QUESTION: I keep hearing about detoxification diets, and how they can help with weight loss and other health-related issues.
Im looking to jumpstart my own weight loss, so is this something I should consider?
ANSWER No -- you do not need to resort to detox diets to lose weight.
They might be popular right now, but in my humble opinion, theyre definitely not the answer youre looking for. Unfortunately, there are a lot of people that think detoxification is a reasonable path to take to better health.
So-called experts claim that detox diets can flush toxins from your body, strengthen your immune system, improve your skins complexion, and help you get rid of excess fat fast.
They even point to famous Hollywood starlets who, as we all know, are willing to try anything and everything to get the look.
Thankfully, most real experts, including doctors, dietitians, and trainers, agree that these regimens do more harm than good, often resulting in unpleasant, and sometimes dangerous, side effects.
These can include vitamin deficiencies, electrolyte abnormalities, blood sugar problems, excessive diarrhea, muscle breakdown, and a suppressed immune system.
Not bad for an overly restrictive liquid diet, huh?
Hopefully its not a surprise to you, but your body is perfectly capable of detoxifying itself, and it does an excellent job. Your kidneys, liver, lungs, skin, and several other organs all contribute to this process.
If you really want to lose weight, and do it in a healthy way, speak to a registered dietitian and/or certified personal trainer, so they can help you develop a safe and effective plan.
Andrea Ivins is the club manager
and Zumba Instructor at
Anytime Fitness in Palestine, TX.
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