Detox - That's Fit Readers Just Say No

by Maggie Vink (Subscribe to Maggie Vink's posts)
Apr 23rd 2009 11:00AM

Categories: Your Turn, Diet & Weight Loss

From Gwyneth Paltrow to Katie Holmes, detox diets are all the rage with the celebrity set. But I wondered if That's Fit readers bought in to the detox hype. Here's what you had to say:

43 percent haven't tried detox and you don't plan to. Science supports your decision. Though some detox plans can be beneficial, your body does a decent job of removing toxins on its own. And, as reader u262f says "... eating poorly and then doing some short-term cleanse isn't going to be as healthy as regularly making healthy food choices in the first place."
39 percent think detox sounds interesting though you haven't tried it yet. If you're going to try a detox diet, read Bethany's first-hand experience with detox before you start. She has some great tips for selecting a healthful detox, such as forgoing the fasting-type plans and choosing one that allows you to eat nutritious foods.
12 percent of you have tried detox and loved it.
6 percent of you won't be doing detox again, though you have tried it before.

Want to learn more about detox? Check out AOL Health's overview of eight popular detox plans.

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Jonathan Aluzas 4-23-2009 @ 5:56PM

I'm not on board with the detox movement. My position is that the best way to detox is to not "tox" in the first place. If we fill up on tons of organic fruits, veggies, nuts and lean sources of healthy protein, and avoid processed foods and sugar as much as possible, our bodies should be able to do the rest.