Question 1

whats a good detox diet?

Accepted Answer

Detox?: What are you trying to detox?  Alcohol? Drugs? Caffeine?  There is no medically valid "detox diet".  Eating a well balanced diet rich in fresh vegetable and fruits and low in meats and fats; and exercise are important for healthy living.

Question 2

what exactly is a detox diet?

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Depends: Depends on what you are trying to achieve. Detox is complex, and different definitions of a detox diet exist. Consider reading dr crinnion's book clean green and lean for more info on detox.

Question 3

please tell me if there are any detox diets i could do for 7 days?

Accepted Answer

Detox: Diets are not healthy. Though they do cause weight loss but will not recommend them. Suggest healthy, exercise, sleep hygiene and if indicated appetite suppressant or other FDA approved weight loss medications

Question 4

i'm feeling thirstier than usual during a detox diet. is that normal?

Accepted Answer

Your body's needs: Detox diets are deprivation, and are not the wisest choice. If you are thirstier than normal, please make sure you are properly hydrated. Your body needs hydration.

Question 5

in your opinion - what would be most effective, a detox diet or fasting altogether?

Accepted Answer

Detox? Caution!: There is preliminary evidence to suggest that certain foods such as coriander, nori and olestra have detoxification properties, although the majority of these studies have only been performed in experimental models. No randomized controlled trials have been conducted to assess the effectiveness of commercial detox diets in humans. Ref: Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, 12/19/2014

Question 6

my goal is to lose 20 pounds within 10 days. are there different types of detox diets that work besides the master cleanse?

Accepted Answer

Don't do it!: You will make yourself sick, you can end up in the intensive care unit, and your weight loss will be transient. Forget the idea that you need to be "detoxified"; start doing what nature truly intended, eat sensibly, focus on fruits and vegetables along with a good balance, and get with a group of people you like who exercise and will do it with you. You owe this to yourself.

Question 7

starting the lemonade detox diet, what can i expect?

Accepted Answer

Will gain wisdom: After two weeks on nothing but maple syrup, lemon juice, and cheyanne pepper, you will lose some fat because the diet is boring. You'll also lose muscle mass from lack of protein. Hopefully you will not make yourself sick enough to end up in the hospital, and will probably suspect, as i do, that the whole business is a cruel internet prank.

Question 8

could i still eat a subway(sandwich) on my detox diet?

Accepted Answer

Depends: "detox" diets are actually restrictive diets primarily focused on weight reduction with the added (probably not-entirely-true) claim that they remove nonspecified "poisons". The benefits come mostly from denying you the things that may be keeping you overweight -- there's nothing magic, so make your own decision as an adult.

Question 9

docs can you explain what is a detox diet and how does it work?

Accepted Answer

It doesn't: I wouldn't think of a detox or cleanse as a way to lose weight in a healthy way. The 'detox' uses the idea that your body is full of toxins when in fact your organs are responsible for eliminating extraneous substances. If you go on any deprivation diet, you will probably lose a little weight, just because you are restricting calories. It is very likely you will regain this weight.

Question 10

please describe a good detox diet for an ectomorph body type?

Accepted Answer

There is none: There is no such thing as a good detox diet. They are all worthless.

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