Will a detox diet work for you?

The detox cleanse

A detox diet – based on raw veggies, fruit, juices, and water – might sound temping if you're struggling to lose weight.

But nutritionists don't recommend trying this diet. Here's why:

1. There's no scientific evidence that detoxing or cleansing diets have any health benefits or result in rapid weight loss.

2. A 2011 study found that starting a weight loss diet with this sort of cleanse could be counterproductive.

A modified cleansing diet

If you want to give your body a reboot and do a healthy cleanse, give this suggestion by dietitian Keri Glassman a try.

The cleanse lasts for four days and focuses on healthy carbohydrates, fats, protein, fibre, and water volume, which are all high in antioxidants.

Eat these eight foods:

• Granny smith apples

• Artichokes

• Spinach

• Avocados

• Lentils

• Olive oil

• Eggs

• Salmon

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