Fad diets can range from the ridiculous to the downright dangerous, and as such, many holistic nutritional consultants are recommending body detox programs based on an age-old principle: organic whole foods.
From drinking your own urine – um, yuck – to wearing blue-tinted glasses, fad diets can range from the ridiculous to “you must be joking.” However, some body detox programs are founded in real and proven science, and whole foods are a very good example.
Whole foods – those that have not been processed within an inch of their life – are the most sensible starting point if you want to detoxify, Dr. Kristen Poe explains. Of course, the most sensible approach is to combine organic whole foods with exercise and other lifestyle changes, and getting expert advice can help you stay on track.
A recent study from Harvard University, in association with the University of Copenhagen and the University of Montreal, found that a diet rich in whole and plant-based foods increased the chances of healthy aging. Conducted over a 30-year period, the research also found that a high intake of ultra-processed food led to a lower likelihood of healthy aging.
Such studies demonstrate the long-term health benefits of organic whole foods, which is why reputable consultants like Dr. Poe focus on their use. Of course, knowing how to begin and then sticking to your plan can be a challenge, so consider enlisting a coach to give you encouragement and advice.
“I don’t offer standard cleanse or detox solutions; instead, I aim to bring healthy lifestyle habits into focus by eating whole foods, exercising, drinking nutritious shakes, and several other methods,” Dr. Poe explained. “After participating in the program, clients have reported increased energy, improved weight management outcomes, better digestion, clearer skin, better sleep, and many other benefits.”
There’s an old saying: “If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is,” so next time you read that drinking charcoal or wearing blue-tinted glasses is the latest body detox innovation, give it the attention it deserves. Instead, consider programs that focus on real science and things we’ve been doing for thousands of years.
