Beginning a Detox Diet

The colon cleansing detox diet, short for detoxification diet, is a nutritional plan intending to remove potentially toxic substances from the body. Although detox is predominantly thought of as a treatment for alcohol or drug dependence, the term also refers to diets, herbs, and other methods of removing environmental and dietary toxins from the body for general health.   A detox diet can be considered as a full body tune up.

The following is just a short list of foods that you should eat and foods that you should avoid on a typical 2-week colon cleansing detox diet.  The idea is to support detoxification by increasing evacuation from the body, cleansing the colon, improving circulation to clear toxic substances, removing foods from the diet that require detoxification or are allergenic, and providing nutrients to support and protect the liver.

Detox Diet

So let’s start with food you should eat during your colon cleansing detox diet:

Using these food tips, along with recipes and essential nutrients for detox support, your colon cleansing detox diet can be a success, keeping your body healthy and even reducing the risk of colon cancer.  While it is unlikely to alter weight or body structure, embarking on a detox diet should energize you and generally help you feel more healthy.