As part of my Fat Flush plan, the first thing a person has in the morning is a laxative known as psyllium husks, and they take cranberry drinks as a diuretic.
Haas: I recommend fiber, vitamin C, other antioxidants, chlorophyll, and glutathione, mainly as amino acid L-cysteine. Herbs such as garlic, red clover, Echinacea, or cayenne are also part of my detoxification program (Haas 2008:8). The Master Cleanse, which I recommend, makes use of lemonade and maple syrup.
Gittleman: The problem I have with the Master Cleanse and other 'simple fasts' that basically cut calories is that yes, they cause quick weight loss, but because they release the stored-up environmental toxins from processed foods into the body, this can cause a harmful shock to the dieter's system. Besides, these toxins are reabsorbed by the body when the person starts fasting quickly, especially if the person is a chronic dieter, as the dieter's slow metabolism desperately searches for fuel. This is why my plan has three stages. During the first stage before the flush, allergenic and toxic environmental substances are eliminated, so they leach slowly from the body. This prepares the body for the serious flush, which is then followed by introducing some healthy carbohydrates and low-fat dairy products back into the diet.
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Interviewer: Does gender have a significant impact on a dieter's ability to lose weight?
Gittleman: Absolutely! So many women diet throughout their lives, and by the time they hit menopause they have been dieting for so long they have impeded their body's natural ability to burn calories for fuel. Their bodies are in famine mode, and burning as few calories as possible, just to stay alive. It is necessary to kick-start the metabolism with...
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