Dos and don’ts for effective detoxing
Yes — include these foods
Fruits: whole fruits, unsweetened, frozen or water-packed, diluted natural juices
Dairy substitutes: rice, nut milks such as almond milk and coconut milk
Non-gluten grains and starch: brown rice, millet, quinoa, amaranth, buckwheat
ANIMAL PROTEIN: cold water fish, wild game, lean lamb, duck, turkey, chicken
VEGETABLE PROTEIN: split peas, lentils, legumes
NUTS AND SEEDS: sesame, pumpkin and sunflower seeds; hazelnuts, pecans, cashews, almonds, walnuts; organic nut and seed butters
VEGETABLES: preferably fresh, raw, steamed, sauteed, juiced, roasted
OILS: cold-pressed olive, flax, safflower, sesame, almond, sunflower, canola, pumpkin, walnut, coconut
DRINKS: filtered water, green tea, herbal teas, mineral water, yerba mate
SWEETENERS: brown rice syrup, agave nectar, stevia
CONDIMENTS: vinegar, all spice, sea salt, dried pepper, basil, carob, cinnamon, cumin, dill, garlic, ginger, mustard, oregano, parsley, rosemary, turmeric, thyme, raw cacao, small amounts of miso, small amounts of wheat-free tamariNo — exclude these foods
Fruits: oranges, orange juice, grapefruit, strawberries, grapes, banana
Dairy: dairy and eggs, milk, cheese, cottage cheese, cream, yogurt, butter, ice cream, canned coconut milk, non-dairy creamers
grains and starch: wheat, corn, barley, spelt, kamut, rye, couscous, oats
ANIMAL PROTEIN: raw fish, pork, beef, veal, sausage, cold cuts, canned meats, hot dogs, shellfish
VEGETABLE PROTEIN: any soybean products (including soy sauce, tofu soy milk etc)
peanuts, peanut butter, pistachios, macadamia nuts
VEGETABLES: corn, creamed vegetables, tomatoes, potatoes, aubergines, sweet potatoes, peppers
OILS: butter, margarine, shortening, processed oils, salad dressings, mayonnaise, spreads
DRINKS: alcohol, coffee, caffeinated beverages, soft drinks
SWEETENERS: refined sugar, white or brown sugar, honey, maple syrup, high-fructose corn syrup, evaporated cane juice, Splenda, Equal, Sweet ‘N Low
CONDIMENTS: chocolate, ketchup, relish, chutney, soy sauce, barbecue sauce, teriyaki sauce and other similar condiments
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