The Diet Secrets

Gossip tabloids can never seem to get enough of the Cruise family, with Tom, Katie and Suri figuring into some new rumor week in and week out.  This week, the news seems to be Katie Holmes’ seemingly frail physique and lethargic disposition.

According to sources, Katie is currently suffering through a Scientology-promoted detox diet, designed to rid her body of toxins as part of her preparation for conceiving a second child.  Yes, creepy Tom Cruise is planning to spawn another offspring with his wife and has apparently convinced her to go on a detox  to get ready for it.

Apart from the ongoing detox, Katie is also busy filming a movie (The Extra Man), which probably adds to the stress. She was reportedly so listless during the course of detox, in fact, that she reportedly missed the Oscars because of it.

Katie’s detox diet consists of herbal drinks and a purification procedure, as outlined in the Scientology Second Dynamic, a book designed to prepare couples for marriage and conception.  Detox has been all the rage in Hollywood as of late, so Katie doing one is no surprise.  What has been odd, though, is the length the detox has been going on since people have been reporting on it for over a month now.

Sure makes you thankful that less severe detox options that last no more than seven days are available, doesn’t it?

Gwyneth has been known to do detox diets every once in a while, the most controversial  of which was probably last year’s Master Cleanse diet which she practiced in the spring.  For 2009, she started the year with a less demanding but similarly detoxifying diet, created especially for her by her dietician Alejandro Junger.

Paltrow’s current cleansing diet is much less severe and includes taking in real food.  Her meal program consists of plenty of fruits and vegetables (throughout the day) but also include tastier choices like smoothies, chicken teriyaki and steamed salmon (on later days, though).

The cleansing program consists of a 7-day menu and need only be done for that duration.  As a detox method, many doctors agree that this is healthier than most others offered on the diet scene.  The diet focuses on whole organic foods which creates massive benefits to the liver, including broccoli, cabbage, radish, arugula, bok choy and other peppery vegetables.

Additionally, it encourages mild exercises to help facilitate the detoxification, including gentle yoga and light treadmill work.  Sweating is essential to the system (since sweat eliminates plenty of toxins) which can be achieved via the prescribed exercises or by spending time in a sauna.

It looks like Gwyneth has finally found a more sustainable whole body cleansing diet that should prove less controversial than her previous travails.