After Oprah tried her vegan detox, suddenly, this became a very popular way to lose weight and start feeling better. However, it is definitely not for everyone. Let’s take a look at some of the reasons why this detox can be very beneficial and why it may not be the best avenue you need to try to reach your weight loss goals.
1. Detoxing is not an easy process, but it’s worth it.
If you are going to commit to a vegan detox diet, self control is the name of the game. It is not easy to stick to a diet plan that is this extreme. If you commonly find yourself lasting about three days on a diet before calling it quits, this most likely is not the right plan for you. However, if you can hang in there, you will find that about two to three weeks in it becomes a lot easier. You will definitely start to see some changes in your appearance and how you feel. As you become less reliant on processed foods and chemicals, you’ll also be forced to eat healthier meals, whether you want to or not.
2. Vegan foods can be hard to find.
If you are going to go all vegan but you don’t live in an area where there are a lot of health food or alternative food stores, you may have a problem getting enough variety into your diet. The good news is, there are many online stores that stock vegan products. It can be a bit hard to find your favorites, but there are some great alternatives out there that actually do taste pretty good. A true vegan diet removes all forms of animal fats and proteins, so you’ll need to be diligent about reading labels.
If you’ve got a farmer’s market in your area, your vegan detox is the perfect reason to stop by and see what your local growers have to offer. If you’re open to trying new things, you’ll be able to avoid the problem of not having enough variety in your diet.
3. Vegan detox may be too extreme for some people.
If you are not in good health, or you have an underlying health condition, you should absolutely discuss your plans with your doctor before trying this detox. It can be quite hard on your system and it may take a while to find the foods that work for you and that you enjoy. During this time, you may not be getting the right nutrients for your body. Make sure that you are healthy enough to undertake this diet and get the supplements you’ll need to stay healthy while you are going through it.
4. Vegan diets may lack in protein.
We all need protein and commonly, when you first start a vegan diet, this is the first thing that flies out the window. You’ll need to find alternative sources of protein, such as nuts and soy, that can help you stay balanced during your detox.
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Great post Kevin!!!! I had thought about this and my MD also suggested that I consider becoming a vegetarian. I have made MORE of my meals meatless (usually only fish) but I’m no vegan.. and I will not claim to be. After 1 week I realized that my body was definitely responding differently and I decided to eat fish at least 4 days and at least 1 meal on the other 3 days to include chicken or turkey. I’ll be posting about this later in the week so stay tuned
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