When beginning a raw food detox diet you are going to feel a handful of negative side effects. For some, these side effects are enough to make them want to give up. But with patience, the side effects will ease and you will begin to feel healthier than ever.

Detoxing means ridding the body of the harmful toxins and poisons that have built up over time. Chemicals in and on the foods you eat build up in your body, slowly causing damage and ridding you of your energy. To go on a detox diet is to eat in a healthier way, a way that helps the body release those toxins and regain strength, energy, and vitality.



When you eat a raw food diet your body is getting more nutrients than it might be used too. Raw fruits and vegetables have far more nutrients than cooked. Your body is able to heal itself, and finally flush out all of the things that have been holding it back. As these toxins leave your body, they make one last effort to cling to your cells.



Here are the common side effects from a raw food detox diet:







Fatigue - You may being to feel more tired than usual, and wear out easier. As your body adjusts this goes away.



Irritability - Many of the toxins you ingest are addictive. Flushing them out can cause your body to go into a type of withdrawal, causing irritability and moodiness.



Headaches - It is common for headaches to happen the first week of a raw food detox diet. This is your brain's way of dealing with the detox.



Runny nose, bad breath, increased gas - When you are flushing toxins out of your body, they have to go somewhere. This can cause embarrassing problems at first, but they fade with time.



Though it can be discouraging to feel so bad when eating so well, it is just the dark before the dawn. Sticking to it will soon bring health and energy. While suffering through the side effects make sure that you are getting plenty of sleep and drinking plenty of water. In a few days the side effects will be gone.

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If the thought of seeing yourself in a bathing suit or swimming trunks this summer is making your knees buckle then keep reading. I am going to share 10 tips you can use to lose weight and look your best all summer long.

1. Drink at least 8 to 10 glasses of water per day. Water helps your kidneys to remove toxins and your liver to metabolize more fat.



2. Eat 4 or 5 meals of smaller portions per day.



3. Eat fish that are rich in Omega 3 fatty acids to increase your metabolism and energy level.



4. Eat low fat milk products like yogurt and cottage cheese. They contain "good proteins" which help suppress cravings for food and are essential to building muscles.



5. Eat vegetables, beans, and fruits. They contain "good" carbohydrates that help suppress hunger naturally.



6. Eat whole grains and other foods that are rich in fiber. These foods are more filling and also help to suppress hunger.



7. Do not consume large amounts of Alcohol. Alcohol slows down your metabolism which helps the body store more fat.



8. Avoid eating desserts that are high in sugar.



9. Avoid late night meals. Do not eat anything 2 or 3 hours before going to bed because this gives your body enough time to properly digest your meals before you sleep.



10. Avoid eating anything that is high in saturated fats.



What are the benefits of following these 10 simple summer diet tips? For starters, you will lose weight, regulate your blood pressure and lower your risk of heart failure. You will feel better about yourself because you will look your best in that bathing suit or those swimming trunks.



Remember that losing weight is influenced by what we eat and the amount of physical activities and exercises we perform each day. The keys to your successful weight loss summer will be determined by how much exercise you engage in that burns body fat and your eating habits.



If you exercise regularly and follow these 10 tips then you will reduce your intake of excessive calories which causes weight gain and have a healthier body this summer.

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