Quick answer: On the 14-Day Detox, build meals from vegetables (all allowed), fruits except citrus, unprocessed meat, poultry and wild-caught fish, coconut, avocado and olive oils, and water, herbal tea and unsweetened coconut milk. Most of your plate should be vegetables and fruit.
How to use this list
Most of your plate should be vegetables and fruit. For the full program, see the 14-Day Detox.
Vegetables (all allowed)
- Leafy greens: spinach, kale, lettuce, arugula, collards, chard, bok choy
- Cruciferous: broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, cabbage
- Roots and squash: carrots, sweet potatoes, parsnips, beets, turnips, winter squash
- Others: zucchini, cucumber, avocado, onion, garlic
Fruits (all except citrus)
- Berries
- Apples and pears
- Kiwi, pineapple, mango, papaya
- Melons
- Grapes, cherries, plums
- Coconut
Meat, poultry and fish
- Beef, pork, chicken, turkey, lamb, bison, game
- Wild-caught fish
- Unprocessed, pasture-raised and grass-fed preferred
Cooking oils (low to medium heat)
- Coconut oil
- Avocado oil
- Olive oil
Beverages
- Filtered water
- Caffeine-free herbal tea
- Unsweetened coconut milk
Healthy aging lens
Colorful vegetables and fruit supply antioxidants and fiber that support detox pathways and protect cells. Why: detox nutrition.
When to see a naturopathic doctor
- Ongoing fatigue, headaches, skin or digestive symptoms
- Known exposure to lead, mercury, mold or workplace chemicals
- You take medications or have liver, kidney or heart conditions and want to try a detox plan
- You are pregnant or breastfeeding (detox protocols are not recommended)
See a medical provider promptly for signs of poisoning such as severe abdominal pain, vomiting, confusion, seizures or trouble breathing, or call Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.
Want a safe, personalized plan to lower your toxic load?
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Frequently asked questions
Can I eat fruit on the detox?
Yes, all fruit except citrus.
Are grains allowed?
Grains are excluded or kept to a minimum.
What can I drink?
Water, herbal tea and unsweetened coconut milk.
Is coffee allowed?
Caffeine-free drinks are recommended.
Sources
This article is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. It does not replace an individual evaluation. Talk with your healthcare provider before starting supplements or changing medications, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, or managing a health condition.
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