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New year, old you? After all the gluttony of Christmas, a few days' detox can seem like the perfect antidote to the traditional season of over-indulgence. From soup diets to a regimen of vitamin supplements, shakes and drinks, there is no shortage of suggestions about how to get started, and it's hard not to be tempted by the idea of instant results in the form of a shrunken waistline and glowing skin. But just how necessary is a fruit or veg-only regime and, more to the point, is it even safe?
Amanda Wynne of the British Dietetic Association believes not. "The idea that you're full of toxins post-Christmas is not scientifically valid," she says. "If that were really the case, your body would get rid of the toxins naturally, without you needing to punish yourself. If you're generally in good condition, there's no benefit in following a strict detox regime."See the full content of this document
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Instant Gratification?
Even worse, cutting food groups such as wheat and dairy out of your daily diet can deprive you of important nutrients. In a way similar to the Atkins diet, which compr...
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