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The liquid detox diet is a type of diet where only fluids such as water, teas, unsweetened juices and vegetable soups are allowed. This type of diet should be kept for a maximum of 2 days, because some very restrictive foods can cause nutritional deficiencies in the long run, alter the metabolism or cause discomfort such as nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
Currently, there is little scientific evidence related to the ability of this type of diet to detoxify the body and favor weight loss, especially in the long term. Therefore, it is important that before performing it, a nutritionist is consulted so that an evaluation is made and it is verified whether it is possible or not to perform the liquid detox diet safely.
Liquid detox diet menu
The menu of the liquid diet can be very varied, however, here's an example of a liquid detox diet to be done for 2 days, preferably on the weekend:
Meals | Day 1 | Day 2 |
Breakfast | 200 ml of juice of 1 orange + 1/2 apple + 1 kale leaf + 1 col of flaxseed soup | 200 ml of watermelon juice + 1/2 pear + 1 kale leaf + 1 col of ginger tea |
Morning snack | 200 ml of pineapple juice + 1 col of chia soup | 200 ml of coconut water + 1 slice of papaya with pumpkin seed |
Lunch dinner | 4 shells of potato, carrot, broccoli, cauliflower and spinach soup | 4 shells of pumpkin soup, amaranth grain, chayote, carrot and cabbage |
Afternoon snack | 200 ml of strawberry juice and grapes + 1 kale leaf | 200 ml of guava juice + 1 carrot + 1 slice of melon 1 col of flaxseed soup |
The amounts indicated in the menu may vary according to age and gender and, therefore, the ideal is to seek the guidance of a nutritionist so that a complete assessment can be made and a nutritional plan tailored to your needs is drawn up.
It is important to mention that juices with detox properties can be included in a healthy and balanced diet, as they have health benefits. Check out some detox juice recipes.
See how to make a detox soup with the best ingredients in the following video:
Side effects
The detox diet can cause weakness, dizziness, headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, irritability, dehydration, low blood pressure and blurred vision. In addition, in the case of being carried out for a long period of time it can cause loss of electrolytes and alter the intestinal microbiota, in addition to causing nutritional deficiencies.
When not to do the detox diet
People with diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, kidney failure or who are being treated for cancer should not eat this diet, as it is low in calories and the lack of nutrients can make the disease worse. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also not follow this diet.
In addition, the liquid detox diet should not be used as an exclusive way to lose weight, as it does not bring permanent long-term results. Thus, the ideal is that detox foods, such as fruits and vegetables, are part of the daily diet of people, without restrictions of other foods essential for the proper functioning of the body, such as meat and carbohydrates.