{"id":27066,"date":"2021-09-16T20:56:43","date_gmt":"2021-09-16T20:56:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=27066"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"3-day-detox-to-lose-weight","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/3-day-detox-to-lose-weight\/","title":{"rendered":"3-Day Detox To Lose Weight: Why It Doesn&#8217;t Work, And What To Do Instead"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/3-day-detox-to-lose-weight\/#Does_Your_Body_Need_A_Detox\" >Does Your Body Need A Detox?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/3-day-detox-to-lose-weight\/#The_Skin\" >The Skin<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/3-day-detox-to-lose-weight\/#Immune_System\" >Immune System<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/3-day-detox-to-lose-weight\/#Respiratory_System\" >Respiratory System<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/3-day-detox-to-lose-weight\/#Intestines_And_Digestive_System\" >Intestines And Digestive System<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/3-day-detox-to-lose-weight\/#The_Liver\" >The Liver<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/3-day-detox-to-lose-weight\/#Kidneys\" >Kidneys<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/3-day-detox-to-lose-weight\/#What_Is_The_Best_Alternative_To_A_3-Day_Detox\" >What Is The Best Alternative To A 3-Day Detox?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/3-day-detox-to-lose-weight\/#What_Is_Clean_Eating\" >What Is Clean Eating?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/3-day-detox-to-lose-weight\/#What_To_Eat\" >What To Eat<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/3-day-detox-to-lose-weight\/#Lean_Protein\" >Lean Protein\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/3-day-detox-to-lose-weight\/#Chicken\" >Chicken<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/3-day-detox-to-lose-weight\/#Tilapia\" >Tilapia<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/3-day-detox-to-lose-weight\/#Turkey_Breast\" >Turkey Breast<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/3-day-detox-to-lose-weight\/#Ground_Beef_93_Lean\" >Ground Beef 93% Lean<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/3-day-detox-to-lose-weight\/#Fish\" >Fish<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/3-day-detox-to-lose-weight\/#Whole_Grains\" >Whole Grains<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/3-day-detox-to-lose-weight\/#Healthy_Fats\" >Healthy Fats<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/3-day-detox-to-lose-weight\/#Omega-3_Fatty_Acids\" >Omega-3 Fatty Acids<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/3-day-detox-to-lose-weight\/#Monounsaturated_Fats_MUFAs\" >Monounsaturated Fats (MUFAs)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/3-day-detox-to-lose-weight\/#Medium-Chain_Triglycerides_MCTs\" >Medium-Chain Triglycerides (MCTs)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/3-day-detox-to-lose-weight\/#Fruits_And_Vegetables\" >Fruits And Vegetables\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/3-day-detox-to-lose-weight\/#Red_Foods_Tomatoes_Watermelon_Red_Pepper\" >Red Foods: Tomatoes, Watermelon, Red Pepper<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/3-day-detox-to-lose-weight\/#Orange_Foods_Oranges_Mangoes_Peaches\" >Orange Foods: Oranges, Mangoes, Peaches\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/3-day-detox-to-lose-weight\/#YellowGreen_Foods_Kiwi_Pineapple_Green_Peppers\" >Yellow\/Green Foods: Kiwi, Pineapple, Green Peppers\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/3-day-detox-to-lose-weight\/#BluePurple_Foods_Eggplant_Purple_Blueberries_Blue\" >Blue\/Purple Foods: Eggplant (Purple), Blueberries (Blue)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/3-day-detox-to-lose-weight\/#White_Foods_Garlic_Ginger_Bananas\" >White Foods: Garlic, Ginger, Bananas<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/3-day-detox-to-lose-weight\/#What_To_Avoid\" >What To Avoid<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/3-day-detox-to-lose-weight\/#Highly_Processed_Foods\" >Highly Processed Foods<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/3-day-detox-to-lose-weight\/#Added_Sugar\" >Added Sugar<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/3-day-detox-to-lose-weight\/#Fried_Foods\" >Fried Foods<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/3-day-detox-to-lose-weight\/#Alcohol\" >Alcohol<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/3-day-detox-to-lose-weight\/#Exercise_For_Weight_Loss\" >Exercise For Weight Loss<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/3-day-detox-to-lose-weight\/#The_Bottom_Line\" >The Bottom Line<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/3-day-detox-to-lose-weight\/#DISCLAIMER\" >DISCLAIMER:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/3-day-detox-to-lose-weight\/#SOURCES\" >SOURCES:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;Try this 3-day detox to lose weight fast!&#8221; &#8211; Such quick fixes are quite common to see, and when you&#8217;re looking to trim a few pounds ahead of a special occasion you might be tempted to try them. In reality, even the best 3-day detox to lose weight might not give you the results you&#8217;re hoping for.<\/span><\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=3-Day_Detox_To_Lose_Weight\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The reason for this is simple &#8211; most popular detoxes are too restrictive and too limited to cause any sustainable long-term change. However, there are more structured programs that can kickstart your weight loss journey. In this article, we will explore the science behind <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/dandelion-tea-detox\/\">detoxes<\/a>, and offer a better alternative to the 3-day detox cleanse to <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/7-day-detox-diet-lose-10-17-pounds\/\">lose weight<\/a> easily.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Your_Body_Need_A_Detox\"><\/span><strong>Does Your Body Need A Detox?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The short answer? No. There&#8217;s no amount of juice or tea that will truly detox your body. This is because the human body has a detoxification system which includes several organs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The detoxification system is important for protecting our health and getting rid of the harmful substances we come into contact with every day (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK234183\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">30<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). If any toxins get past these mechanisms, our bodies use other methods such as enzymes to neutralize them before they cause damage.