Nutrition’s Role in Detoxification: Not just another “fad diet”

The word “detox” is one that has generated a lot of controversy over the years due to many scientifically unsound “fads” that have been promoted by the media. While these diets do succeed in eliminating processed “junk foods” and may induce short term weight loss, they often deprive the body of vital nutrients necessary for proper detoxification and are not recommended by most Registered Dietitians or other health professionals.

Food as medicine, Nutrition EducationJoanna FoleyOctober 1, 2018Joanna Foley Nutritiondetox, detoxification, cleanse, diet, oxidative stress, inflammation, toxic overload, antioxidants, B vitamins, fiber, turmeric, curcumin, dirty dozen, glutathioneComment