Food combining is especially important during the detoxification process. It a useful regime to support digestion for it allows food to be properly broken down and be digested efficiently.

The principle of food combining to be utilized especially in your detox diets is very simple.
 
• Do not eat concentrated starches (rice, pasta, potatoes, bread) and concentrated proteins (eggs, meat, fish) at the same meal.
 
• If your meal is mainly carbohydrate (for example pasta), then eat it with other vegetables.

• If you want to eat fish, then you should not eat potatoes or starchy vegetables; instead choose green leafy vegetables or salad.
 
• You should eat fruit by itself on an empty stomach and ideally at least an hour after before eating any other food.

• On the days when you want to “cheat” and eat something like a fish or chips, you can “food stack”. This means eating the protein part of the meal first so that the concentrated hydrochloric acid juices in the stomach can break down the protein properly. While you’re eating the starchier foods after, chew them thoroughly as digestion of starch begins in the mouth.

You can eat, and eat well, and you can enjoy your food. This is a simple way to experience the vibrant, good-looking body that you instinctively know should be yours.

The best detox diet is homemade using all natural ingredients. A simple dish to prepare is Caesar Salad.

Ingredients required:
1 clove garlic
3 tablespoons olive oil
1-2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 sheet nori (pressed seaweed)
¼ teaspoon sea salt, seasoned salt or salt-free seasoning
1 small head romaine
1 cup Garlic Croutons
Fresh ground black pepper

Preparation:
1. Place garlic in large bowl and crush with fork. Add oil and stir briskly. Discard garlic. Add lemon juice and mustard, and combine with fork.
2. Holding nori in your hand, toast it over hot burner (gas or electric) for 1-2 seconds on each side, until it turns from black to green.
3. Crumble into pieces and mix into dressing.
4. Add sea salt, and whip dressing.
5. Wash and thoroughly dry lettuce. Break into bite-size pieces, discarding heaviest part of stalk.
6. Add to bowl, and toss thoroughly in dressing.
7. Add Garlic Croutons (see below) and pepper to taste. Toss again. Serves 2.

Garlic Croutons
These are easy to make and far superior to the packaged variety:
1 slice whole grain bread
2 teaspoon butter
1 clove garlic, crushed or cut into 2 or 3 pieces

Preparation:
1. Cut bread into small cubes. In small skillet, melt butter.
2. Add garlic. Sauté briefly to flavor butter.
3. Discard garlic.
4. Add bread and sauté, turning frequently, until crisp.
5. Add cubes to salad, soup, or vegetable dishes. Serves 1-2.

The body produces enzymes to digest and assimilate food. If the digestive system becomes weak through an inappropriate diet or stress, the level of acid in the stomach can be reduced, impairing digestion further, opening the door to various problems.

In taking your detoxifying diet, you should also:

• Eat enzyme-rich foods such as pineapples and sprouted foods
• Ensure that your diet is natural and fresh as possible
• Drink ginger tea regularly before a meal and do not drink water while eating as this dilutes the enzymes
• Avoid eating on the run as this does not give the stomach sufficient time to digest food
• Take a digestive enzyme supplement

In the detoxification diets, most of us would know that we have to consume lots of vegetables. But for people who are new to the process of detoxification, there are certain vegetables that may not be suitable at this moment.

Vegetables which support the spleen and stomach:

• Sweet potatoes
• Potatoes (in small quantities)
• Squashes, such as pumpkin
• Parsnips, carrots and other root vegetables

Avoid the following vegetables, for they are considered to be too powerful for someone new:

• Raw vegetables (except sprouted seeds)
• Onions and leeks, except in small amounts