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:
Wheat
Wheat and products containing wheat, such as pasta and bread.
Sweeteners
All gluten-containing grains, including wheat, barley, rye, spelt, triticale, kamut, couscous, bran, and farina
Soy
Coffee and Caffeinated Beverages
Condiments
Other Foods to Avoid
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
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
- beef
- pork
- veal
- sausages and hot dogs
- deli meats and cold cuts
- shellfish
Condiments
- ketchup
- relish
- soy sauce
- teriyaki sauce
- non-dairy creamers
- barbeque or steak sauce
- salad dressings not made with allowed ingredients
- mayonnaise
- spreads not made with the allowed ingredients
- similar condiments
Other Foods to Avoid
- yeast
- alcohol
- food additives and preservatives
- high-fat foods
- corn
- shortening
- margarine
- canned coconut milk