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Spring detox week two
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Day 12
Use a herbal booster
Lift the last vestige of winter blues with a course of St John's Wort. The active ingredient (hypericin) increases levels of serotonin and other mood-lifting chemicals in the brain. Look for a standardised extract providing at least 900 micrograms per day, and use for about a month. There are contradictions though - don't take it if you're on the pill, pregnant or breast-feeding.
Day 13
Stay fruity
Don't just eat fruit and veg for a fortnight and then go back to your old habits. Starting today, aim to eat at least five different servings of fruit and vegetables daily - it's not that difficult as fresh, frozen, juiced and canned varieties all count. A serving is approximately 80g/3oz - that's around three tablespoons of peas, a standard sized serving of broccoli, a dessert bowl of salad or a small to medium apple.
Day 14
Forget fads forever
You're nearly through your two week detox, so now's a good time to start thinking how you are going to carry the good work forward. 'Stop thinking "diet", and think healthy eating instead,' says Dr Wendy Doyle, a state registered dietitian. The definition of a faddy diet is one that you can't continue long-term or involves cutting out foods you like completely. A sensible diet is one that's healthy but includes all the foods you like in moderation.
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Day 12
Use a herbal booster
Lift the last vestige of winter blues with a course of St John's Wort. The active ingredient (hypericin) increases levels of serotonin and other mood-lifting chemicals in the brain. Look for a standardised extract providing at least 900 micrograms per day, and use for about a month. There are contradictions though - don't take it if you're on the pill, pregnant or breast-feeding.
Day 13
Stay fruity
Don't just eat fruit and veg for a fortnight and then go back to your old habits. Starting today, aim to eat at least five different servings of fruit and vegetables daily - it's not that difficult as fresh, frozen, juiced and canned varieties all count. A serving is approximately 80g/3oz - that's around three tablespoons of peas, a standard sized serving of broccoli, a dessert bowl of salad or a small to medium apple.
Day 14
Forget fads forever
You're nearly through your two week detox, so now's a good time to start thinking how you are going to carry the good work forward. 'Stop thinking "diet", and think healthy eating instead,' says Dr Wendy Doyle, a state registered dietitian. The definition of a faddy diet is one that you can't continue long-term or involves cutting out foods you like completely. A sensible diet is one that's healthy but includes all the foods you like in moderation.
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