Overweight and obesity are often caused by an accumulation and a very high intake of calories that the body is not able to burn and get rid of. But what we almost ignore is that some substances and products can make us gain extra kilos. This is the case of sugar, which we consume in large quantities in our daily diet. To eliminate excess sugar from our body, promote weight loss and improve our health, here is a complete detox cure to follow for 3 days.
In United States, one in three people is overweight and this phenomenon affects 41% of men and 25.3% of women. Bad eating habits, lack of physical activity, hormonal imbalance, taking certain medications and excessive alcohol consumption are the main factors causing overweight.
What is the relationship between weight gain and sugar intake?
When we add sugar to our foods, it increases their caloric content and subsequently promotes the accumulation and storage of fats that are responsible for weight gain. In addition, excessive sugar intake can cause several other diseases, including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, metabolic disorders, headaches, depression and breast cancer.
Avoid foods containing large quantities of sugar and pay attention to hidden sugar, which can be found in sauces, industrial breads, soft drinks, cakes and many other products. You can, however, prefer fruits and vegetables as well as products with low glycemic index.
To improve your health, regulate your blood sugar and lose weight, here is a 3 day detox cure based on natural foods.
The detox cure:
Day 1
Breakfast: 2 scrambled eggs or a cup of oatmeal with seeds, almonds or berries.
Snack: A handful of nuts
Lunch: 1 chicken breast with lightly cooked beans, butternut squash, turnips, carrots, parsnips, beetroot and almonds.
Dinner: Grilled fish with green beans, or salmon with broccoli and mushrooms.
Day 2
Breakfast: 2 scrambled eggs with spinach or a cup of oatmeal with almonds, berries and seeds.
Snack: 2 dates and nuts
Lunch: A salad of grated red or green cabbage and carrots seasoned with salt, olive oil, lemon juice and chopped parsley or zucchini with red and yellow peppers seasoned with lemon, thyme and vinegar.
Dinner: Baked cod accompanied with roasted turnips and Brussels sprouts or a soup of beans, gratin of vegetables and vegetables steamed.
Day 3
Breakfast: 2 cooked eggs or a cup of oatmeal with almonds, berries and seeds, or a salad of radish, sautéed cabbage nuts and shrimp.
Snack: A handful of nuts
Lunch: Roasted chicken legs with lemon, sage and rosemary, or roasted chicken with onion, black olives and thyme.
Dinner: Pasta with basil, mushroom and tomato sauce or vegetable stock with onion, garlic, celery, carrots, bay leaves, thyme and mushroom heads.
Detox drinks:
Here are healthy and natural drinks to consume to hydrate and refuel:
Detox Water: Put some blueberries, or grapefruit or orange slices with a few fresh mint or rosemary leaves and place them in a carafe and add filtered water. Let infuse a few hours and consume this detox water several times a day.
Tea: it is advisable to drink three cups a day of green tea or herbs, without sugar.
Coffee: It is possible to drink one cup a day of black coffee, without sugar.