Product Description

Carol Vorderman and detox guru Ko Chohan are back with a fully revised and updated edition of the No.1 bestselling book Detox for Life. With several brand new recipes to try - including cakes, shortbreads and muffins - plus more testimonies from people who have achieved their goals on the plan, Detox for Life continues to rewrite the rules of so-called 'dieting regimes'.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #16433 in Books
• Published on: 2002-12-05
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 160 pages

Amazon.co.uk Review
Carol Vorderman is leading the detox craze with the follow-up book to her popular video, 28 Day Detox Diet. She has teamed up once again with Ko Chohan, creator of the detox diet, to provide guidance to those wanting to lose weight, gain energy and feel better about themselves.

If you are new to the detox diet, don't fret: the book covers the same ground as the video, explaining what detoxing is, why we should do it and how to go about it. Unlike the video it then offers recipes for those stuck on what to do with pulses, vegetables, grains and not much else. It also suggests ways of integrating the principles of detox into your life once you've completed the 28-day plan.

Vorderman is a friendly guide on this detox tour. She admits that it's not easy--and she's right. No carbohydrates, dairy products, meat, caffeine or alcohol. But the idea isn't as scary as it first sounds. The strict guidelines are only for 28 days, not a lifetime. The genius of this book is that Vorderman somehow convinces you that cutting out everything you love from your diet--chocolate, coffee, cheese--is not only a good idea, but is an attainable one.

The recipes are easy enough to follow and quite tasty, though stocking up your cupboard with the vital ingredients and supplements may be costly. Don't be fooled, this is a complete lifestyle change for most people and will be a hard slog. But, if you give it a shot and stick to it, it seems you will reap the rewards. --Amelia Crook

Review
'If you need evidence that the 28-day detox diet works, then you need look no further than Carol herself' (Dally Express) 'The book is well-written and easy to read, with lots of practical advice and useful tips' (Health and Fitness) It's packed with menu plans, recipes, advice and guidelines, (OK!) 'Carol has undergone a remarkable transformation from brighteyed and enthusiastic number-cruncher to tabloid glamourpuss. She has dropped two dress sizes after losing two stone on a special 28-day cleansing diet' (Hello!)

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Customer Reviews

It worked for me - kind of.
Having read the other reviews here I probably stick out being both male and over 30. But I am within a few short hours of the end of the 28 days and I have not waivered an inch from the plan, not even one grain of sugar, one sip of sherry or a nibble of cheese! I also have to say that I did not exhibit any of the potential side-effects mentioned elsewhere here either - but neither did I achieve the much anticipated buzz.

To be fair I have never smoked, hardly drink (Christmas being one of the only exceptions and then limited to no more than a few glasses of wine), and have never built up a caffeine or chocolate addiction, so I suspect that may have a lot to do with it.

Apart from culinary boredom, in the early days I did have a curious sensation of feeling 'water-logged', which was probably something to do with the blandness of the general diet and the regular intake of mineral water. I also attempted walking four or five miles a week which was probably a long time coming!

I did manage to lose almost a stone in weight however, and without the usual lack of energy that most calorific diets leave you with. But as said elsewhere here, if you buy the supplements (and trust me veg and fruit alone soon has you clambering the walls) then be prepared for a hefty toll on your wallet! As an example this lunchtime I popped down to our local S****sbury's and after buying some rice bread, crispbreads, humous (aah, my new found friend :-) ), dried apricots, and a few sundry other items I was £20 the lighter ;-(.

I did a blood-sugar test at the weekend and it was extremely good (3.7), and I suspect if I carried out similar tests for cholestrol etc., the results would be equally impressive. That's what it is all about at the end of the day of course.

Now comes the hard bit. How much of this do I carry forward. Actually, I am extremely more conscientious about what I eat now, checking the ingredients of nearly everything, and that can't be a bad thing. I suspect that I will take a lot of the detox lessons on in my life and may even attempt the diet again this time next year, as recommended by the book (hence 'for life').

