Dr. Junger’s 5-Day Gut Flush Cleanse

By Ali Wetherbee

This detox aims to help your body heal the damage caused by fatty foods, processed sugar, and alcohol. Dr. Junger says that this diet can ease bloating and is ideal for those who carry extra weight around their midsection. If you crave salty, fatty, or fried foods, rely on fast food regularly, or drink alcohol frequently, this gut flush cleanse can give your digestive system a break and help you regain a good balance of beneficial bacteria in the gut.

The Basics:

The diet lasts for 5 days, with 2 liquid meals and a solid lunch each day. You may snack on veggies or 1 cup of almonds or blueberries.

Foods to avoid:

Grains — no wheat, oats, barley, quinoa, rice, or other grains
All alcohol
All processed foods
All processed sugar — no white sugar, brown sugar, agave, or substitutes (Equal, Splenda). Stevia is allowed.

Foods to focus on eating:

Whole vegetables, including sweet potatoes and yams; greens and fresh vegetable juices
Whole fruits, including berries (fresh or frozen), avocado, coconut
Wild-caught fish, grass-fed meat, eggs
Fermented foods
Nuts and seeds (including nut butters)
Caffeine — via green tea — in small amounts