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A guide to safe, easy, and effective liver detoxing in only nine days, using nutritious, liver-boosting meals and superfoods rather than fasts so that busy readers can cleanse and recharge without sacrificing their normal routine.
A healthy liver keeps our bloodstream and other organs clean. But when it’s overloaded with toxins it can’t properly filter out harmful substances, submetabolize protein and fats, or store vitamins A, D, K, and B12 as it should. Patrick Holford, author of the bestselling Optimum Nutrition Bible and nutrition and alternative treatments expert, presents a swift nine-day program for cleansing the liver and improving overall body functioning. After using Holford’s nine-day liver detox to get their bodies back on track, clients report higher energy levels, better digestion, improved skin tone, and reduced stress. Holford’s explanation of the benefits and process of detoxing is science-based and trustworthy. He addresses common hesitations such as “detoxes are just a fad” or “isn’t detoxing dangerous?”, and also provides realworld examples. This targeted, approachable detox regimen will appeal to a broader audience than the plethora of long-term, full-body detox options. And because it centers on eating specific liver-supporting foods and is not a starvation diet, readers can bring balance back to their body with safety and ease.
Synopsis
Boost your energy, improve your digestion, and detox your liver in 9 days--without fasting A healthy liver keeps your bloodstream and other organs clean. But when it's overloaded with toxins from alcohol, caffeine, pesticides, pollution, and artificial sweeteners, the liver can't function properly. In The 9-Day Liver Detox Diet, nutrition and alternative treatments expert Patrick Holford guides you through his swift, easy-to-implement program for cleansing the liver and improving body function without feeling deprived.
What will a 9-day liver cleanse do for you?
- Boost energy levels
- Improve digestion
- Support healthy skin
- Counteract effects of stress
Holford's safe and effective plan centers on eating foods--such as fish, nuts and seeds, cruciferous vegetables, leafy greens, and more--that superboost your liver's ability to detoxify. Featuring more than 30 tasty liver-supporting recipes formulated by a nutrition specialist plus friendly real-world examples, like the woman who detoxed to get rid of acne in time for her wedding day, this targeted regimen will bring health and balance to your body without fasting and without disrupting your normal routine.
Synopsis
Cleanse Your Liver without Fasting
A healthy liver keeps your bloodstream and other organs clean. But when it’s overloaded with toxins from alcohol, caffeine, pesticides, pollution, and artificial sweeteners, the liver can’t function properly. In the 9-Day Liver Detox Diet, nutrition and alternative treatments expert Patrick Holford guides you through his swift, easy-to-implement program for cleansing the liver and improving body function without feeling deprived.
What will a 9-day liver cleanse do for you?
• Boost energy levels
• Improve digestion
• Support healthy skin
• Counteract effects of stress
Holford’s safe and effective plan centers on eating foods—such as fish, nuts and seeds, cruciferous vegetables, leafy greens, and more—that superboost your liver’s ability to detoxify. Featuring more than 30 tasty liver-supporting recipes formulated by a nutrition specialist plus friendly real-world examples, like the woman who detoxed to get rid of acne in time for her wedding day, this targeted regimen will bring health and balance to your body without fasting and without disrupting your normal routine.
About the Author
PATRICK HOLFORD is one of the world’s leading authorities on nutrition and mental health. He has written 30 health books, including
The Optimum Nutrition Bible, and is the founder of the Institute for Optimum Nutrition. Visit www.patrickholford.com.
FIONA MCDONALD JOYCE is a nutritionist, cook, and coauthor of Smart Food for Smart Kids and The Holford Low GL Diet Cookbook.
Table of Contents
PART ONE
INTRODUCTION 3
Why a liver detox? 5
Are liver detoxes safe? 6
What benefits will you experience? 7
Practicing what we preach 8
ONE: WHY DETOX? 10
Our health now 11
Anyone can benefit from the detox 13
How toxic are you? 14
The two sides of the detox coin 19
What are toxins? 19
How your liver detoxifies 22
Liver detoxification is a two-step dance 23
Maintaining the right balance 28
Heal your digestive tract—and take a load off your liver 29
TWO: FIVE HABITS TO BREAK 33
Wheat—our deadly bread 33
Milk—it’s a four-letter word 38
Caffeine—kick the habit 42
Alcohol—give it a break 48
Bad fats—stay away from bad trans and hydrogenated fats 52
THREE: FIVE HABITS TO MAKE 55
Drink eight glasses of water each day 55
Eat the big five superfoods every day 60
Maximize your intake of antiaging antioxidants 67
Take detoxifying supplements 69
Do detoxifying exercises every day 72
FOUR: TEST YOUR DETOX POTENTIAL—BEFORE AND AFTER 77
The LiverCheck 78
The Detoxification Capacity Profile 78
The Detox Check questionnaires 80
Part two
FIVE: START DETOXING NOW! 87
What to avoid and what to eat 89
Your 9-Day Menu Plan 92
Your shopping lists 98
Preparing for the Six Golden Liver Detox Rules 108
Your liver detox supplement support program 110
Troubleshooting 111
SIX: YOUR 9-DAY LIVER DETOX RECIPES 114
Breakfast 115
Snacks 123
Main meals 128
Desserts 147
Juices and smoothies 150
SEVEN: YOUR LIVER DETOX FOR LIFE 160
Reintroducing milk 161
Reintroducing wheat 161
Reintroducing alcohol 162
Reintroducing meat 163
Reintroducing caffeine 163
Reintroducing bad fats and fried foods 164
How to use your liver detox for life 164
Supplements for super health 165
NOTES 167
RESOURCES 173
RECOMMENDED READING LIST 176
INDEX 177