These Food Myths Make You Gain Weight

CLEANSES HELP RID YOUR BODY OF TOXINS THAT CAUSE WEIGHT GAIN

If you’re looking to cleanse, instead of drinking nothing but juices—which are almost always high in sugar and devoid of fiber—focus on loading your body with fresh produce and lean protein. ‘We don’t need juice cleanses to get rid of toxins; our bodies do that for us automatically,’ says Dr. Youdim.

‘Worse yet, prolonged cleansing actually hampers weight loss because it results in loss of muscle mass which adversely affects metabolism.’ Don’t be fooled by the short-term benefits, you will pay for them in the long-term.