Dr Oz: How To Flush Fat
Dr Oz’s guest, Dr Mark Hyman, outlined a three-day plan that uses low-fat foods to flush fat, eliminate toxins, decrease insulin resistance, and fight inflammation. Those are all good things, and Dr Oz enlisted nine viewers to test the plan for themselves.
Dr Hyman said that our bodies are addicted to flour and sugar, but we can break those cycles and change our hormones and brain chemistry in the process. The first step is preparation, because you will probably need to go shopping to stock up on fat flushers, such as fiber, protein, fruit, and healthy fat. (Keep reading for a handy shopping list!)
Dr Oz: Fat Flushing Broth Recipe
The Broth Recipe used in Dr Hyman’s plan is meant to energize and satisfy you, and one woman claimed it helped her to lose five pounds during the program. Though she did not think of herself as a fan of veggies, she did grow to love this broth.
Dr Hyman said that’s because the taste buds need to be recalibrated thanks to all the processed foods in many people’s diets. One audience member who taste tested it on the spot deemed it bland.
Ingredients
Dr Oz and Dr Mark Hyman shared a 3-Day Fat Flush shopping list, along with recipes that can help you recalibrate your body to burn fat instead of storing. (Madlen / Shutterstock.com)
- 3 quarts Water
- 1 diced Onion
- 1 cup chopped White Radish Root
- 2 cups chopped Kale
- 2 stalks diced Celery
- 1/2 cup shredded Cabbage
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 2 diced Carrots
- 1 cup diced Winter Squash
- 1 cup diced Turnips
- 1/2 cup chopped dried Seaweed
- 1 piece fresh Ginger
- 1 cup Shiitake Mushrooms
Directions
- Combine ingredients in a pot and boil over low heat for about one hour.
- Continue boiling to taste.
- Turn off the heat and let the soup cool.
- Strain and store in an airtight glass container.
- Reheat gently and drink three to four cups each day.
Dr Oz: Fatty Acids Fat Flush
Dr Oz and Dr Hyman talked about fatty acids that can actually work with your goals to help you flush fat. Dr Hyman mentioned nuts and seeds as good sources, suggesting getting more Omega-3 fatty acids at the start of your day, along with a few handfuls of nuts and seeds throughout each day.
Fatty Acids can fuel metabolism, reduce the levels of your hunger hormone, and flush fat instead of storing it in the body. Try getting these effects using the Fatty Acid Breakfast Shake Recipe.
Dr Oz: Fatty Acid Breakfast Shake Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cups Unsweetened Almond Milk
- 1/4 cup Almond Butter
- 2 tsp Organic Flax Oil
- 1/2 cup raw Almonds (or use Pumpkin Seeds)
- 1 cup Strawberries
Directions
- Combine ingredients in a blender to your preferred consistency.
Dr Oz: Digestive Tract Flush Remedy
Dr Hyman said it is very important to go to the bathroom regularly each day during the plan. If you haven’t done so before 10 a.m., stir a tablespoon of virgin Coconut Oil into a cup of warm water, which will stimulate the body to evacuate excess waste.
Dr Oz: Protein & Fiber Power Combos
Dr Hyman said you will also need to eat three or four ounces of protein, as well as two cups of fiber twice each day. This speeds the metabolism and comes in familiar combinations like Chicken with Brown Rice or Tofu with Sauteed Veggies.
You can continue to follow the plan after three days, Dr Hyman told Dr Oz’s audience. Just remember to slowly incorporate other foods back into your diet, choosing good stuff over unhealthy or processed options whenever possible. You can turn to this plan throughout the year to get its results.
How To Do the 3-Day Fat Flush Diet
Since so many have asked, here is some clarification on the diet process. For three days, you need to do EACH of the following.
- Drink the Fatty Acid Breakfast Shake.
- Consume three to four cups of Detox Broth throughout each day.
- Eat three to four ounces of Protein and two cups of Fiber twice each day.
Feel free to customize the diet, and always remember to check in with your own doctor for personalized health advice.
