Roni DeLuz created the Martha's Vineyard Detox Diet. The main purpose of the program is to cleanse and nourish the body. There have been claims made that the diet helps in boosting immunity, cleansing the digestive system and enhancing mental clarity. It also helps people to change their thinking about food. The diet promises dieters a weight loss of 21 pounds in 21 days, and this will attract those people who are looking for quick results.
The Basics of 21 Pounds in 21 Days
The diet is based on liquids such as berry drinks, herb tea and fresh vegetable juices. Permitted vegetables for soups are; summer squashes, most green vegetables, tomatoes, purple cabbage, cucumbers, celery, and collard greens. Many nutritional supplements such as vitamins, digestive enzymes and aloe vera juice are also required. Only these foods are to be consumed during the entire duration of the 21-day program. Alcohol and caffeine are not allowed.
Sample Diet Plan
Breakfast
8 oz Herb tea and water, antioxidant berry drink
Mid-morning
8 oz Water and 8 oz hot or iced herb tea
Lunch
8 oz Water, 1 cup fresh vegetable juice or a green drink, herbal cleansing formula
Early afternoon
8 oz Water and 8 oz hot or iced herb tea
Late afternoon
Berry drink or antioxidant
Dinner
1 cup Broth and herb tea, herbal cleansing formula, 8 oz water and enzyme capsule
Early evening
8 oz Water or herb tea
Bedtime
Aloe vera supplement
Exercise Recommendations
Dieters are advised to walk one mile a day.
Pros
- Fast weight loss can be a good psychological benefit for many dieters
- Contains high fruit and vegetable intake with an average of 22 servings daily
Cons
- A very expensive program, as it requires purchasing nutritional supplements and a juicer
- Lacks in important fiber and fats and also only 20 grams of protein per day (which is below the recommended daily intake)
- Withdrawal from coffee, sugar and alcohol can cause symptoms such as headaches
Conclusions
It is very possible that most of the weight loss in this program will be muscle rather than fat, and because of this, dieters can regain weight when a normal diet is resumed. If you want to cleanse your body and lose weight, the best approach is considering a highly nutritious, balanced diet.
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