Dr Joshi’s Holistic Detox

Dr. Nish Joshi's holistic detox diet takes just twenty-one days and your life will be changed forever. This diet is based on avoiding acidic, toxic and refined foods, allowing your body to flush out the toxins and alters the pH balance from acid to alkaline. Dr. Joshi has long been advising the glitterati from his practice in Wimpole Street and his book is dotted with testimonials from Gwyneth Paltrow, Cate Blanchett, Ralph Fiennes, Sadie Frost and Kate Moss. If it works for them, it will certainly work for you, leaving you feeling great. The detox diet is easy to follow, eliminating your cravings and changing your eating habits for good.

As long as you stick to the list of foods that you must avoid and those that you can eat, it's simple. Within the first forty-eight hours, you could experience headaches, stomach pains, nausea and fatigue. These symptoms can be alleviated by drinking herbal tea with honey and lots of water. Remember the importance of drinking two litres of water a day. It also helps to chew food at least eight to twelve times before swallowing. You can also help yourself by taking supplements but ideally, it would be best to consult Dr. Joshi's practice in person. And once the 21 day diet is up, just follow the maintenance programme, which is described in the book, with advice on eating out.

Foods to avoid
Red meat
Dairy produce
Fruit, except bananas
Wheat, gluten and yeast
Alcohol
Nuts
Potatoes
Jams and spreads
Coffee and tea, except herbal
Sugar, chocolate and sweets
Artificially produced flavourings, such as ketchup, vinegar and mustard

Foods to eat
White meat - chicken and turkey
Brown rice
Buffalo mozzarella, goat's cheese, ricotta and cottage cheese
Live yoghurt
Dark green vegetables, except avocado
Salads, except tomatoes and peppers
Eggs, no more than 3 to 4 a week
Fish, especially oily but NOT shellfish, tuna or swordfish
Gluten free/wheat free cereals and breads
Honey
Olive oil
Pulses, lentils, chick peas
Soya and tofu products

Dr. Joshi's Detox Diet is simple. There is no calorie counting but you can expect the pounds to drop off. Most importantly, you will glow with good health. Give it a go. If it suits Gwyneth, Cate and Sadie, it is sure to suit you.

Publication details:
192 pp. £7.99
Published by Hodder Mobius
ISBN 0340838434
2005

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