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Show THE FORUM - HEALTH & WELLNESS 15 APRIL 10, 2013 cm w of - i1 C f.ffjt--t- L . ? ' f: T T - i V; T i me S 0 Aa& ja ? eat plenty of vegetables during a detox Hillary Fowler Staff Reporter J Doritos, pizza, ice cream, skittles and peanut butter MSM's. Although yummy, these foods tend to weigh people down. Detoxes are a good remedy...or maybe not. What is a detox? Dangers Detox diets are weight loss plans that claim to rid the body of toxins. In theory, the body functions better and metabolism tion of small amounts of fruits, vegetables, water and assorted According to WebMD, most detox diets lack the fundamentals that dietitians, doctors and health authorities know are essential for weight loss and good health. Side-effeinclude low energy, low blood sugar, muscle aches, fatigue, dizziness and nausea. Prolonged fasting can lead to more serious health problems. Certain types of detoxes can alter the body's fluid supplements. balance. intake leads to weight loss. However, this can lead to muscle loss and the body goes into conservation mode, burning calories slower. Detoxes and diets arent about starving yourself, said Julianne Lis, a Westminster student. You have to eat to lose I felt groggy and unhealthy and Ive always been taught that fixing things the natural way is best, Lis xdBh Juice detoxes are one type out of many that people choose from. increases. There are a variety of detox cts diets. According to WebMD, most follow a pattern of low-calo- rie fasting with the Jr u J IV X Low-calor- j addi- ie said. The dangers depend on the speplan and duration. According to WebMD, fasts lasting a day or two are unlikely to be harmful for most healthy adults. cific weight. The Safety tips lost is initial-weigh- t water weight and is easily redetox Instead of a short-terWebto gained. According plan, a doctor on WebMD suggests lost most MD, people regain doing a healthy diet plan that can be well fast as as a from a weight long-terHealthy diets contain at few extra pounds because of a least calories per day 0 slowed metabolism. and include a variety of fruits, vegRachael Elkins, a nursing etables, whole dairy, grains, low-fthe thinks myth biggest major, lean protein, beans, healthy fats and about detoxes is that they are a plenty of fluids. weight loss program. She" said Lis has tried detoxes that fit they should never be used as a these and has had posi- -. m m. 1,200-1,50- at diet. . . Detoxes are temporary and should be used to clean out your system, she said. They do not beneed to be done long-tercause our liver and kidneys are our bodies detoxing system. For a detox to be successful, healthy eating habits need to be detoxes. ' 1 " - " I think diets and detoxes should be thought of as a lifestyle change, said Alyx Hulce, an education major. I felt better, my skin was clearer and I had more energy because my body was getting the nourishment that it needed that Annies Mac and Cheese and quesadillas dont pro- -, vide, Lis said. . Elkins said if a detox involves only beverages and no food, the use of laxatives or consuming less than 1,000 calories a day, stay away from lt You need to listen to your body, Elkins said. If you are feel , m long-ter- m. Eatingfruits is a large part of most suggestions live results. ' - ' " . ing fatigued, eat an apple or a banana. If you have never detoxed before, starting out with a week detox is not a good idea and can really throw your body out of its normal functioning pattern. Elkins says what is really important is to start slow. You should not go from eating 2,000 calories a day to drinking just a gallon of water with lemons and cayenne pepper in it, she said. A look inside Hulce has tried a few different detoxes. She said they help her feel more awake, lighter and happier. It helped me lose my water weight and get started eating smaller portions and more protein, Hulce said. Hulce follows a detox plan high in protein and low in carbs. You can eat all the protein you want but it has to be unseasoned, she said. You can also eat all the fruits you want before 11:00 a.m. and all the vegetables you want all day. Hulce said to make sure to eat enough food to avoid feeling lightheaded and to do the detox with a friend to help the process seem more manageable. After doing a few detoxes, she advises to not obsess, to not get down on yourself and to think of a detox as a healthy lifestyle change. People should be eating healthier to feel better about themselves, Hulce said. But it can become harmful because it can be damaging about the way we view ourselves. Elkins said psychological wellbeing is just as important as physical well-bein- g. Ifyou are unhappy, your body is not healthy, she said. ( |