The Lemon Detox Diet
The Lemon Detox Diet allows the body to cleanse itself naturally while taking a break from solid food.
The body has miraculous powers to cleanse itself, but a growing proportion of us in the developed world eat too much food lacking in nutritional value and of little benefit to our bodies. Our system has to work harder and faster to eliminate the waste created by these foods. In addition, the numerous chemicals and toxins that have been introduced into the natural environment can find their ways into our bodies through the air we breathe and the water we drink. This puts added strain on the elimination processes in our bodies.The Lemon Detox Diet is a drink consisting of pure water, fresh lemon juice, cayenne pepper or ground ginger and Madal Bal Natural Tree Syrup (you can use Maple Syrup as a substitute for the Natural Tree Syrup). Whenever you get hungry simply mix a glass of the drink.
The Detox Drink
To make one glass of Natural Tree Syrup (or Maple Syrup) and Lemon Drink take
Two small tablespoons (or 20 ml) of Madal Bal Natural Tree Syrup (or Maple Syrup).
Two tablespoons of freshly squeezed lemon juice (about half a lemon). Use fresh lemons, not lemon drink or concentrate.
Half a pinch of cayenne pepper or ginger (adjust to taste).
Mix the ingredients and dilute with half a pint of hot or cold water.
Drink as much as you like, ideally 6 to 9 glasses a day.
If you prefer you can prepare one batch of Natural Tree Syrup (or Maple Syrup) and Lemon Drink to last for the whole day. For 1½ litre of water (approx. 7 glasses) you will need 140ml of Madal Bal Natural Tree Syrup (or Maple Syrup) and 3½ lemons as well as the cayenne pepper or ginger.
There are 4 Versions of the Detox. Find out the most appropriate for you:
1. The Full Detox
This is the classic version that has been used by thousands of people throughout the world. Some people, when thinking about fasting for the first time imagine that they won’t be able to make it through seven days but what you’ll probably find is that after the second day it just gets easier and easier. The 5-7 day version is also convenient because one 1-litre tin of the Madal Bal Syrup lasts most people 5-7 days.
For the beginner, a shorter period is recommended – 5 to 7 days. For those more experienced at detoxing, 10 days is the optimum time. It can be extended up to 14 days but should only be done so with the consent of a healthcare professional.
2. The Relaxed Version
If you are looking for a more relaxed version of the detox, try substituting either breakfast or dinner (or even better, both) with 2-3 glasses of the Natural Tree Syrup (or Maple Syrup) & Lemon Drink. Have a healthy meal at lunchtime but abstain from sweets, processed foods, red meat, fried foods, white bread, refined flour, dairy products, coffee and alcohol. These are all food products that tax our natural digestive/cleansing system and inhibit the body's ability to deal with previously stored toxins and wastes. The relaxed programme works by lengthening the time each night that the body can cleanse. It does however take longer to detox this way, which is why the relaxed version should be done for at least one to two weeks and up to a month. The relaxed programme can also be used as an introduction to the total detox, or as a way of extending it.
3. The "Once a Week" Version
Most people never give their digestive and eliminative organs a break. Day in and day out they place a continuous load on their system. Taking a break "Once a Week" gives our system a chance to rest and cleanse for a day. Going without solid food for a day isn't that difficult and people who have practiced this programme have had good long-term weight-normalization results.
4. The Master Plan
Many people who have tried the Madal Bal Natural Tree Syrup have liked the results so much that they wish to make cleansing and the Lemon Detox Diet a regular part of their lives. The total detox incorporates the benefits of cleansing “Once a Week†plus a twice-yearly multi-day cleanse. Performing a twice yearly multi-day cleanse gives the body a chance to detox and heal itself from the stresses put upon it. You gain the maximum results of the lemon detox, cleansing your bodies of accumulated wastes and toxins and losing excess weight. Performing the “Once a Week†version of the lemon detox after a multi-day version helps the body to maintain its toxic free condition and is a great on-going cleansing routine.
The above diet information was taken the website
http://www.lemondetox.com. Please visit their website for full details on this diet.
Please note: You can use maple syrup as an alternative to natural tree syrup. Maple syrup is available in your local supermarkets.