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The organs that work together to eliminate waste and toxins from our bodies include:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Skin\"><\/span><b>The Skin<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our first line of defense <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/1-day-detox\/\">against toxins<\/a> comes in the form of our skin. Our skin serves as a protective barrier against outside substances until they can be washed away (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK279255\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Heavy metals such as mercury pass through the pores in your skin into our bloodstream when you come into contact with them by eating or drinking something contaminated, bathing in tainted water, or breathing polluted air.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After the toxins pass through the pores in your skin, they are usually flushed away with water or sweat that mixes with them. Once you wash or wipe off these substances, their harmful effects end.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=3-Day_Detox_To_Lose_Weight\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32563 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/10-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"3-day detox to lose weight\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/10-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/10-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/10-1.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/10-1-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/10-1.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Immune_System\"><\/span><b>Immune System<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The second main function of the <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/vegan-detox\/\">detoxification system<\/a> is to deal with harmful substances once they have entered your bloodstream. While most toxins are neutralized by the skin, air-borne viruses and bacteria are still able to enter your body&#8217;s tissues without coming into contact with them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, our immune system is able to quickly identify these foreign invaders that get past the skin. White blood cells attack these viruses or bacteria, surrounding them. If this does not destroy them on its own, it will cause you to develop an immunity to them in future so that your body can fight off any infections more efficiently next time they try to invade (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK279364\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">17<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/what-comes-out-of-your-body-when-you-detox\/\">What Comes Out Of Your Body When You Detox? A Look At The Toxins Your Body Flushes Out<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Respiratory_System\"><\/span><b>Respiratory System<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fine hairs inside the nose trap dirt and other large particles that may be inhaled. The mucus that coats these hairs protects the lungs from any bacteria or pollutants on them while they are moving slowly down into your throat, where you can swallow and get rid of them (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5378048\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Intestines_And_Digestive_System\"><\/span><b>Intestines And Digestive System<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The intestines can be another way that <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/sugar-detox-plan\/\">toxins<\/a> enter our bodies if we eat something contaminated or spoiled. Peyer\u2019s patches \u2014 lymph nodes in the small intestine \u2014 screen out parasites and other foreign substances before nutrients are absorbed into the blood from the colon (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.frontiersin.org\/articles\/10.3389\/fimmu.2019.02345\/full\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">29<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Raw fruits and vegetables also contain enzymes called glycosides that aid in detoxification by breaking down these harmful substances so they can be safely passed through your digestive tract (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intechopen.com\/chapters\/52207\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). This is why it&#8217;s important to thoroughly wash all produce before eating it so not too many nutrients are lost due to contamination.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=3-Day_Detox_To_Lose_Weight\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32558 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/3-9-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"3-day detox to lose weight\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/3-9.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/3-9-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/3-9.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/3-9-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/3-9.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Liver\"><\/span><b>The Liver<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the major functions of the liver is <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/detox-tea-benefits\/\">detoxification<\/a> (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK535438\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">24<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Many of the toxins we come into contact with everyday go through a process known as methylation in the liver before they can be safely excreted through the digestive tract or urine. This process involves converting a toxin&#8217;s harmful free radical form to a more stable, harmless form of it so it can no longer cause damage to your body.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Liver also contains an enzyme called glutathione-s-transferase that helps neutralize toxic substances by binding up heavy metals (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/nutritionj.biomedcentral.com\/articles\/10.1186\/s12937-016-0186-5\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">27<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). The liver then sends these heavy metals into bile, which is sent into the intestines, where they are eventually removed from the body as waste.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kidneys\"><\/span><b>Kidneys<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The kidneys and urinary system filter out metabolic wastes such as urea and uric acid from your bloodstream as well as help remove water-soluble toxins like ammonia and hydrogen sulfide from body fluids. Once filtered, these wastes will be expelled from your body via urination (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/topics\/engineering\/metabolic-waste-product\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">21<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_The_Best_Alternative_To_A_3-Day_Detox\"><\/span><strong>What Is The Best Alternative To A 3-Day Detox?