About.com Health: Should You Try a Detox Diet?

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Health From Maura Corrigan, your About.com Health Editor The body has its own ways of getting rid of toxins--both those it makes naturally, and the human-made chemicals that we're exposed to in the environment. But some people like to speed along the body's normal process of elimination with a limited-time detox diet. Are these diets really effective, are they safe, and are they right for you? Just What Is a Detox Diet? On a typical food-based detox diet, less-healthy fried and processed foods, as well as those containing dairy, wheat, sugar and gluten, are off-limits for a certain period of time while they're replaced with lots of fresh fruits, veggies and other anti-inflammatory edibles. All About the Detox Diet Detox Diet FAQs Sample Menu: a Day on a Detox Diet Search Related Topics:  detox diets  diet plans  The 7-Day Detox A seven-day plan is pretty standard for first-time detox-ers, and while the diet does require that you give up coffee, alcohol and bread (!), you can still feast on delectable avocados, blueberries and green tea. How to Follow a 7-Day Detox 20 Super-Healthy Detox Foods What Not to Eat on a Detox Diet Search Related Topics:  detox diets  diet plans  raw food diets How to Prepare for a Detox Weaning yourself off caffeine is big in leading up to a detox, but the most important thing before starting any plan is to check with your healthcare professional to make sure detoxing is safe for you. Detox diets are not advised for pregnant women or people with health conditions such as liver disease, diabetes, cancer or kidney disease. How to Get Ready to Detox Can a Detox Diet Help Me Lose Weight? Take the Quiz: Is a Detox Diet Right for You? Search Related Topics:  detox diets  The Juice Fast If you really want to speed up the detoxing process, you could try a juice fast, consuming only water and raw vegetable and fruit juices for one to five days. Personally, I think I'd nibble off all my fingernails on this plan. How to Do a Three-Day Juice Fast Does Juicing for Weight Loss Really Work? Weight Loss Smoothie Dos and Don'ts Search Related Topics:  juice fast  detox diet  Related Searches Health Diet Plan Best Detox Diet Juicing for Health Health Tea Health Articles Featured Articles How the Brain Speaks Volunteering Can Help You Live Longer Get Fit With Fido! The Relationship Between HPV Infection and Cancer Is Doing Nothing the Best Way to Help an Alcoholic? Is Diet Important During Your Period?   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Health newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement