Cleanse diets are becoming very popular. The idea of these diets are to rid your body of the toxins it stores up from pollutants in the air around, in the plastic you use in your home, and in the foods you eat. Some say that these toxins are responsible for a number of health problems such as weight gain, energy loss, and dull skin. Following a special diet that significantly restricts and reduces food intake is supposed to rid your body of these toxins. However nutritionists express skepticism.
Cleanse can cause people to lose weight too quickly which makes it likely that people will then put weight back on. Many of the diets lack essential nutrients, many of them cause the loss of electrolytes, and side effects could include fatigue, headaches, vomiting, and nausea. Some diets require starving your body, there’s no scientific evidence to suggest our bodies need help to get rid of waste products if we are healthy, and there’s little proof to support the claims that detox diets work. Also, if someone follows a strict detox diet over the long-term, it could lead to nutrient deficiencies and health problems.
One nutritionist, Keri Glassman, says that despite all that she still puts her patients on a cleanse diet for one to three days. She says it changes the way people think about food and can be used to jump start a diet.
If you do want to pursue a cleanse diet, be careful. The best diets eliminate alcohol, caffeine, meat, and most dairy; they focus on whole foods such as vegetables, fruits, nuts, beans, whole grains, and lots of water. It is also suggested that you should not completely eliminate dairy from your diet. Dairy is looked down upon due to its high sugar and calorie count, but the body needs it. Keep a good head on your shoulders and you will find the right cleanse diet for you.
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