A detox diet is a focused, short-term diet to promote the elimination of unwanted chemicals and environmental and dietary toxins from the body. Although detox diets vary, here is a list of foods often avoided.
Dairy Products and Eggs
Eggs and all dairy products are avoided, including:
- milk
- cheese
- cottage cheese
- sour cream
- yogurt and kefir
- butter
- ice cream and frozen yogurt
Wheat
Wheat and products containing wheat, such as pasta and bread.
Sweeteners
- refined sugar
- any white sugar
- any brown sugar
- high-fructose corn syrup
- evaporated cane juice
- artificial sweeteners
Gluten
All gluten-containing grains, including wheat, barley, rye, spelt, triticale, kamut, couscous, bran, and farina
Soy
- tofu
- soy milk
- soy yogurt
- soy sauce
- soy protein powder
- tempeh
Coffee and Caffeinated Beverages
- Coffee
- Tea
- Soft drinks
This list of foods to avoid is continued on the next page
