The diet of the Moon

But how do you know when these phases change? Just look at the calendar. It is believed that as it affects the tides, so it could affect our physique made up of 65% water, but this myth has to be debunked. It is so called only because the change of moon phase becomes a pretext to control our diet.

In the first 24 hours (new or full moon) you should drink only water (low in sodium) or fruit juice and fruit and vegetable smoothies and smoothies; the body would purify itself of toxins and you can lose up to 6 kg of water. Fasting makes you lose weight, but it is absolutely not healthy, so it is not recommended, also because the absence of food can cause stress to our body, so this must be taken into consideration.

After the full moon comes the waning one (the light is sparse) in this phase the cleansing period for the human body begins and the moon helps detoxification and the expulsion of excess water in our body. The appetite decreases and it is easier to maintain the right weight. It is recommended that you drink about 8 glasses of water a day and eat a balanced diet based on solid foods.

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When the New Moon arrives, the light has vanished, but the lunar influence is greater. From this moment on, for 24 hours, it is best not to eat solid food, but to drink green tea, sage or at most a dandelion-based salad.

In the last phase, the Crescent Moon, the desire for food is accentuated to reach its peak with the full moon. Here you have to be strict with yourself and stop eating as soon as you feel satisfied. Avoid sweets and fats, meals after 6pm and wait to eat the next morning. You can drink more fluids between 3pm and 5pm which will help you feel full.

The purpose of the moon diet is to rest the stomach, liver and intestines. The result is temporary and linked only to the loss of excess fluids, detoxifying the body, eliminating toxins and regenerating the body. It is not recommended for those suffering from low blood pressure. To find practicality in this diet, it is advisable to choose a day of the week that you prefer to implement the purifying diet day.

To conclude, be careful: with the diet of the moon only water is lost and not fat, so the belly deflates and the body is purified.

Moon Purifying Herbal Tea 3 cups: 1 teaspoon of dandelion root 1 teaspoon of burdock root 1 teaspoon of ginger root 1 teaspoon of fennel seeds 1 teaspoon of nettle 1 teaspoon of red clover Bring the herbs to a boil over medium heat with 3 cups of water except nettle clover, cover and cook over low heat for 15 minutes. Remove from heat, add the nettle clover and cover for 10 minutes.
Diuretic Tea of ​​the Moon 2 teaspoons of dried parsley 1 cup of water Boil a cup of water in a saucepan, add the dried parsley, cover and let it steep for about 5 minutes. Filter with a colander.