Look radiant in 24 hours, luminous in 48, and positively sparkly in 72. This step-by-step detoxification plan from "The Little Book of Detox Tips for People on the Go" includes one-day, two-day or three-day variations on the cleanse and includes seven recipes.

1-day cleanse for radiance

Whether you use this fast as a regular radiance boost or because you’ve just had a weekend of rich food and too much alcohol, you’ll find it’s really worth the effort—just take a look in the mirror 24 hours later to see the difference.

On waking A large glass of hot water with a thick slice of organic unwaxed lemon

Breakfast A large glass of hot water with a thick slice of organic unwaxed lemon; a large glass of Radiant Juice; a mug of nettle tea

Midmorning A large glass of hot water with a thick slice of organic unwaxed lemon

Lunch A large glass of Tomato Juice with Garlic and Green Onions; a mug of mint tea

Midafternoon A large glass of hot water with a thick slice of organic unwaxed lemon

Supper Mango, Kiwi, and Pineapple Juice; a mug of nettle tea

Evening Carrot and Beet Juice

Bedtime A mug of lime-blossom tea

2-day cleanse for radıance

Start by following the 24-Hour Cleanse for Radiance regime. On Day 2 have:

On waking A large glass of hot water with a thick slice of organic unwaxed lemon

Breakfast A large glass of hot water with a thick slice of organic unwaxed lemon; a large glass of Radiant Juice; a mug of nettle tea

Midmorning A large glass of hot water with a thick slice of organic unwaxed lemon

Lunch A glass of Radiant Lemonade; a mug of mint tea

Midafternoon A large glass of hot water with a thick slice of organic unwaxed lemon

Supper A large bowl of fresh fruit salad, to include apple, pear, grapes, mango, and some berries—but not banana; a handful of raisins—chew them very slowly—and a handful of fresh, unsalted cashews; a mug of mint tea

Evening A large glass of hot water with a thick slice of organic unwaxed lemon

Bedtime A mug of any reputable brand of chamomile tea with a teaspoon of organic honey

3-day cleanse for radiance

When you wake up on day 4 after this cleansing regime, your body will feel lighter, your system cleaner, and your eyes and skin will have a sparkle and luster you haven’t seen in ages. You’ll also be overflowing with all the protective antioxidants you need and you’ll almost certainly have lost more than 2 pounds in weight.

Start by following the 48-Hour Cleanse for Radiance regime. On Day 3 have:

On waking A large glass of hot water with a thick slice of organic unwaxed lemon

Breakfast A large glass of hot water with a thick slice of organic unwaxed lemon; fresh fruit salad—a mixture of any of the following: apple, pear, grapes, mango, and pineapple and any berries, with 2/3 cup plain yogurt with live bacteria and a tablespoon of unsweetened muesli; a cup of weak Indian tea or herb tea midmorning 6 dried apricots; a glass of fruit or vegetable juice

Lunch Watercress Soup with a chunk of crusty wholewheat bread, no butter; a cup of weak Indian tea or herb tea

Midafternoon An apple and a pear

Supper Zucchini Pasta; a salad of tomato, onion, and yellow bell pepper; a cup of weak Indian tea or herb tea

From The Little Book of Detox Tips for People on the Go by Michael Van Straten. Copyright Michael Van Straten, Sally Pearce and Quadrille Publishing Ltd. Republished with permission.

Consult your doctor before using any health treatment — including herbal supplements and natural remedies — and tell your doctor if you have a serious medical condition or are taking any medications. The information presented here is for educational purposes only and is in no way intented as substitute for medical counseling.