grill them for at least 10 minutes. You can put parsley or other applicable garnishes on the kabob if you want. Another dish under the Atkins Diet is the Asian Shrimp Salad. To do the dressing of this salad, all you have to do is combine a tablespoon of canola oil, and a teaspoon of sesame oil, two tablespoons of rice wine vinegar, two tablespoons of soy sauce, and one teaspoon of ginger. Mix this with 1-inch pieces of cooked lobster, thin scallions, toasted sesame seeds, Chinese cabbage, and red bell pepper and then toss!

Notice that the recipes allow you to enjoy food without overstepping on the boundaries of the diet programs. You do not have to starve yourself to lose weight as most of the foods in these diet programs are really delicious!

Considering the living conditions of the modern era, it’s easy to understand why toxins build up within the body so heavily. Environmental toxins found in pesticides, insecticides, herbicides, fertilizers, fossil fuels, and other synthetic chemicals create an elixir of toxins bombarding us on a daily basis.

Unclean water, harsh household cleaners, and the prevalence of over-processed, artificial foods also contribute to the body’s poisoning. For these reasons, it is sometimes necessary to engage in natural body toxin cleansing to help the body purify itself and eliminate poisonous waste.

Due to the increase in chemicals applied to conventional foods, organic food is an increasingly wise option. In addition, Oxy-Powder® is an all-natural colon cleansing product that cleanses body systems of waste and supports the digestive tract. Most people don’t realize their digestive system is actually part of the immune response structure and is a key component in the body’s fight against toxins.

Making the choice to eat well is a beneficial first step in the process of toxin cleansing. To truly purge the body’s waste and support the cleansing systems (the lymphatic system, liver, intestines and blood), organic food choices are vital. Along with consuming primarily organic, whole foods, it is also wise to include food choices known for their natural detoxification effects.

A few of these organic, detoxifying foods include:

BroccoliOther cruciferous vegetables (cauliflower, asparagus, etc.)Green vegetablesFruits (berries and apples)OnionsGarlicLemonsBroccoli sproutsLiquids (green tea, pure water and algae drinks rich in enzymes)

Ultimate Detox Recipes

Easy Wilted Garlic-Sesame Salad — Toss dark, leafy greens in hot, garlic oil for a meal that cleanses the body’s chief detox organ, the liver.

Ingredients:

1 Tsp. olive oil1 clove garlic, minced1 lb. spinach, stemmedor 1 lb. Swiss chard, stems sliced, leaves tornor 1 lb. mixture of spinach and watercressSalt and freshly ground pepper to taste1 Tsp. sesame seeds for garnish

Warm oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and stir until lightly browned, about 45 seconds. Add greens (do in two batches, if necessary) and toss until just wilted, 2 to 4 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Avocado-Cucumber Spicy Spring Soup — A highly energizing soup for your cleansing regimen. This soup contains avocado (which is high in EFA’s) and cucumber (well known for its internal cleansing properties). The taste of this soup can be customized to your preference by the use of various herbs and spices or by alternating between lemon and lime.

Ingredients:

1 avocado2 spring onions1/2 red or green pepper1 cucumber2 handfuls of spinach1/2 clove of garlicBragg Liquid Aminos™ to taste100ml of light vegetable Bouillon (yeast free)Juice of 1 lemon or limeOptional: coriander, parsley, or cumin

Blend the avocado and stock to form a light paste, and then add the other ingredients and mix until the consistency is neither too thick nor too thin. Heat slowly on your range-top burner to preserve the most nutrients.

Vegetable Super Juice — This juice is popular for breakfast due to its energy ‘boost’ effect. It gives your body a nutritious yet gentle start to the day.

Ingredients:

1 whole cucumber4 sticks of celery2 to 4 handfuls of spinach8 lettuce leavesOther varieties of lettuce as desiredOptional boosters: parsley and fresh alfalfa sprouts

Juice all ingredients and mix 50/50 with distilled water. Add optional lemon juice to taste and Prime pH to boost the alkalinity of the juice.

Healing Detox Juice — A sweeter, more subtle juice that still packs a nutritional punch! The combination of the carrots, spinach, and parsley provides an excellent source of antioxidants while the celery delivers nutritious cleansing properties.

Ingredients:

3 to 4 Carrots125g Fresh SpinachHandful of Flat Leaf Parsley2 to 3 Sticks of Celery

Juice all the ingredients (putting celery through last as it is a bit acidic). Mix with water to thin it out or drink it plain.

Raw Broccoli Soup — Definitely a winter favorite and it ends the myth that all raw veggies have to be cold and boring! By steaming the broccoli for just 5 to 6 minutes, the meal remains raw enough to provide all the nutrients but adds enough warmth for that homemade soup flavor. The texture of the broccoli and the kick of the ginger also make this an excellent choice for those new to the concept of alkalizing (returning your body’s internal chemical state to a naturally alkaline balance).

Ingredients:

1/2 Avocado6 to 8 Decent size Broccoli Heads1/3 Red Onion1 Celery StickBig Handful of SpinachAn Inch of Root GingerOptional: Bragg Liquid Amino, cumin

Lightly steam the broccoli for 5 to 6 minutes and put all the ingredients in a blender. Add garlic, pepper, and other spices to taste. The heat from the broccoli makes this a lovely, gently warmed soup that is great for those cold winter months!

Consuming organic foods so as to obtain the most vitamins and minerals can greatly enhance your toxin cleansing efforts. All natural recipes such as these help the body receive the nutritional support it needs to maintain vital health and wellbeing!