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Is a water fast actually healthy?
(July 14, 2010)
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Water fasts are very controversial and there has been a lot of research that has gone into determining if it is indeed healthy. Unfortunately, till date, there has not been a consensus and so it is still regarded as a method that should be avoided unless absolutely. Water helps to cleanse the body of toxins and unwanted waste products and so it is thought that starving completely and having nothing but water will help to flush out a person’s system. However, a healthy diet plan is considered by most doctors to be a better method as it helps to cleanse a person’s system while providing them the nutrition they require. Research in this field shows that fasting for a day or two is beneficial to health but is not safe for all individuals.
A healthy detox plan would include plenty of raw foods and vegetables as these foods have a high nutritional index. These foods also have a high fiber content which helps to cleanse the gastrointestinal system. A two week detox plan will go a long way in cleansing your system, but it would be necessary to follow a healthy diet plan after that in order to make sure that the results are permanent. Start your day with a tall glass of fruit juice and a large platter of assorted fruits. It is important to include several fruits in a serving as each fruit has its own unique blend of nutrients. Therefore, consuming several types of fruits on a regular basis will ensure optimum nutritional intake. Vegetables are also excellent sources of vitamins and minerals, so you need to make sure that you have at least one large serving of salad with your meals. Make sure that your meals have a minimum amount of processed foods and instead opt for unprocessed foods instead. For example, it would be better to have unpolished rice with your meals instead of polished rice. Unpolished rice has a higher fiber content and also has a higher nutritional value than polished rice. In the same way, you should have breads made from wholegrain instead of processed grain. Protein is also important and so you will need to make sure that you include at least a small serving of protein-rich foods on a daily basis. Steam large chunks of lean chicken meat and add them to your salad or to a vegetable broth. Make sure that you consult your doctor before you make any drastic changes to your diet.
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Submitted by S M on July 14, 2010 at 06:42
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