iVillage logo
Search iVillage
Health
Diet & Fitness
Food & Drink
Pregnancy
Parenting
Beauty & Fashion
Home & Garden
Relationships
Work & Money
Entertainment
Horoscopes
Travel
Prepare for party season
30 top frocks
Police racism allegations
Do we need an inquiry?
Perfect sex positions
Be adventurous in bed
Health  
  |  Healthy Living  |  Lifestyle  |  Delicious detox snacks
Advertisement
Topics
Women's Health
General Health
Natural Health
Healthy Living
Preventative
Mind/body/spirit
Lifestyle
Healthy Eating
Smoking and your health
Stress Management
Community
Conditions
Diet & Fitness
iVillage shopping

Hot stuff
Kitchen skills for kids
How to combat head lice
Spooky Halloween ideas
Win a spa weekend
Is your diet tooth-friendly?
Are you an Xmas scrooge?
Competitions
Baby development tracker
Embarrassing ailments
Best diet foods
Snack swapper
Diets A-Z
Newsletters
Sign up for FREE!




 
Promotions
Dr Dawn Harper
Helping women to beat life's little irritations
Thinning hair?
Get help from the experts
Is your diet tooth-friendly?
Tips for keeping your teeth healthy
Free flu jabs
Find out how to protect yourself this winter

Delicious detox snacks

by Suzannah Olivier

You don't need to feel hungry on a detox plan, afterall, detox is all about indulging yourself. If you feel the urge to snack, choose one of these options:

  • Plain 'bio' yoghurt with a spoonful of 100 per cent fruit jam

  • A cup of fresh 'carton' vegetable soup (not canned or instant soups)

  • A couple of wheat-free oatcakes

  • A small handful of fresh unsalted nuts with an equal amount of dried fruit (preferably 'unsulphured' dried fruit from health food shops)

  • Some crudites (keep some cut-up carrots, celery and peppers in the fridge) with some hummus

  • A rye cracker with cottage cheese and cucumber

  • A piece of fruit - go exotic with fresh lychees or eat a locally grown apple for best flavour

    Caution

    Remember that if you detox too quickly, you could get adverse side effects, such as headaches or bad breath as your body throws off some of its stored toxins. If this is too unpleasant, go straight to the slower maintenance tips in stage two which are aimed at creating long-term healthy habits. You should never attempt to detox if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, on medication, have an eating disorder, are diabetic or are under medical supervision.

    For more detoxing weight loss, check out Carol Vorderman's books: Summer Detox and Detox Recipes

    iVillage TV - Health zone

    View video in larger player


    • print printer friendly send to a friend
      

    This iVillage Health service area is designed for educational purposes only. You should not rely on this information as a substitute for personal medical attention, diagnosis or hands-on treatment. If you are concerned about your health or that of a child, please consult your family's health provider immediately and do not wait for a response from our professionals. For the full Disclaimer, click here.
    RATE IT
    Loading ....
    Loading ....
    Delicious     Digg     reddit     Facebook     StumbleUpon