The book is very well written and beautifully designed. The recipies are excellent and there is a great deal of background information that helps a lot in understanding the processes, and nutrition in general. It is not badly priced - although could be a couple of pounds cheaper (much like the average reader!). I suspect, as is usually the case with celeb-endorsed diets etc., that the content of the book has more to do with the co-author than the gregarious Mrs Vordermann, but that has no bearing on the quality of the book in itself.

So in summary, if you ARE somebody who fills themselves with not-so-healthy substances on a regular basis then DEFINITELY buy this book. If like me however you live life reasonably healthily, but could do with losing some weight then I would recommend it for that alone.

Adam.

Easy to follow and surprisingly tasty for a detox plan!
I had been feeling sluggish, bloated and fat with horrible grey skin for AGES (nice huh!) and decided to see if detox would help. I was a bit sceptical about buying a product endorsed by a celebrity but I'd heard good things about Carol Vorderman's detox programme so decided to buy the book. And I was pleasantly surprised!

As you might imagine with a detox programme there is a lot you can't eat: no dairy, no sugar, no caffeine, no meat or fish and no products containing wheat. However - one thing the book is very good at is at suggesting alternatives. While rice milk might sound yucky you soon get used to having it with museli or porridge for breakfast and if you think you're really going to miss sandwiches for lunch - you can still have them but with rye bread or maybe oatcakes or rice cakes. If you love hummous you'll like this diet - it's actually recommended! You can also eat nuts, seeds (yes - sunflower seeds are okay actually!), dried fruit, fresh fruit, loads of vegetables. You can also have brown rice, wheat free pasta, quinoa (like couscous) and other filling food stuffs. The bonus is there is no counting and measuring. You don't count calories and you don't weigh portions. You eat until you are full and if you get hungry you can have a snack without guilt.

The book contains loads of recipes that you can make and has 28 days worth of menu suggestions which is useful if you're the sort of person who doesn't like to think about what to have for each meal and would rather have it spelt out for them.

There is a suggestion on supplements that you can take to help the detox such as kelp which supposedly helps metabolism and milk thistle that helps the liver detox.

Yes, I DID crave naughty things like chocolate and not so naughty things like salmon while I was on the detox and, like any other human, I did cheat every now and then! BUT...at the end of the 28 days I felt more full of energy, my skin looked clearer, my eyes looked brighter and I'd gone down from a size 18 to a size 16. Give it a go - it's only 28 days!!

This book changed my life for the better
I have just completed the 28 days recommended by this book and I feel fantastic! Like many people when I bought this book I was sceptical (although recently Carol Vordeman does look great for her age). I was feeling sluggish, stressed, I was suffering from spots and have for a very long time been intending to loose half a stone. Like many woman, I had also got in the starve/binge syndrome. I went out and bought all the stuff which did cost quite a lot initially but overall my food bill has gone down because I no longer buy expensive confenience foods and snacks. Another tip, go to your local market once a week and buy all the fruit & veg you need (supermarkets will cost you 3 times more). I started to feel better within 2 or 3 days. I couldn't believe had much energy I had and I now get up a bit earlier and do 15 mins of Yoga every day. Admittedly I have always enjoyed fruit and veg but I really enjoy the taste of the food. It is impossible to eat quickly so you feel full and you rarely suffer any hunger pangs. This diet works because it is realistic. The food is easy to prepare and can be made in batches & frozen. My partner and children often have what Im having but with a portion of meat or fish. You can adapt it if you eat out (or just have what you want if you dont eat out frequently). Where I used to think about food all the time, I now get on with my life and dont feel frightened of food or fat like I used to. There was one down side, I felt very bloated for the first 10 days, but this eased off. Also you do go to the loo alot but not excessively and I never suffered from that horrible feeling constipation gives you. If you want fast weight loss (which is usually mostly water) and constant food cravings, and the feeling of being deprived, DONT buy this book. If you want to change your bad eating habits forever, loose weight gradually, wake every morning with a clear head, be full of energy even when you have a full and busy life, BUY this week immediately. I will 40 next month and I look and feel at least 10 years younger. At last I can eat the occasional bar of chocolate or have a glass of wine without guilt, but I intend to carry on the principles of the book as much a possible for the rest of my life.