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11/05/2010

Detox Diet

Engaging and following detoxification or detox diet is a great way to cleanse and purify one's body and mine. This has been a common practice in many countries for many years now but the modern life people live now makes detoxifying even more important and essential that it ever was. Overeating, stress, coffee, fast food, alcohol, tobacco and working without enough sleep result to an ongoing need for regular cleasing. However, with the so many detox diets available these days, how are you going to choose the best one? To help you with making a perfect choice, here are some of the reasons, benefits and types of detox diet that you can consider. Read through. Detox Diet Cleansing

Reasons to Detoxify through Detox Diet:

• Get in a good shape
• Eliminate Toxins
• Lose Weight

Benefits of Detoxifying

• Improved digestion and metabolism
• Overall health and well-being
• A stable and healthy level of blood sugar
• Increased mental focus and concentration
• Renewal and rejuvenation
• Fairer and clearer skin
• More energy

Choosing the best detox diet depends mainly on your goals. As yourself if you just want to lose weight, detoxify your body or a combination or losing weight and detoxifying your body. There are many types of detox diets and it is up to you to choose and decide which one suits your preference and lifestyle. To give you the idea, here are some of the different types of detoxification diet.

1. Juice Diet
Only fruit drink juices made from vegetables and fruits such as spinach, carrot, cabbage, celery, apple, cranberry and pineapple. Never consider citrus fruits. This is one of the most effective ways of discharging and eliminating toxins and of losing weight at the same time. You may lose around 10-20 kilograms in 30 days. You may take the juice diet for 1 to 3 days only but remember, careful assessment and medical advice is needed for longer diet and fasting.

2. Only Water Diet
When you are in only water diet, you should not take in anything except water. It lets your organs and digestive tract flush toxins and harmful substances out of the body and rest completely. Medical advice is also needed for longer fasting.

3. Lifetime Diet
Some people may also choose to follow a lifetime diet instead of engaging in fruit juice diet or only water diet. A lifetime diet consists of lentils and beans, whole grains, potatoes, brown rice, fresh fish, honey, fresh fruits, unsalted nuts and vegetables. Avoid eggs, red meat, and foods with refined sugar, saturated fats, ready meals, processed foods, ready-made sauces, alcohol, cigarettes, and coffee. For a maximum effect and for best results, your diet should be combined with exercise. Exercise and body movement stimulates sweating and perspiring, thereby eliminating the toxins through the skin. It also improves metabolism and over detoxification. Yoga exercises, contrast showers and sauna also enhance and improve the natural cleansing process of the body.

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Body Mass Index (BMI)

Bmi (Body Mass Index) For Different Body Types
Reasonable Predictors

Body Mass Index or BMI is frequently used by healthcare providers as a weight assessment tool and is derived by dividing body weight in kilograms by height in meters squared (BMI=kg/m²). Or, if you prefer, divide weight in pounds by height in inches squared, then multiply the result by 703.

Example: Weight = 150 lbs, Height = 5'5" (65")

Calculation: [150 ÷ (65)²] x 703 = 24.96

While it is a reasonable predictor of individual risk for developing chronic diseases and obesity related health problems, it has limitations. For example, BMI does not take into account the difference between excess fat and muscle. Consequently, fit and healthy people with a high proportion of muscle tissue can be erroneously classified as overweight. BMI measures total body weight, not the actual amount of fat a person is carrying. Some people are naturally stocky and have a body mass index that is in the overweight category, when in fact their weight is due to muscle mass and a heavier bone structure rather than excess fat.

Relying on BMI, scales, or even body fat measurements alone can paint an inaccurate picture of realistic weight goals. It is more important to attain a healthy weight based upon several factors, including: Family history, medical history, body-fat distribution and body composition.

Family history takes into account genetic factors, including physical characteristics that are good predictors when trying to establish weight loss and management goals. Medical history is valuable in assessing health risk factors and establishing weight loss goals that may be appropriate for type II diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, etc. Body-fat distribution (aka waist-to-hip ratio - WHR) is valuable in determining risk because body fat located in the upper body (especially around the stomach area) is a greater indicator of heart disease, diabetes and prostate cancer than weight around the hips.


NOTE:

BMI is used to classify body weights in 4 general categories, and for different race types of body.

For example: -

Generic European

* under 19 = underweight
* 19-24.9 = normal
* 25-29.9= overweight
* 30 or above - obese

Generic Asian (because excessive weight gain is a greater health risk for those of us of Asian descent

* under 19 = underweight
* 19-22.9 = normal
* 23-24.9 = overweight
* 25 or above = obese

BMI is a somewhat simplistic formula, but it is a guide.

Obesity and overweight is a sever health risk. The illness called ' early death' being a normal result.

Another factor is where on your body the weight is, as fat is different depending on where the fat cells are (more on another post)

Check also with your doctor or a reputable gym on your body fat (depends on your body type).

But here are some general guides

Body fat Men

* 12%-20% - ideal
* 20.1-25.00% - overweight
* over 25% - obese

Body Fat Women

* 15%- 22% - ideal
* 22.1-30% - overweight
* over 30% - obese

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