Post-Festive Detox Myths: Have You Fallen For These Common Mix-Ups?

word ‘detox’ is commonly buzzing se days after Diwali and Halloween festivities, followed by Govardhan Puja, Bhai Dooj, Kali Puja and Chhath Puja. However, most people are fascinated by common myths surrounding detox process, which is widespre ways and overshow realities of detox process.

Myth: Enhanced body movement after festivities will negatively impact body

Reality: Engaging in regular physical activity, combined with a healthy diet, good sleep, and stress-reducing practices like meditation or yoga for 15-20 minutes a day, can support weight manment and help prevent or health issues.

Myth: Lack of protein-rich, fibre-rich food is crucial for detoxification

Reality: Including protein-rich foods such as dairy products, eggs, chicken, or fish in moderation, along with fiber-rich foods like green vegetables, leafy greens, millets (e.g., oats, daliya, ragi), nuts and seeds (e.g., flax seeds, chia seeds), as well as roasted makhanas, helps maintain good health after festivities.

Myth: Complete fasting will detoxify body after festivities.

Reality: Complete fasting can le to weakness, fatigue, low energy, indigestion, dehydration, and increased nutrient deficiencies.

Myth: Detoxing with liquid drinks will improve digestion

Reality: Inste of relying solely on liquid detoxes, focus on a balanced diet. Avoid excessive sugary bevers and refined flour (Maida). Incorporate healthy detox drinks such as cumin seed water, ajwain seed water, cinnamon water, and lukewarm flax seed or chia seed water after brushing in morning or 30-45 minutes after lunch.