Detox diets sound great they claim that you will not only lose weight, but also rid your body of all sorts of harmful toxins and be so much healthier for it. According to this report from the BBC, it s probably best not to rush into one without considering several points.
What’s a detox diet?
Detox diets vary, but they typically advise restriction of the diet to raw vegetables, fruit, water and yoghurt – with strict avoidance of foods such as meat, fish, alcohol and stimulants (including coffee). The recommended duration of this regime also varies, but may be prescribed for up to a week or ten days.
After a week on such a minimal and limited diet, it’s not surprising that people report feeling lighter and less lethargic. These are symptoms of a lack of calories rather than the elimination of toxins from the body. Headaches are a common side effect of caffeine withdrawal along with tiredness and irritability in some people.