Unfortunately, it’s about as much of a fantasy as zero-calorie ice cream.
Here, four detox myths debunked, along with five healthy ways to bounce back from overindulging.
In truth, your body is capable of handling toxin removal all on its own.
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Your kidneys, liver, and intestines are real superstars in this process.
“The kidneys are small, bean-shaped organs that are ‘trash collectors.’
They work to remove toxins and waste from your body in the form of urine,” says Metz.
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After that, your large intestine processes any leftover waste and helps transform it into stool, says Metz.
The seeds of “I must detox” thoughts are usually sown between Thanksgiving and New Year’s.
“People love a quick fix.”
The issue is that they’re just not sustainable.
But what happens after that?
“You’re putting a bandage on the real issue.
Carbs, protein, and fat are the trifecta of perfection for keeping your body healthy.
In short, all things you want to avoid.
Each one of the three macronutrients can be part of a healthy diet,including carbohydrates!
This one hurts, because green juice reallydoesseem like it should be the epitome of health.
It’s vegetable water!
But pre-packaged ones are often sneakily loaded with fruit, which drives up theirsugarcontent.
That’s primarily because super-satiating fiber is mainly located in the skin of fruits and vegetables.
Are you going to drop 10 pounds and suddenly have flawless skin after seven days of eating well?
All signs point to yes.
Once you’ve committed to living a healthy lifestyle, overhaul your food stores.
“Nothing says ‘eat well’ like an organized and healthy refrigerator,” says Metz.
Add in some organic dairy products like Greek yogurt and whole milk (the fat is filling!).
When it comes to carbs, give a shot to get them from whole-grain sources.
Their complex carbohydrates make them more satisfying than their refined counterparts.
“Purchasing your food is only half the battle,” says Metz.
Letting all those supermarket dollars go to waste will just make both your heart and wallet sad.
Here are a fewmeal prep hacksto help make it easier.
you’ve got the option to even mentally cheer yourself on with “chug, chug!”
as you do it, because it’s an effort worthy of some celebration.
