BY LINDSAY REINSMITH
with contributions from JULIA GRAHAM
Feeling tired and bloated after work? Addicted to refined sugar and carbs? If you answered yes, maybe it’s time to hit the reset button and get your health goals back on track with a cleanse. Cleansing is easy. It can be as simple as removing certain foods from your diet for 3-6 days or consuming a pre-packaged program.
Here are five of the top reasons to cleanse at least once a year:
1) Reset your body(and mind):A juice or raw food program helps you become more in tune with your body and mind. These programs provide you with the time you need to reflect and focus on your health goals. During your detox, write down three health goals to work towards for the rest of the year.
2) Reduce inflammation: Detoxes give your digestive system a break from having to process foods like alcohol, sugars, and all other processed foods. These toxic foods can be the culprit behind what’s creating inflammation in your body. By eliminating these foods from your diet, you can reduce inflammation and how to reduce bloating.
3) Improve skin: According to Dr. Mark Hyman,if you want clearer skin, the first place to start with is your gut. When you cleanse, you avoid foods that can harm the gut like dairy, alcohol, and gluten. Improving your digestive health will result in glowing skin.
4) Boost energy:Refined carbohydrates are the biggest contributors to low energy levels. By removing them from your diet temporarily, along with other toxic foods, you will experience noticeable differences in your daily energy levels.
5) Cut cravings: Kick salt cravings out the door with a cleanse. Removing heavily-salted foods from your diet will help you reduce and completely get rid of salt cravings. Make sure to choose a detox program that includes protein and fiber to help keep you feeling full and energized.
Lindsay Reinsmith is the founder and CEO of Kaeng Raeng, a leading creator of natural vegan dietary supplements and cruelty free cosmetics. Learn about Kaeng Raeng’s popular 3 and 6-day cleanse programs at kaengraeng.com.
