Dr. Rau’s detox diet is hailed to be effective in losing body fat fast and for ridding the body of toxins. Some people claim to have lost five pounds within the first 7 days. If that is true, besides all the health benefits this plan is said to have, then it surely is a healthy wieght loss diet worth trying.
Reason enough to open up my diary, meaning this keyboard, and start making a miracle happen for myself and anyone who chooses to join me. Wouldn’t it be nice to finally fit into that favorite pair of jeans comfortably? To be honest, I don’t expect to lose 5 pounds in 7 days, but I believe, by looking at the first seven day menu, that I’ll definitely be on my way to doing so. Then again, this healthy weight loss detox plan might surprise me and I’ll find myself 5 pounds lighter after all.
Key details of Dr Rau’s Detox Diet
| Section | Key Details |
| Diet Type | Alkaline detox, plant-based |
| Duration | 7 days |
| Main Goal | Detoxification & weight loss |
| Core Foods | Vegetables, fruits, soups, healthy oils |
| Key Principle | Balancing body pH levels |
| Claimed Result | Up to 5 pounds weight loss |
| Notable Feature | Alkaline soup & clean eating |
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Why does Dr Rau’s Detox Diet work?
Remember the litmus test in chemistry class? You dip a specially treated paper (litmus) into vinegar/ or detergent + water solution and check the color. If the litmus paper turns blue then the solution is definitely alkaline or if it turns red it is acidic. Dr Rau’s Detox Diet says that if the body is too acidic, symptoms of illness – including fatigue, pain and weight gain- may occur. Therefore, it is vital for our health to balance the body’s pH levels by choosing natural foods that help neutralize excess acids – similarly to the litmus test when adding alkaline to neutralize an acidic solution – and foods that further help the body rid itself of toxins that inhibit healthy organ function.
Now let’s go shopping. I hope you like vegetables. Many Supermarkets carry organic produce which are not treated with pesticides. Since saving on expensive meats, we should splurge and opt for organically grown produce whenever possible.
Grocery List: F Dr Rau’s Detox Diet
- Flax Oil (store in Freezer)
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Balsamic Vinegar
- Green Tea/Herb Tea (decaf)
- 4 Gallons Purified Water (drinking water)
- Vegetable Juice (7daysx4oz=28oz.)
- 1 Package Sunflower Seeds
- Steel Oats (Quaker Oats)
- 7 Dates
- 7 Apples
- 7 Avocados/or Cucumbers (for Snack/and Shredded Raw Vegetables)
- 4 Grapefruit
- 3 Lemons
- 7 Small potatoes
- 7 small carrots
- Dr.Rau’s Alkaline Soup (see recipe below)
- **Shredded Raw Vegetables
**green beans, peapods, cabbage red/white, peppers, carrots, cucumber, zucchini romaine lettuce, spinach, tomatoes, cauliflower, celery ribs, broccoli, onion, mix and match to your hearts content
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Dr Rau’s Detox Diet Alkaline Soup Recipe:
- 1 ½ cup finely diced zucchini
- 1 cup thinly cut green beans
- 2 celery ribs, finely diced
- ¾ cup finely diced peeled carrots
Boil vegetable in 2 quarts purified water, skim foam from top
Simmer, pot partially covered, for 10 minutes until vegetables are soft
Remove from heat and keep covered for 10 minutes
Makes about 7 cups broth; 31/2 cup vegetables
Breakfast
- Take 1 Tbs. flax oil from spoon
- 1/2 cup cooked steel oats, 1 chopped date
- ½ grapefruit and ½ apple
- 8 oz. broth from Dr. Rau’s Alkaline Soup*
- 8 oz. decaf green/or herb tea
Midmorning Snack
- ½ apple
- 1 small carrot
Lunch
Salad plate:
- Unlimited shredded raw vegetables
- 1 Tbs. olive oil
- fresh lemon to taste**
Steamed vegetable plate:
- Unlimited steamed non-starchy vegetables**
- 1 small boiled potato, 1 Tbs. sunflower seeds
- 2 tsp. each balsamic vinegar and olive oil
Dinner
- 4 oz. fresh vegetable juice
- 2 cups Dr. Rau’s Alkaline Soup (broth 1 cup vegetables)
- 1 cup steamed vegetables or 1 steamed artichoke
- 1 cup herb tea
Note: This is a seven day diet plan. After 7 days you may continue by increasing portions, adding whole grains and low-fat goat cheese /milk; cut back again when weight loss stops. Talk to your doctor first before trying any new plan.
Disclaimer: This content, which includes advice, only offers general information. It is by no means a replacement for a professional medical opinion. For additional information, always speak with a specialist or your physician. This information is not the responsibility of Dietivity.
