A detox diet is a dietary regime involving a change in consumption habits in an attempt to "detoxify" the body, by removal of "toxins" or other contaminants. Proponents claim it improves health, energy, resistance to disease, mental state, digestion, as well as aiding in weight loss. Scientists, dietitians, and doctors, however, regard 'detox diets' as less effective than drinking a glass of water, and view 'detox diets' as generally harmless but a waste of money."Detox" diets usually suggest that fruits and vegetables compose a majority of one's food intake. Limiting this to unprocessed (and sometimes also non-GM) foods is often advocated. Limiting or eliminating alcohol is also a major factor, and drinking more water is similarly recommended.

You should never diet without drinking liquids, but you can fast for quite a while on water alone. People go for three days, five days, or even up to two weeks on water only detox diets. This has some advantages and some disadvantages. One of the advantages, strangely enough, is that it is the easiest detox diet plan to follow....

A one-day fast or detox will go a long way to getting you back on track. Frederic didn't mention drinking water but I'm sure he would agree that a water fast is also very effective. And if you really can't go on just eat a ripe banana. I'd like to know what Fred's 21 best detox diets are and recommend that you get them too.

Is it really possible to loose 5 pounds of body fat within a week? To be honest, I don’t expect to loose this much weight in only days, but I believe, looking at the first seven day menu, that I’ll definitely be on my way to do so. Get the menu here...

There are various ways that you can go about adopting a detox diet . If you find it hard to take a break for a few days in a stretch, you can also do a once-a-week fast. Consider your lifestyle needs to determine the best possible detox diet plan for yourself.

Some people have reported benefits from the carrot juice fast. The carrot juice fast involves drinking 8 ounzes of carrot juice every 2-3 hours throughout the day. Supporters can go on this fast for more than 7 days. A carrot juice fast is just like any other mono detox diet.