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having a healthy, <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/7-day-detox-meal-plan\/\">well-balanced diet<\/a>, staying hydrated, and keeping active is the best alternative to restrictive and short-lived detox diets. Clean eating is the best alternative to detox diets.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Clean_Eating\"><\/span><strong>What Is Clean Eating?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The term \u201cclean eating\u201d has been around for a while, but it has become more popular in the last few years. With this diet trend, there is a focus on buying and <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/21-day-detox-diet-menu\/\">cooking healthy<\/a>, whole foods in order to eat a balanced meal (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/nutrition-and-healthy-eating\/in-depth\/what-does-it-mean-to-eat-clean\/art-20270125\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">32<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is in contrast with diets that involve packaged food, lots of processed sugar and carbs, or both. Because these kinds of junk foods are full of added sugars, solid fats, and sometimes even toxins and chemicals that do more harm than good, eating clean provides many health benefits such as weight loss and maintaining a healthy body mass index (BMI).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Want to build an attention-grabbing bubble butt, blast away fat that\u2019s stored in all the wrong places, spring-clean your diet, turn back the clock on your skin, skyrocket your self-confidence and shatter your insecurities? Check out the BetterMe app and <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=3-Day_Detox_To_Lose_Weight\">set this plan in motion<\/a>!<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=3-Day_Detox_To_Lose_Weight\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32220 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4446-1024x576.png\" alt=\"3-day detox to lose weight\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4446.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4446-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4446.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Frame-4446.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_To_Eat\"><\/span><strong>What To Eat<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some of the foods that should be top on your list:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lean_Protein\"><\/span><b>Lean Protein\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lean proteins are proteins that are low in saturated fats and carbohydrates, which is important for those who are trying to lose weight (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/academic.oup.com\/ajcn\/article\/101\/6\/1320S\/4564492\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">28<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Here are the top five lean proteins you should start adding to your diet today.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chicken\"><\/span><b>Chicken<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One-four ounce serving of chicken (about the size of a deck of cards) contains 26 grams of protein with only 162 calories and zero sugars (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/171116\/nutrients\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). This qualifies it as one of the best lean proteins available.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For even more nutritional value, look for poultry marked &#8220;hormone-free&#8221; or &#8220;organic.&#8221; These chickens aren&#8217;t treated with hormones or antibiotics, so they will be healthier overall than their other alternatives (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tandfonline.com\/doi\/full\/10.1080\/23311932.2016.1142818\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). If this doesn&#8217;t apply to you though because you don&#8217;t eat meat, feel free to skip to the other four best lean proteins.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tilapia\"><\/span><b>Tilapia<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This white fish is one of the healthiest choices you can make when it comes to seafood thanks to its low levels of mercury and high protein content (one serving about 100grams contains 20 grams of protein) (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/175176\/nutrients\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). It tastes great served alone or in a dish like a ceviche.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=3-Day_Detox_To_Lose_Weight\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32026 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-4554.png\" alt=\"3-day detox to lose weight\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-4554.png 960w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-4554-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Frame-4554.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Turkey_Breast\"><\/span><b>Turkey Breast<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For an even healthier protein choice, try turkey breast over regular poultry. Turkey is known for being lower in fat than chicken; 4 ounces has 2.18 grams of fat and 26 grams of protein (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/171480\/nutrients\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">31<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Ironically enough though, because it&#8217;s so lean, it may be higher in sodium than chicken or beef (still, not enough sodium to make it unhealthy).<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ground_Beef_93_Lean\"><\/span><b>Ground Beef 93% Lean<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When choosing beef for a healthy meal, it&#8217;s important to opt for leaner ground meat. The number on the label of a beef product refers to how much fat is in that one-ounce portion. You should look for a number 93 or higher, which means less than 7 grams of fat per serving.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fish\"><\/span><b>Fish<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Salmon, mackerel and halibut are great choices when it comes to lean proteins. All of these fish have high amounts of omega-3 fatty acids, which help prevent cardiovascular disease and arthritis pain (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ahajournals.org\/doi\/10.1161\/01.cir.0000038493.65177.94\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Additionally, they all have no sugar but lots of calcium and vitamin D (halibut has the most out of this group).