Detox diets to lose weight are becoming quite mainstream these days, but are they really a good idea? Many people swear by detox regimes, and some even make them a part of their regular regime. On the other hand, some including members of the medical profession) are more sceptical about the benefits that have been claimed for detox diets ? especially their weight loss properties. If you?re thinking about detoxing for weight loss, read on.
Detoxing involves taking a break from your regular diet and lifestyle habits in order to eat a lighter, more natural diet (or in some cases, to cut out food altogether for a few days). Cleansing diets may be supplemented by things like herbs, enemas or colonics, in order to cleanse the body at a deeper level. Since a typical cleansing regime involves cutting out the fatty, sugary processed foods that are common contributors to obesity, most people lose weight as a side effect of detoxing. This has lead to media promotion of detox as a good way to lose weight.