1.In order to flush your kidneys, squeeze some fresh lemon juice into a glass of warm water in the morning and drink. To get the most nutrients from the lemon, try buying organic.



2. If you don't already, drink around 2 litres of water every day to help clean out any toxins being released even quicker

3. Eat more fruit and veg. Make sure you eat different types of fruit and veg every day because eating 3 apples or 2 oranges, for example, still only counts as one fruit.

4. Reduce the amount of fat and salt in foods you consume and cut out foods with added sugar - you will be eating natural sugar in the fruit you consume. Also, cut out alcohol and caffeine although if you are one of those people who drink a lot of caffeine all the time, it would be best to cut down in gradual steps prior to starting a detox program to avoid withdrawal symptoms.

5. If you believe you'll be hungry by trying to survive on juices for the duration of your detox (as some people do), eating smaller meals more often will help you immensely. A really easy tip for you is to eat from a smaller sized plate. Using a bigger plate only encourages you to pile on the food and potentially consume more than you need to in one sitting. Having said that, if you can manage to swap at least one meal with a juice, preferably a fresh one, this will serve you well.

6. You can get all the protein you need in your diet by eating tofu, beans and pulses and raw unsalted nuts (if you don't have an allergy). It is best to avoiding eating meat and fish at this particular time but If you intend to continue eating them, choose the lean varieties, again preferably organic as these will not contain chemicals etc...

7. It may be sensible to let friends and family know of your plan to follow a detox program in order to stop them from (unintentionally) offering the very things you will be trying to eat less of or cut out completely.

8. Buying everything you need in advance (breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks etc...) for the duration of your detox will help you to be more than ready wherever you may be and stop you from being tempted to buy something not very healthy should you be caught out with a big hunger pang and in need of something quick to eat. The best snack to eat is fruit, raw nuts and seeds.

9. DO NOT follow a detox course if you are pregnant, breast feeding, receiving medical attention or on any kind of medication. If you have any other concerns or doubts, get in touch with your doctor. Follow these simple tips and you will find the whole detox process becomes so much easier!