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Sample List of Foods to Avoid on a Detox Diet

By Cathy Wong, About.com

Updated: September 19, 2007

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This detox diet food list is continued from the previous page


Coffee

Although most detox diets recommend avoiding coffee, both regular and decaffeinated, one cup a day is usually acceptable and may reduce the occurrence of caffeine withdrawal headaches.

Other Foods to Avoid

  • Yeast
  • Alcohol
  • Food additives and preservatives
  • Chocolate
  • High-Fat Foods
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