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In general, wild salmon is more nutritious than farm-raised alternatives because farm-raised salmon tend to be fed corn and soy, which affects the flavor and Omega-3 fatty acid content (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S0160412016300587\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/celery-juice-detox\/\">Celery Juice Detox: Does It Work?<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=3-Day_Detox_To_Lose_Weight\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-31953 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/6-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"3-day detox to lose weight\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/6.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/6-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/6.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/6-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/6.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whole_Grains\"><\/span><b>Whole Grains<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whole grains are unprocessed grains that still have all parts of the kernel: bran, germ and endosperm. White flour is processed to remove even more parts of the grain, which is why it&#8217;s considered a refined grain. It has little nutritional value because many of its components have been removed. On the other hand, whole wheat keeps everything intact and includes nutrients such as fibre, manganese, B vitamins and selenium (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hsph.harvard.edu\/nutritionsource\/what-should-you-eat\/whole-grains\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">33<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whole grains are proven to help with weight loss because they keep you fuller for longer periods of time. Studies show that nutritionally dense foods like whole grains make you feel full faster than low-nutrient foods (like processed foods) (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/27496788\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). That means you won&#8217;t have to worry as much about snacking between meals or late-night cravings.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That&#8217;s not all. Whole grains also contain more fiber than refined grains, which is essential for healthy digestion and stabilizing your blood sugar levels.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some studies suggest that the high fiber content of whole grains can help prevent weight gain. There are lots of other great things about whole grains too: they protect against diseases like heart disease, type 2 diabetes and cancer (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/academic.oup.com\/advances\/article\/3\/5\/697\/4591574\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">26<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some whole grains to include in your weight loss diet include\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whole wheat<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quinoa<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brown rice<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oatmeal<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rye flakes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Popcorn<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=3-Day_Detox_To_Lose_Weight\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-38978 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5313-1024x576.png\" alt=\"3-day detox to lose weight\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5313.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5313-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5313.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5313.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Healthy_Fats\"><\/span><b>Healthy Fats<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One thing is certain; not all fats are created equal when it comes to weight loss. Some fats will help you lose weight and are good for your heart, while others will lead to weight gain and increased cardiovascular disease risk (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5577766\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Because of this, it is best to understand the concept of &#8220;good&#8221; and &#8220;bad&#8221; fats before making dietary decisions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Omega-3_Fatty_Acids\"><\/span><b>Omega-3 Fatty Acids<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The omega-3 fatty acids are considered &#8220;good&#8221; because they provide numerous health benefits. These fatty acids can reduce cholesterol levels, blood pressure, inflammation, and even pain associated with arthritis (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/Omega3FattyAcids-HealthProfessional\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">22<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perhaps most important for those trying to lose weight is their ability to improve insulin sensitivity. This means that cells throughout the body respond better to insulin (i.e., glucose), which allows for easier movement into the cells. This means that your body will not need to produce as much insulin or use as much energy to store the excess glucose in the liver and muscles.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some sources of Omega-3 Fatty acids include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fish (tuna, salmon)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nuts (walnuts, almonds)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seeds (chia seeds, flaxseeds)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Monounsaturated_Fats_MUFAs\"><\/span><b>Monounsaturated Fats (MUFAs)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Monounsaturated fats are also known as &#8220;good&#8221; fats because they may promote weight loss (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/18924536\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). This is because monounsaturated fat consumption can increase satiety, which means that you will be less likely to feel hungry between meals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, monounsaturated fats help the body&#8217;s cells take in blood sugar after a meal; this reduces your levels of insulin, which reduces cravings for sugary foods. The best sources of monounsaturated fat include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Olive oil and olives<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avocados<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nuts (almonds, peanuts)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seeds (flaxseed)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>When it comes to weight loss, progress is made by inches, not miles, so it&#8217;s much harder to track and a lot easier to give up. BetterMe app is your personal trainer, nutritionist and support system all in one. <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=3-Day_Detox_To_Lose_Weight\">Start using our app<\/a> to stay on track and hold yourself accountable!