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....

This diet can do more harm than good. It is a detox, not a diet. Even as a detox it is dangerous and a regular fruit juice fast would be better for you. Read this expose and use some common sense....

As the our New Year’s resolutions wear off, many of us have already given up on the idea of combating the seasonal over-indulgence and excesses by detoxing, fasting or going on a strict diet. No need to despair according to obesity researchers at Slimming World, the secret to a long term healthy weight is to eat.

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.

If you haven't heard of the detox diet, then you are missing out. It is a natural way to lose weight fast.