“Detox diets” are another fad that will just not go away. Such diets commonly limit foods to plant-based juices, sometimes seasoned with a supplement. After a few days of that regimen, you’re supposed to be cleansed of …

Of what? Good question.

The liver, kidneys, lungs, and other organs work around the clock to remove harmful substances and excrete the waste products of metabolism (ie they 'detox' all the time!).

Focus on sustainable health habits, such as eating nutritious food on a daily basis. Ample protein, leafy greens, and foods chock-full of vitamins and minerals are not just tastier than anything a “detox diet” has to offer, they’re also way better for you.

A detox diet might make you feel better, but that’s usually because of the increased vegetable and fruit intake, not because any form of detoxification is taking place.

Explore the Help Centre to find out the truth about many other such myths, such as this one on whether you should be taking dietary supplements to boost your vitamin and mineral intake!