Allowed and Avoid food for detox

This is a sample list of Allowed foods on a detox diet.

Fruit

Fresh or frozen fruit.

Vegetables

All fresh vegetables. Vegetables thought to be particularly good detox foods include broccoli, cauliflower, broccoli sprouts, onions, garlic, artichokes, beets, red and green vegetables.

Rice

All forms of rice, including rice cakes, rice crackers and rice pasta. Brown rice is typically preferred.

Other Grains

Quinoa, amaranth, millet, and buckwheat can be used instead of rice. They can be purchased at a health food store or in some grocery stores.

Beans

Split yellow and green peas and lentils are easiest to digest and require the least soaking time. Other good options include kidney beans, pinto beans, mung beans, garbanzo beans (chickpeas) and adzuki beans.

Nuts and Seeds

Unsalted nuts or seeds can be sprinkled over salads or eaten as a snack. Good options include flaxseed, pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, almonds, cashews and walnuts. Nut butters are permitted. Peanuts and peanut butter are usually not recommended.

Oil

Extra-virgin olive oil is a preferred oil.

This is a sample list of foods to avoid on a detox diet.

Condiments

Vegetable salt, sea salt, vinegar, soy sauce or tamari, all herbs or spices.

Tea

Herbal teas, green tea.

Other Beverages

Water, lemon water, pure unsweetened fruit and vegetable juices, rice milk

Daily Detox Do's

• Drink a minimum of 8 glasses of water per day, warm or room temperature.
  
• Take the time to chew food well, especially grains.

This is a sample list of foods to AVOID on a detox diet.

Sugar

Includes sugar, products containing sugar, and hidden forms of sugar, such as sucrose, dextrose, corn syrup, brown sugar, and turbinado. Artificial sweeteners are usually not recommended. Stevia and erythritol are allowed natural sweeteners.

Dairy Products

Milk, butter, cream cheese, sour cream, and other dairy products.

Wheat

Wheat and products containing wheat, such as pasta and bread.

Gluten

All gluten-containing grains: wheat (including spelt, triticale, and kamut), rye, and barley.

Coffee

Although most detox diets recommend avoiding coffee, both regular and decaffeinated, one cup a day is usually acceptable and may reduce the occurrence of caffeine withdrawal headaches.

Other Foods to Avoid

• Yeast
  
• Alcohol
  
• Food additives and preservatives
  
• Chocolate
  
• High-Fat Foods