You’ve probably heard the recent excitement about detox diets, and their potential to cleanse your body of toxins, lose weight fast, and boost energy. Detox diets have become incredibly popular in the last few years, and odds are you’ve heard or know someone who’s tried one.
In this article, we’ll get to the bottom of detox diets – what they are and if they work – as well as provide you with the truth about how to get the results you’re looking for.
What are Detox Diets?
Detox diets are short-term diets designed to eliminate our exposure to toxic chemicals and cleanse the body of them. There are a wide variety of detox diets out there that vary in length and intensity, but typically involve at least one of the following:
- Fasting for 1-3 days
- Drinking only fresh fruit and vegetable juices, lemon water, or tea
- Avoiding all allergenic foods then slowly reintroducing them
- Taking supplements or herbs
- Using laxatives, colon cleansers, or enemas
- Eliminating coffee, alcohol, cigarettes, and refined sugars
- Avoiding harmful heavy metals and chemicals
How Effective Are Detox Diets?
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Detox Diet Takeaways
- Regular exercise
- Eating whole, nutritious foods
- Avoiding over-processed high sugar, high fat foods
- Hydrating regularly with water or green tea
- Limiting stress
- Getting adequate sleep
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