Detox Diets

A Detox Diet (also called a cleansing diet) will remove toxins and poisons from your body. The idea of a good detox diet is to eat pure and natural foods that will aid the function of the lymph, kidneys, and liver. All foods that hinder the regime will be avoided.

Detox diets are controversial. Many feel that most of the so-called "medical science" presented in these books is nothing more than fiction. It is true that most of these diets have quite severe restrictions, and should be embarked upon with great care.

Detox Diet Plans

The following diets could be considered as detoxifying diets.

Raw Food Diet A generic diet advocating consumption of raw, uncooked food only.
Diuretic Diet Using natural diuretics to alleviate fluid retention.
Fat Flush Diet Popular 3 phase diet plan from Ann Gittleman
Fruit Flush Fruit Flush 3 Day Detox by Jay Robb
Hallelujah Diet Bible-based diet from George Malkmus.
Lemonade Diet The Master Cleanser by Stanley Burroughs.
Liquid Diets Liquid or Juice-only diets are sometimes used as a short-term detox program.
Liver Cleansing Diet A bestseller since 1997, Dr Cabot attributes many health conditions to poor liver function.
Martha's Vineyard Detox Diet Claims a weight loss of 21 pounds in 21 days.
UltraSimple Diet A 7-day health program, Dr Hyman recommends this in addition to his Ultrametabolism book and health program.

You Are What You Eat

Gillian McKeith's plan for healthy eating with a detox component.

Detoxifying Your Body

Generally most detox diets will contain the following foods:

Most detox programs will avoid the following: