I missed the show, but I understand that Dr. Oz and Oprah discussed forced cleanses versus eating a raw food diet. Dr. Oz demonstrated and summarized how doing forced cleanses of the body are not effective for detoxification.

This photo is from a different Oprah Show with Dr. Oz, where they are drinking Dr. Oz’s Green Drink. I’ll talk about that more later.

I would say that forced cleanses are not effective because:

1. It can be too hard on the body, with such a backup of toxic material, and can overload the cleansing systems like the liver and kidneys.
2. People just go back to their old ways of eating afterwards and undo any good they may have done for themselves.

Eating more raw foods – but even better “whole foods” is the answer in my opinion. They can be cooked foods, but lightly cooked, and mostly plant-based.

I did find it fascinating that a British group of 9 volunteers were monitored and required to eat 11 pounds of raw fruits, vegetables and nuts every day for 12 days.

They were monitored and at the end of 12 days, the participants had lost 10 pounds, their cholesterol was 25% lower and their blood pressure decreased by 10%, and most had lost 2 or more inches off their waists.

No More Cravings

Food in America is particularly stripped of nutrients. Therefore people are still hungry after eating, especially when eating foods lacking in nutrients such as manufactured and processed foods.

A diet with lots of fruits and vegetables (rich in nutrients), makes the body feel satisfied. The satisfaction signals the brain that the nutritional needs have been met…… then you have no more cravings!

Diana Walker, Cravings Coach