Spring's arrival this week means that the farmers market is getting a brand-new makeover in the form of produce. While fresh veggies are the cornerstone to any clean diet, there are a few Spring foods with the added benefit of having natural detoxing properties. Besides being an antioxidant powerhouse, asparagus provides digestive support to the body. Like chicory root, asparagus contains Read more

Whether you're starting out on a new healthy routine or always recovering after an indulgent weekend, detoxing by eating clean and nutritious foods will help you feel less bloated and more energized. It's not all about the food, however; what you drink will also help you feel your best. Here are three detox drinks you should add to your daily routine. Green tea: Green tea is high in Read more

We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Health.com here on our site. Cleanses have become a "celeb trend", but are they really safe? By Health.com NO: It's risky — and you don't need it. Glenn Braunstein, MD, professor and chairman, department of medicine, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles Our bodies have built-in detoxifiers. The liver, the kidneys, and the Read more

FitSugar reader amusebouche tried the GOOP detox and Clean Program and shared her experience in the Get Fit For 2011 community group. I've never been one for detoxes, cleanses, or fasts. As everyone says — including FitSugar! — your body is naturally wired to detoxify itself. But in the new year, I'd been feeling like nothing but an old lady: sluggish, tired, ridden with problems from Read more

Celebrity nutritionist Kimberly Snyder, who works with Drew Barrymore and Olivia Wilde, among others, just wrote a book called The Beauty Detox Solution. In it, she advocates a holistic approach to beauty that focuses on diet and wellness rather than simply skin care. So if you're curious about what foods Snyder says can wreck your skin, and which ones can help it, just keep reading. Read more

Going on a juice cleanse, or drinking nothing but pressed juices extracted from fruits and vegetables, has been all the rage lately. The idea sounds like a good one — combat the effects of a wild night out or a life of indulgent eating with a few days or weeks of "detox" to rid your body of lurking toxins. Backed by celebrities and celebrity doctors alike, it's no wonder that drinking your Read more

Dear Fit, It's the beginning of June, and already I've been overdoing it with eating crap. Between all the BBQs, Summer parties, and sitting at outdoor cafes, I've been downing so much meat, alcohol, fat, and sugar. I feel so disgusting, not to mention, my clothes don't fit as well. Since an abundance of fresh produce is in season, I was thinking of doing a week-long whole foods cleanse. I Read more