How the lunar cycle affects and influences our mood and behaviour?

You’ve heard about how the lunar cycle affects and influences our mood and behaviour; but what if it could be used to bring about a change in our physical wellbeing too? That’s what the lunar diet is all about. Also known as the moon or werewolf diet, this detox routine has been tried by many international celebrities

Living better in the Rhythm of Nature – Moon diet

Health professional says. “70% of the human body is made up of water. The moon has an effect on our body that is very similar  to its gravitational pull on the earth’s ocean and rivers. The diet takes advantage of this fact and enables weight loss and detoxification of the body when observed on specific days coinciding with certain phases of the moon. People can lose up to a kilo and more in a span of 24 hours. Also. the moon diet is easy to follow as it requires no special food rituals. It might be just another manner to get someone motivated on the way to their weight loss journey”

Cooling effect the moon diet has on the human body

Nutritionist and dietician, says. “Follow a balanced diet comprising organic grains. pulses, vegetables and fruits for long term benefits. Include buttermilk. mint leaves, coriander seeds and leaves, lemon water. coconut water, cold milk. cucumber watermelon etc. in order to keep your body cool. These food items are best for detoxification and give good results. During this period, avoid the consumption of fried and spicy food.”

Moon Diet – Types of this basic diet and extended plan

The best time to start the diet is during the full moon. It consists of a 24-hour fast in which you consume only boiled
water, green tea and  fresh juices made from fruits like cranberly watermelon. lemon etc that have diuretic properties.

Extended Plan – basic moon diet plan

♦ It begins with a fasting day on a Mil moon as described by the basic moon diet plan and then provides additional guidelines for each phase of the moon.

♦ After the full moon, comes the waning moon where one encourages detoxification and the flushing out of any extra water from the body while reducing food cravings. Drink about eight glasses of water each day and eat only solids like salads. fruits etc).

♦ The next phase is the new moon, which is similar to the full moon. Consume fluids and no solids at this tune.

♦ The last phase, the waxing moon, is the hardest because your food cravings will increase.  You have to avoid all kinds of sweets and fats. Drink more fluids between 3 pm and 5 pm to keep yourself full and avoid eating after 6 pm.

Pregnant and lactating women should avoid this diet plan. Get your doctor’s green signal before embarking on the moon diet.

Medicinal – Health benefits of moon diet

Because you consume only water and fresh juices on certain days, it flushes out toxins and acts as a great detox for the body, thus improving immunity.

Combining the lunar diet with another diet programme can give an extra boost to your weight loss efforts.