Detox diet: 10 tricks to introduce into your daily menu

There detox diet is one of the strengths of Fiuggi Palace, in the well-known spa town a few kilometers from Rome, where the state-of-the-art medical spa offers personalized treatments that are always accompanied by the most suitable diet. Designed by expert nutritionists together with the three-starred Heinz BeckGraduation honoris causa in natural bioenergy thanks to its in-depth studies on the relationship between food and health, the detox diet takes on a very special meaning here. To which now, with the arrival of Dr. Vikas Guptathe Ayurvedic declination according to the typology is also added dosha individual. In all cases: no alcohol or coffee for the entire period of stay. During which however – in a historic building that was the summer residence of the royal family, immersed in a centuries-old park, between indoor and outdoor pools, hot thalassotherapy tubs in which to float like water lilies – food delights and amazes. Thanks to creations (1,600 in total) made ad hoc including the Amberjack sashimi on topinambur purée with curry and red quinoa; the Tortellini stuffed with ricotta and herbs with vegetables and tomato consommé; L’Pineapple and millet with liquorice and ice cream. Unlikely to replicate at home, all recipes aim to purify the body“By reducing inflammation that can cause long-term health problems, detoxifying organs and also promoting weight reduction”, as he explains Fabrizio Di Salvio, surgeon expert in nutrition. Than in translating a Vanity Fair the 10 key points of the food line of Palazzo Fiuggi so that everyone can benefit from it at least in terms of health – each one has the task of enriching it with creativity and flavor – emphasizes the importance of “good quality and seasonal foods, avoiding industrial preparations as much as possible”. Here are the other ten basic rules.

1. «The ideal is organize full meals, which include all the macronutrients, thus dividing the protein sources during the week: 4 times fish; one or two meat (preferably white, at most a portion of the red one); from 4 to 6 eggs, with not excessive cholesterol, rich in vitamin D ».
2. “The correct doses of foodat lunch and dinner, they must be measured by eye rather than with the scales: one half of the plate is occupied by proteins, the other further divided into three equal parts that include raw vegetables, cooked vegetables, carbohydrates ».
3. «To limit the risk of inflammation of the organism is also good alternate sources of carbohydratesavoiding eating those rich in gluten every day such as pasta: you can range from quinoa to buckwheat and rice: basmati, for example, cooks in a few minutes and also solves quick lunches “.
4. “THE legumes, to always be combined with carbohydrates, are essential for the health of the intestinal microbiota. For people to whom they cause swelling, the advice is to start with the more delicate ones such as peas and peeled red lentils, perhaps to be reduced to a cream with the passavedura in order to eliminate the fibers, two or three times a week “.
5. «It is a good rule to do precede meals with a portion of raw vegetables, to promote digestion and hepatic drainage. For this purpose, roots and bitter vegetables such as artichokes, dandelions, horseradish, soncino are particularly useful, also as a side dish ».
6. “THE dairy products they should be abolished. If there are no particular health problems, however, first salt, Parmigiano Reggiano, goat or sheep ricotta can be part of the diet, once or twice a week. A little butter is also allowed, as long as it comes from the mountain hut, for example at breakfast on toast with 100% fruit jam ».
7. “THE between meals they allow you to arrive not hungry at lunches and dinners and therefore are precious, the important thing is to take them fully digested (at least 3 hours after getting up from the table): fresh seasonal fruit and dried fruit are recommended, but also a little extra chocolate dark chocolate, olives or – if you completely exclude cheeses from your diet – a piece of Parmigiano Reggiano ».
8. “THE liquids Herbal teas, tea, chamomile and fresh fruit and vegetable juices are essential for hydration and proper body functioning, in particular water – preferably natural, and at the end of a meal – herbal teas, tea, chamomile and centrifuged fresh fruit and vegetables. Alcoholic beverages, on the other hand, represent, by far, the greatest source of inflammation for the body: two glasses of red wine are allowed a day during meals for men, one for women ».
9. “After eight hours or more of fasting, the breakfast plays a very important role. Porridge – prepared with water, almond or coconut milk – is also an excellent solution because it is full for a long time. The ideal is to enrich it with fresh fruit, seeds, coconut flakes. To satisfy the taste, you can possibly add chocolate flakes, a pinch of salt, chilli or cinnamon. A savory breakfast is also a good option, as it usually ensures a greater sense of satiety. Among the recommended menus: eggs, rye bread, a grapefruit juice; natural smoked wild salmon, rye toast, Greek yogurt or half an avocado, seeds and nuts ».
10. “THE seasonings require special attention. First of all: the salt, in moderate doses, must be strictly integral marine. Extra virgin olive oil should preferably be consumed raw. For any rare low-temperature sautéed, coconut Evo, richer in saturated fats, should be preferred. No instead to margarine, yes – everywhere – with oil seeds (hemp, pumpkin, sunflower …), nuts (hazelnuts, cashews, walnuts …) and avocado ».

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