10 Giving Up Sugar/ Dairy/Wheat/Caffeine Can Help Your Body to Detoxify

Detox from what? In 2009, an investigation of 10 detox companies by independent research body Examine found that none of them could name any of the toxins they purported to eliminate. Things have not improved in the decade since.

“The phrase ‘detoxing’ is overused,” says Grant. “Though I don’t disagree that we’re exposed to more toxins than ever, cutting out sugar, dairy and so on isn’t what I would class as a detox.”

Avoiding foods that are causing you digestive issues (potentially, but not always, including the aforementioned groups) will support your body’s detoxification process. “But a calorie deficit has the potential to increase toxin exposure, as some toxins may be stored up in fat cells,” cautions Grant. Instead, he advises increasing your intake of highnutrient whole foods and digestion-boosting fibre, while adding the occasional sauna session to your gym schedule.