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- Claims to clean out toxins from the bodymsnbc: New wave of detox diets - are they healthier? (October 19, 2008)
- Toxins would be from pollution, pesticides, additives and other sourcemsnbc: New wave of detox diets - are they healthier? (October 19, 2008)
- A popular detox diet is made of cayenne pepper, syrup and lemon juiceABC News: Trying Out Detox Diets (October 22, 2008)
- Detox diets are usually temporary
- Some last for a few days, others for weeks
- Celebrities who have used detox diets include Denise Richards, Beyonce Knowles and Oprah WinfreyABC News: Trying Out Detox Diets (October 22, 2008)
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Detox Diets are different diets aimed to clean out toxins from the body for health and weight loss purposes. There are many varieties, including diets on organic fruit and vegetables, diets focusing on a specific food item, and diets using herbal medication or supplements.
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Benefits Claimed
- Weight loss
- More energy
- Better skin
- Less cravings for sweets
- Re-balance the body
Criticism and Controversy
Many nutritionists and doctors say the body does not need any specific diets to clean out toxins, as this is done through natural processes. There can be many side effects of detox diets, depending on the nature of the specific diet. Important nutrition, vitamins and food groups are eliminated in some of the diets.Web MD: Detox Diets: Purging the Myths Philly.com: Detox diets: Flushing toxins or good sense? (October 22, 2008) Dramatically reducing the intake of nutrition and calories could result in exhaustion and dizziness.msnbc: New wave of detox diets - are they healthier? (October 19, 2008)-
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Detox Diets on Amazon
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21 Pounds in 21 Days: The Martha's Vineyard Diet Detox - $24.95
Detox diets are making news as the quickest, easiest way to shed pounds, boost your energy, and get yourself on a wellness track. Popular in the 1970s, cleansing fasts are again al...Amazon
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21 Pounds in 21 Days the Martha's Vineyard Diet Detox by Roni DeLuz, RN, ND - 229 page, Hardcover - $16.68
The Martha's Vineyard Diet DetoxRoni DeLuz, RN, ND Founder of the Martha's Vineyard Holistic Retreat with James HesterDetox diets are making news as the quickest, easiest way to sh...Amazon
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The Fast Track Detox Diet: Boost metabolism, get rid of fattening toxins, jump-start weight loss and keep the pounds off for good - $12.95
Ready, Set, GlowWhat if you could lose three to eight pounds in a single day? What if that nearly instant weight loss made you feel lighter, freer, cleaner,...Amazon
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The Raw Food Detox Diet: The Five-Step Plan for Vibrant Health and Maximum Weight Loss - $15.95
A top nutritionist provides her simple, proven five-level diet plan to safely make the transition to eating raw foods, and to detoxify and achieve a perfect body no matter how you ...Amazon
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Hollywood Diet 15 Day Detox - $20.00
Dietary supplement. Detoxify & rejuvenate. 2 Easy steps. From the makers of the Hollywood Miracle Diet the No. 1 selling liquid diet. After a decade of experience, we are proud to ...Amazon
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Detox Diets Questions
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What are the positive and negatives of a detox diet? 1 AnswerPositives Detox diets do encourage some good habits such as eating more fruit and vegetables, drinking more water and cutting down on junl on junk food and pr... read more -
What is the lemonade diet? 4 AnswersIt's not a matter of being better or worse than the melon diet. The lemonade diet is a cleansing diet that was created by Naturopath Stanley Burroughs. The Die... read more -
What is the Best Diet for Fever ? 3 AnswersSince fever is a symptom, your food intake has to be based on the cause of the fever. Soup like chicken soup is recommended because the materials in that type ... read more
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