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=3-Day_Detox_To_Lose_Weight\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-31549 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4351-1024x576.png\" alt=\"3-day detox to lose weight\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4351.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4351-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4351.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/Frame-4351.png 1152w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Medium-Chain_Triglycerides_MCTs\"><\/span><b>Medium-Chain Triglycerides (MCTs)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medium-chain triglycerides are also known as &#8220;good&#8221; fats because they may promote weight loss. This may be because MCTs can be used directly by the body for energy, rather than being stored.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One meta-analysis of 13 randomized controlled trials in humans associated MCTs with <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">decreased body weight, waist and hip circumferences, total body fat, total subcutaneous fat, and visceral fat compared with long chain triglycerides (<a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/25636220\/\">9<\/a>). <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0In animals, MCTs have been associated with increased mitochondrial biosynthesis and increased liver fat oxidation (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/journals.lww.com\/acsm-healthfitness\/fulltext\/2020\/01000\/medium_chain_triglycerides_and_health.10.aspx\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best sources of medium-chain triglycerides include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coconut oil<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Goat cheese<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Butter<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fruits_And_Vegetables\"><\/span><b>Fruits And Vegetables\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables has been proven to help with weight loss. In fact, eating five servings or more daily is recommended by the American Heart Association (AHA) (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ahajournals.org\/doi\/10.1161\/CIRCULATIONAHA.120.048996\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are several reasons why your diet should be rich in fruits and vegetables, including a reduced risk of obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, and cardiovascular diseases (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ahajournals.org\/doi\/10.1161\/CIRCULATIONAHA.120.048996\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). When it comes to fruits and vegetables, there is nothing more beautiful than a rainbow! In general, brightly colored fruits and vegetables are packed with nutrients:<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Red_Foods_Tomatoes_Watermelon_Red_Pepper\"><\/span><b>Red Foods: Tomatoes, Watermelon, Red Pepper<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Red foods contain lycopene which has been known to help prevent cancer cells from growing in your body (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3850026\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=3-Day_Detox_To_Lose_Weight\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-29519 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/5-2-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"3-day detox to lose weight\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/5-2.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/5-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/5-2.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/5-2-1636x920.jpg 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/5-2.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Orange_Foods_Oranges_Mangoes_Peaches\"><\/span><b>Orange Foods: Oranges, Mangoes, Peaches\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Orange foods are packed with beta-carotene which is converted into Vitamin A in your body. These foods help build healthy bones, teeth, and eyesight (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/academic.oup.com\/jn\/article\/140\/12\/2268S\/4630678\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">34<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"YellowGreen_Foods_Kiwi_Pineapple_Green_Peppers\"><\/span><b>Yellow\/Green Foods: Kiwi, Pineapple, Green Peppers\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yellow and green foods are rich in carotenoids which are antioxidants that also help provide protection against free radicals. Free radicals can damage cells in your body that can lead to illnesses like cancer or heart disease (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/2072-6643\/6\/2\/466\/htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">25<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"BluePurple_Foods_Eggplant_Purple_Blueberries_Blue\"><\/span><b>Blue\/Purple Foods: Eggplant (Purple), Blueberries (Blue)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Purple and blue fruits contain anthocyanins which may reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases. They also contain resveratrol, a powerful antioxidant that fights off-causing cells (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5613902\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"White_Foods_Garlic_Ginger_Bananas\"><\/span><b>White Foods: Garlic, Ginger, Bananas<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Garlic, ginger and bananas are all good choices for inclusion in weight-loss meals because they contain high amounts of magnesium. Magnesium helps maintain healthy blood pressure levels and plays a key role in energy production (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hindawi.com\/journals\/ije\/2018\/9041694\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">19<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=3-Day_Detox_To_Lose_Weight\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-38863 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5175-1024x576.png\" alt=\"3-day detox to lose weight\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5175.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5175-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5175.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5175.png 1344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_To_Avoid\"><\/span><strong>What To Avoid<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Certain foods should not feature on your clean eating diet plan. They include:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Highly_Processed_Foods\"><\/span><b>Highly Processed Foods<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These foods have been refined, meaning that they contain artificial ingredients and additives. These include any food that is high in sugar as well as those that are labeled &#8220;low-fat&#8221; or &#8220;diet.&#8221;\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Added_Sugar\"><\/span><b>Added Sugar<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sugars can be found naturally in foods like fruits and vegetables, but many of these sugars come with other nutrients such as fiber. Added sugars do not include nutrients and should be limited, especially because they can make you feel hungry very quickly (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC2892765\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fried_Foods\"><\/span><b>Fried Foods<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fried foods such as french fries contain a lot of calories but very few nutrients and little fiber. It is easy to consume a ton of calories before you start to feel full.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=3-Day_Detox_To_Lose_Weight\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-38892 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5519-1024x576.png\" alt=\"3-day detox to lose weight\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5519.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5519-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5519.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5519-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Frame-5519.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Alcohol\"><\/span><b>Alcohol<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alcohol is not only high in calories but it also slows down the rate at which your body metabolizes food (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3484320\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). This means that instead of burning those calories immediately after drinking alcohol, your body will store those calories as fat!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Exercise_For_Weight_Loss\"><\/span><strong>Exercise For Weight Loss<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aside from eating nutritious whole foods, exercise can boost your weight loss efforts (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/healthyweight\/physical_activity\/index.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">23<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Here are some tips for becoming more physically active:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Walk instead of driving to nearby destinations<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Join a local sports team or take up yoga, dance, Pilates, etc.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get up from the computer every hour and just walk around a bit<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take a short 30-minute walk at lunchtime three times per week<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><strong>The Bottom Line<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A 3-day detox is not the answer for weight loss. It&#8217;s a restrictive diet that often results in losing water weight only. Once you resume eating normal meals, you&#8217;re likely to regain all the lost weight. Instead of going on a detox, adopt clean eating practices. Together with exercise, this is the only way to shed those pounds for good.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/first-page-generated?flow=2228&#038;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=3-Day_Detox_To_Lose_Weight\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Gif_Blue-1.gif\" alt=\"BetterMe\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"DISCLAIMER\"><\/span><b>DISCLAIMER:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This article is intended for general informational purposes only and does not address individual circumstances. It is not a substitute for professional advice or help and should not be relied on to make decisions of any kind. Any action you take upon the information presented in this article is strictly at your own risk and responsibility!<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SOURCES\"><\/span><b>SOURCES:<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5577766\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A healthy approach to dietary fats: understanding the science and taking action to reduce consumer confusion<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2017, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3484320\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ALCOHOL METABOLISM<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2020, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5613902\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anthocyanidins and anthocyanins: colored pigments as food, pharmaceutical ingredients, and the potential health benefits<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2017, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3850026\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An Update on the Health Effects of Tomato Lycopene<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2020, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.intechopen.com\/chapters\/52207\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Review of Cyanogenic Glycosides in Edible Plants<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2016, intechopen.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/171116\/nutrients\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chicken, ground, raw<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2019, fdc.nal.usda.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5378048\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cilia and Mucociliary Clearance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2017, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tandfonline.com\/doi\/full\/10.1080\/23311932.2016.1142818\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conventional and organic foods: A comparison focused on animal products<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2015, tandfonline.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/25636220\/\">Effects of medium-chain triglycerides on weight loss and body composition: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials<\/a> (2015, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/27496788\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Effects on satiation, satiety and food intake of wholegrain and refined grain pasta<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2016, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S0160412016300587\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Environmental health impacts of feeding crops to farmed fish<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2016, sciencedirect.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/175176\/nutrients\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fish, tilapia, raw<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2019, fdc.nal.usda.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ahajournals.org\/doi\/10.1161\/01.cir.0000038493.65177.94\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fish Consumption, Fish Oil, Omega-3 Fatty Acids, and Cardiovascular Disease<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2002, ahajournals.org)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ahajournals.org\/doi\/10.1161\/CIRCULATIONAHA.120.048996\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fruit and Vegetable Intake and Mortality | Circulation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2021, ahajournals.org)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC2892765\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gain weight by \u201cgoing diet?\u201d Artificial sweeteners and the neurobiology of sugar cravings<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2010, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK279255\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How does skin work?<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2009, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK279364\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How does the immune system work?<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2020, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/18924536\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is there a role for monounsaturated fat in the dietary management of obesity?<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2003, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hindawi.com\/journals\/ije\/2018\/9041694\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Magnesium and Human Health: Perspectives and Research Directions<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2018, hindawi.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/journals.lww.com\/acsm-healthfitness\/fulltext\/2020\/01000\/medium_chain_triglycerides_and_health.10.aspx\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medium-Chain Triglycerides and Health : ACSM&#8217;s Health &amp; Fitness Journal<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2020, journals.lww.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/topics\/engineering\/metabolic-waste-product\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Metabolic Waste Product &#8211; an overview<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (n.d., sciencedirect.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ods.od.nih.gov\/factsheets\/Omega3FattyAcids-HealthProfessional\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Omega-3 Fatty Acids &#8211; Health Professional Fact Sheet<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2021, ods.od.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/healthyweight\/physical_activity\/index.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physical Activity for a Healthy Weight<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2020, cdc.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK535438\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physiology, Liver &#8211; StatPearls &#8211; NCBI Bookshelf<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2021, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/2072-6643\/6\/2\/466\/htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Potential Role of Carotenoids as Antioxidants in Human Health and Disease<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2014, mdpi.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/academic.oup.com\/advances\/article\/3\/5\/697\/4591574\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Role of Whole Grains in Body Weight Regulation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2012, academic.oup.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nutritionj.biomedcentral.com\/articles\/10.1186\/s12937-016-0186-5\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The importance of antioxidants which play the role in cellular response against oxidative\/nitrosative stress: current state &#8211; Nutrition Journal<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2016, nutritionj.biomedcentral.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/academic.oup.com\/ajcn\/article\/101\/6\/1320S\/4564492\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The role of protein in weight loss and maintenance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2015, academic.oup.com)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.frontiersin.org\/articles\/10.3389\/fimmu.2019.02345\/full\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Roles of Peyer&#8217;s Patches and Microfold Cells in the Gut Immune System: Relevance to Autoimmune Diseases<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2019, frontiersin.org)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK234183\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Toxicologic Issues &#8211; Monitoring Human Tissues for Toxic Substances.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (1991, ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fdc.nal.usda.gov\/fdc-app.html#\/food-details\/171480\/nutrients\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Turkey, whole, meat only, raw<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2019, fdc.nal.usda.gov)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/healthy-lifestyle\/nutrition-and-healthy-eating\/in-depth\/what-does-it-mean-to-eat-clean\/art-20270125\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What does it mean to eat clean?<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (2020, mayoclinic.org)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hsph.harvard.edu\/nutritionsource\/what-should-you-eat\/whole-grains\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whole Grains | The Nutrition Source | Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (n.d., hsph.harvard.edu)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/academic.oup.com\/jn\/article\/140\/12\/2268S\/4630678\">\u03b2-Carotene Is an Important Vitamin A Source for Humans<\/a> (2010, academic.oup.com)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8220;Try this 3-day detox to lose weight fast!&#8221; &#8211; Such quick fixes are quite common to see, and when you&#8217;re looking to trim a few pounds ahead of a special occasion you might be tempted to try them. 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