Detox - what do you think?

[Leneyloo]

I've heard a lot of hype about detox diets - and I have a friend who is obsessed with doing "cleanses" - I've read that they're really bad for you, especially for weight-loss. What do you know of them? Good or bad? Do you think there are/know of any safe ones?

 

[lcsamano]

I have heard that best way to detox is to drink lots of water. I haven't tried any of them in the past since I have heard that they are not really good for your body. I ususally just drink water.

 

[Mama Mangia]

Everyone I've known that has tried to detox ended up with problems.

Best way to detox your body - water, fresh fruits and fresh veggies for several days - nothing cooked at all - totally fresh - and ask your doctor about it before you do it - he may know something that you don't know and it can harm you.

I don't feel a detox should be done without a doctor's supervision!

 

[sarahlorrain]

I agree with the above poster, that it shouldn't be done without a doctor's supervision. There are those cleansing pills that clean out your intestines, etc, and will even get rid of any worms if you have any. A relative of a friend of mine did that and sure enough; she had had worms. So gross, but I guess it's better for your health to get rid of them. I've heard that approximately 1/3 of humans have them in their intestines. I got a bit off topic - sorry!

 

[Leneyloo]

It's not off topic at all...my friend says she does them because of parasites. IDK - I just think not eating balanced for a whole week seems crazy. She does one with a lot of honey in water with red pepper and doesn't eat for 10 DAYS! CRAZY, right? & I KNOW she's not going to the Dr. about it - she finds everything on-line. I just worry for her.

 

[sarahlorrain]

That does not sound safe one bit. I would worry too. Maybe you could find an article ONLINE about the dangers of trying to detox yourself, and give it to her.

 

[lcsamano]

That does not sound safe one bit. I would worry too. Maybe you could find an article ONLINE about the dangers of trying to detox yourself, and give it to her.

I agree. I know that it is hard to tell people what to do. However, if you have proof to show why, then they might listen adn be more skeptical.

 

[Mrs. Chipotle]

I was just reading an article that had several different foods that help you detox, because they contain vitamin C, stimulate liver activity, and other things. Here are the ones I remember:

- Lemons
- Broccoli
- Fruit
- Garlic
- Sesame seeds
- Green tea

Makes sense to me. That's all healthy food anyway.

 

[cookingmasterboi]

My sister (who detoxes and diets a lot) always tells me a lot of people have found lemonade + real maple syrup a good semi meal replacement detox drink.

 

[cookforkids]

I agree with the above poster, that it shouldn't be done without a doctor's supervision. There are those cleansing pills that clean out your intestines, etc, and will even get rid of any worms if you have any. A relative of a friend of mine did that and sure enough; she had had worms. So gross, but I guess it's better for your health to get rid of them. I've heard that approximately 1/3 of humans have them in their intestines. I got a bit off topic - sorry!

Oh My....thats sick! So what did she use to detox then?

 

[cookforkids]

My sister (who detoxes and diets a lot) always tells me a lot of people have found lemonade + real maple syrup a good semi meal replacement detox drink.

I had a friend that used that also but she used red pepper with it somehow...she swears she wasnt hungry at all with it....I should try it but I am always hungry

 

[cookforkids]

It's not off topic at all...my friend says she does them because of parasites. IDK - I just think not eating balanced for a whole week seems crazy. She does one with a lot of honey in water with red pepper and doesn't eat for 10 DAYS! CRAZY, right? & I KNOW she's not going to the Dr. about it - she finds everything on-line. I just worry for her.

Here is the link to an article about it from Mayo Clinic

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/detox-diets/AN01334

 

[cookingmasterboi]

I had a friend that used that also but she used red pepper with it somehow...she swears she wasnt hungry at all with it....I should try it but I am always hungry

Like a detox bloody mary? Ha!I think some study's show caipscin (or something in them peppers) reduces hunger pangs.

 

[littlefranciscan]

I have never heard of detox diets..what are they all about? What is the purpose of them..do people get sick from them?

 

[cookingmasterboi]

Get sick? Possibly, in the instance someone overdoes them. The purpose is, well, to detoxify the body, get rid of the toxin buildup, clean up the intestines, help the liver a bit. And/or lose weight.

 

[Sophie]

My sister (who detoxes and diets a lot) always tells me a lot of people have found lemonade + real maple syrup a good semi meal replacement detox drink.

This actually works. You just have to add cayenne pepper.

I am on a detox diet right now. I don't think it's unhealthy. I only eat fruits and drink plain water. I'll do this for a week.