First of all, I’ll tell you what the Apple Detox Diet is not. It is not a diet you can follow for very long. You won’t lose massive amounts of weight on this diet.
This is a 2 or 3 day plan where you eat only apples (any kind, preferably organic). You will want to peel the apples, as the skins take a lot of energy for your body to digest. During this time, you should drink plenty of filtered water (stay away from tap water). You can also drink decaffeinated herbal tea (use a little lemon or honey if you don’t like it plain). No coffee or caffeine during the detox. The object is to give your digestive system, liver, kidneys, and adrenal glands a rest. It is reported that roasted coffee has over 1,000 chemicals. (Our poor bodies!) Note: be prepared for withdrawal symptoms (aka: a major headache) if you’ve been consuming a lot of caffeine on a regular basis.
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What is the Apple Detox Diet?
This is a 2 or 3 day plan where you eat only apples (any kind, preferably organic). You will want to peel the apples, as the skins take a lot of energy for your body to digest. During this time, you should drink plenty of filtered water (stay away from tap water). You can also drink decaffeinated herbal tea (use a little lemon or honey if you don’t like it plain). No coffee or caffeine during the detox. The object is to give your digestive system, liver, kidneys, and adrenal glands a rest. It is reported that roasted coffee has over 1,000 chemicals. (Our poor bodies!) Note: be prepared for withdrawal symptoms (aka: a major headache) if you’ve been consuming a lot of caffeine on a regular basis.
Newcomers to body detoxing should probably start with a 2-day apple detox. Many advocate going on a 2 or 3 day apple detox diet a few times a year to give your major detox organs a rest and a good house cleaning.
Make It Easy on Yourself
You’ll have an easier time on the apple detox diet if you begin minimizing or avoiding alcohol, coffee, sodas, and tea the week prior to beginning your cleanse. Also avoid processed carbohydrates, such as bread and pastas (and of course cookies and other concentrated sweets).
You can sprinkle cinnamon on your apples slices. You can even mulch them in a blender with a little spring water and eat them that way for a little variety.
Who Should Not Do an Apple Cleanse
You should not attempt this diet if you:
- Are Diabetic
- Have Heart, Kidney, or Liver Disease
- Are Pregnant or Lactating or
- Have Other Serious Health Conditions
Please check with your health care provider before beginning the cleanse if you have any questions or concerns.
An Optional Step You May Want to Add to Your 2 or 3 Day Apple Detox Plan
On the last evening of your detox, you may want to consume two tablespoons of olive oil (the lighter color tastes better than the darker extra virgin). This will benefit your organs of elimination.
What the Apple Detox Diet Will Do for You
This diet will help get rid of accumulated body waste, including a build-up of heavy metals (Such as aluminum, cadmium, lead, and mercury). Your organs of elimination will work better. You may see improvements in your skin. Once your organs are free of debris, they can then concentrate on flushing out the toxins that are stored in your tissues and cells, leading to weight loss and a healthier you. You may find that you have more energy and a greater vitality.
The Bottom Line on the Apple Detox Diet
You will probably only lose a few pounds (mostly material that was trapped in your intestines). Once you begin eating again, the weight will return. This Apple Detox Diet should help you to feel healthier though and will be a good starting point if you’re really serious about getting your body into the best shape it can be.
The Apple Detox Diet is a good plan if you are looking to give your body a mini tune-up a few times a year. If you are in need of a more substantial plan to detoxify your entire body in a safe manner and establish a healthy life-long eating pattern, then please visit Dr. Mauro's 3 week Detox Diet website.