Dr Oz: 3 Day Fat Flush Shopping List
Fruit
- Blackberries
- Blueberries
- Raspberries
- Strawberries
- Nuts & Seeds
- Almonds
- Almond Butter
- Unsweetened Almond Milk
- Macadamia Nuts
- Pecans
- Pumpkin Seeds
- Walnuts
Oils
- Coconut Oil
- Flax Oil
Protein
- Beans (fresh/canned)
- Chicken (boneless, skinless breast)
- Fish (black cod, herring, sardines, sole, wild salmon)
- Tofu
Vegetables
- Asparagus
- Broccoli
- Brussels Sprouts
- Cabbage
- Carrots
- Celery
- Kale
- Onions
- Seaweed
- Shiitake Mushrooms
- Spinach
- Turnips
- White Radish Root
- Winter Squash
Anne Rosen says
Please tell me exactly how to follow this diet. hat do I eat and when?
Gwen says
Do you add water to broth veggies? Doesn’t say.
karen merritt says
how much water do you boil your veggies in to make the 3 day fat flush broth by Mark Hyman. It was not included in the recipe.
Mary Ann Witte says
How much water do you boil the veggies in for the broth.
How do we follow the fat flush diet? Do we do the broth for breakfast, smoothie for lunch and protein at dinner? Do we do all 3 each day?
susie says
add as much water as you want the more water the more broth you are going to have
Laura says
So you discard all of the veggies in the broth ?
Pat Howard says
Discard the vegetables or save them for another use. Use three quarts of water to make your broth.
You could drink the shake at breakfast and get three to four cups of broth whenever you like throughout the day. You will also need three to four ounces of protein and two cups of fiber for each day of the plan.
heidi says
I am wondering if the 3 day flush diet i have to do all 3 different things each day, the shake , the broth, an protein? Or do I pick only one an consume that all day for 3 days? For example I’m thinking drink the broth all day for 3 days only. Is this correct?
Mary Ann Witte says
Do we eat the veggies from the broth? If so would it be part of one of our meals?
Mary Ann Witte says
Could we just do the broth for 1 day only and no other foods?
Prudence McCollum says
Can you tell how to follow the 3 day fat flush diet. Do we drink just the broth for the fist 3 days or do we have the smoothie and the protein and fiber combo during the first 3 days. I need some direction. Thanks
Pat Howard says
The article has been updated to clarify the process. You should do the broth, smoothie, and protein/fiber for each of the three days.
Mary Ann Witte says
What do we drain ig we eat the veggies and broth?
Marie Young says
Thank you so much for the information!
krista says
I am wondering how many read this. It says it simply how to.do it. Go back and read it. All the questions are the same.
Andi says
How often should you do the fat flush? I try it this week. I normally follow the basic plan in the 10 day detox book by Dr Hyman. I usually lose 1 to 3 lbs with exercise daily. This week I lost 6.8lbs.
Kit says
I did this a week ago and lost 2.8 pounds and most of it came off my abdomen. I was able to wear some clothing that was getting too tight. So I am going to give it another go this week. I felt good, had better energy and slept good too!
kim says
can you drink coffee with it?
B, MacPeek says
I made the broth exactly according to the instructions with 3 quarts of water but only ended up with a little over a quart of broth and since 4 cups equals a quart and I am supposed to drink 12 cups of broth in 3 days how do I get 8 more cups of broth? Do I add 2 quarts of water to my broth? Do I add more water to the remaining vegetables and try to make more broth? The numbers just don’t add up.
B, MacPeek says
Also was wondering since we are supposed to eat vegetables with our lunch and dinner meals, could we just eat those vegetables, or is that not recommended? If not, I was wondering if anyone came up with some good recipes/soups for using the remaining vegetables. It seems a shame to just throw it all away….also makes for a very expensive broth:)
Sarah says
Is this broth safe during pregnancy? I’m in the first month, and I’m having trouble keeping down veggies. I loved this broth when I wasn’t pregnant, so I was thinking it might be a good way to get my veggies. I wouldn’t be using it to lose weight, just to get enough vitamins and minerals. Before pregnancy I would just use it for extra veggies, and just eat a regular diet, which is what I would use it for now as long as it isn’t detrimental.