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Foods to Include on a Detox

Foods to Include on a Detox

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Updated October 17, 2012

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This detox diet food list is continued from the previous page

Beverages

  • "milks" made from allowed foods, such as rice milk, almond milk, hemp milk
  • coconut milk - except canned coconut milk
  • water
  • herbal teas
  • green tea
  • lemon water
  • unsweetened juice made from allowed fruits and vegetables
  • mineral or seltzer water - in limited amounts
  • Sweeteners

    • brown rice syrup
    • erythritol
    • stevia
    • real maple syrup
    • raw honey
    • black strap molasses

    Condiments

    • apple cider vinegar
    • Bragg's Liquid Aminos
    • miso - small amounts
    • black olives
    • lemons and limes
    • fresh and dried herbs and spices
    • cacao powder and cacao nibs
    • carob powder
    • sea salt
    • mustard
    • wheat-free tamari - in limited amounts

    Animal Protein

    Detox diets differ on the question of whether to include animal protein. If it is included, allowed foods may include:

    • organic turkey
    • organic chicken, preferably pastured
    • wild, cold-water fish, such as Alaskan salmon
    • lamb
    • wild game, such as venison, buffalo, ostrich

    Daily Detox Do's

    • Drink a minimum of 8 glasses of water per day
    • Take the time to chew food well.
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