The Best Ways to Cleanse and Detox

When you think of detoxing, what comes to mind first? Healthy eating plans? Juice cleanses? Detox teas? Detox supplements? There are so many options for detoxing your body that it can be hard to sort through it all and know what’s best.

This article will help you decode the best ways to cleanse and detox, plus offer some top tips for getting the most out of your cleansing and detoxing regimen.

How Long Should a Cleanse or Detox Diet Last?

The duration of a cleanse or detox depends on your goals, your current health, and the type of plan you decide to follow. Some programs entail five to seven days of intense detoxing, while others are more gradual, spanning a month or longer. There are also plans that focus on detoxing for a day or two each week.

Whichever option you choose, it’s always best to consult with your doctor or nutritionist before starting a regimen that involves major dietary changes for extended periods.

Food & Diet Tips When Detoxing Your Body

A successful detox plan typically requires changes to your diet. The extent of the change depends on your current eating habits. Most food-driven detox diets emphasize natural, nutritious, and easily digestible foods.

The best detox diets include whole, seasonal foods that meet your daily dietary needs and keep you hydrated. For helpful ideas, check out our article Spring Body Cleanse Diet: 25 Detox Recipes & Drinks.

If you’re planning a diet change for detox benefits, focus on consuming steamed or raw vegetables, soups, broths, and organic or free-range chicken, as well as wild-caught fish. Avoid processed foods, caffeine, alcohol, and added sugars.

Keep a food journal or nutritional diary to monitor what you eat and ensure you meet your daily requirements for vitamins, minerals, nutrients, and calories. Don’t forget to hydrate by drinking plenty of water!

Your 5 Cleanses for Detoxing

1. Juice Cleanses for Detoxing Your Body

Juice cleanses have gained popularity in recent years. With juice bars appearing on nearly every corner, they seem to be a trendy way to detox. However, opinions on the benefits of juice cleansing¹ vary, and evidence can be found to support both sides of the debate. If you're not fond of eating fruits and vegetables, you might be missing out on essential nutrients and antioxidants needed for health, making juicing a potential solution.²

Balance is crucial in any diet. The best juice-based detox plans include a diverse mix of vegetable and fruit juices, along with nut milks, to ensure a well-rounded nutrient intake. Prioritize vegetables over fruits to avoid excessive sugar intake, although moderate amounts of natural fruit sugars are generally not harmful.

Remember that many juicers remove the pulp, which contains fiber and other nutrients. If you’re juicing at home, consider adding some of the pulp back into your juice or use a blender to retain the fiber.

2. Detoxing with Apple Cider Vinegar

Apple cider vinegar with the mother is fermented juice from crushed apples and a popular ingredient in many detoxing recipes, mainly due to its rich content of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. It includes nutrients such as acetic and folic acids, vitamins B1, B2, and B6, minerals like potassium, iron, and magnesium, as well as polyphenols, which are powerful antioxidants.

Apple cider vinegar has been historically used in a variety of home remedies, from soothing sore throats to promoting skin and hair health. It has also been linked to benefits for weight management, blood sugar regulation, and heart health in studies.³

For a quick and easy whole-body detox recipe, consider trying flavorful ginger detox tea with apple cider vinegar.

3. Liver Cleanse & Detox Diet Tips

The liver cleanse is a vital part of many detox regimens, given the liver's role as the body's internal detox system. It works tirelessly to eliminate toxic chemicals and converts dietary nutrients into forms usable by the body's cells. The liver also helps metabolize carbohydrates, regulate blood glucose, and performs many other essential functions.⁴

Considering the processed foods and unhealthy substances many of us consume regularly, our livers are often overburdened. Detoxing the liver supports its healthy function. The best liver detox diet involves eliminating processed foods, hydrogenated oils, added sugars, and alcohol from your diet, and includes a high intake of fresh, organic vegetables, fruits, and whole foods. Consider supplements containing detoxifying herbs such as milk thistle, turmeric, and dandelion root.

You might also consider liver detox supplements like BubbForest Pure Science Herbals Liver & Detox, which feature clinically-studied ingredients designed to provide protective benefits for the liver and support important detoxification pathways.

4. Cleanse & Detox Herbs & Supplements

Cleanse and detox herbs and supplements can complement your regular diet or enhance a detoxification regimen. Detox supplements are available for targeted cleansing, such as liver or colon detox, as well as whole body cleansing. They come in various forms, including capsules, powders, liquids, and drops.

The best cleanse and detox supplements facilitate toxin elimination using natural ingredients like Full Spectrum Milk Thistle or dandelion root for liver cleansing, or antioxidant vitamins and minerals such as vitamin C, vitamin E, beta-carotene, zinc, and selenium.⁵

Activated charcoal is used in many cleansing drinks, juice blends, and supplements and has been employed for over 150 years to absorb unwanted substances and help rid the body of toxins. Read What is Activated Charcoal? for more on its proven detoxifying qualities and how to incorporate activated charcoal into your cleanse and detox routine.

When selecting detox supplements and herbs, choose products from a trusted source to ensure they contain high-grade, pure ingredients, and always follow the directions. If you are taking any prescription medications, consult with your doctor before incorporating detox supplements into your diet.

5. Cleanse & Detox Tea

Teas of many kinds have long been celebrated for their healthy flavonoids and antioxidants.⁶ An antioxidant known as Epigallocatechin Gallate (ECGC), found in some teas, helps combat free radicals linked to various health issues.⁷

Many ingredients used in detox supplements are also present in teas, such as dandelion root tea or turmeric tea. Some detox teas comprise blends of herbs known to aid in detoxification.

Here are some of the most popular detox teas we offer and their uses:

• BubbForest Organic Turmeric Tea - supports cleansing and helps soothe the stomach
• Yogi DeTox Tea - supports healthy liver and kidney function and contains a blend of detoxifying botanicals, including dandelion root
• Triple Leaf Detox Tea Caffeine Free - a traditional Chinese formula to help cleanse the body of toxins associated with environmental pollutants
• Reishi Liver Health Tea - with reishi mushroom and other natural ingredients to support detoxifying and toning, and to support the immune system

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About Lindsey Toth, MS, RD
Registered Dietitian, BubbForest Health Products

Lindsey is a nationally-recognized registered dietitian and nutritionist with a soft spot for pie. She empowers people to take charge of their health by finding the balance between the pleasure and nourishment in food.

Her philosophy is that you should take care of your body because it’s the only permanent home you have. It’s what inspired her to pursue a career in nutrition and, ultimately, led her to BubbForest Health Products.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

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