A detox week: which foods should you focus on?
Written on October 14, 2025, by Pauline de Santarome
Why do a detox? 🍋
Detoxing helps toeliminate toxins, i.e., waste products that have accumulated in our bodies. Toxins often accumulate as a result of unhealthy lifestyle choices, but also because of our external environment (pollution, etc.).
By consuming too many processed foods, for example, which are rich in preservatives and industrial fats, we accumulate more toxins than the body can naturally eliminate.
Similarly, regular and excessive consumption of tobacco and alcohol also causes toxins to build up in the body.
Our emunctory organs (skin, lungs, liver, intestines, kidneys) are overworked and can no longer perform their functions properly.
An excess of toxins can lead to unwanted weight gain, stomach aches, fatigue, dull skin, and brittle hair.
That's why a detox treatment can be an interesting solution for cleansing the body.
The definition of a detox diet varies slightly from one specialist to another, but the principle remains broadly the same: it involves eating only plant-based foods for a limited period (usually one week), avoiding processed foods, alcohol, and tobacco, and focusing on healthy eating.
Dietary supplements such as Santarome Bio's detox gummieswill help youmaximize the effects of the treatment.
Here are some examples of foods to help you plan your detox regimen.
The different forms of detox
There are several types of dietary detoxes that aim to eliminate toxins from the body and promote better health. These include:
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Intermittent fasting: this form of dietary detox involves alternating periods of fasting with periods of food consumption. A common method is 16/8 intermittent fasting, where you fast for 16 hours and eat during an 8-hour period, often skipping breakfast. You can also fast for 24 hours once or twice a week, or alternate between days of fasting and days of normal food consumption.
- The liquid detox diet: this method involves consuming only liquids, such as fruit and vegetable juices, broths, and soups, for a given period of time.
- Vegan or raw food diets: these diets focus on eating raw vegetables and fruits, as well as nuts, seeds, and legumes. They generally exclude animal products and processed foods.
- Gluten-free or dairy-free diets: These diets can help some people reduce inflammation and digestive problems.
Although detox diets can have health benefits, calorie restriction can lead to rapid weight loss, fatigue, irritability, and nutritional deficiencies in the long term. It is therefore important to follow these diets with caution and under the guidance of a healthcare professional to avoid any adverse effects.
How can you manage the side effects of detox, such as fatigue or headaches?
Stay hydrated to avoid fatigue or headaches.
Take time to rest,
Eat enough nutritious food to provide your body with the energy it needs.
Avoid processed foods high in fat and refined sugar, which can worsen unpleasant symptoms.
Avoid toxic substances such as caffeine, alcohol, and nicotine, which can disrupt the detox process.
Exercise regularly to improve blood circulation, stimulate the lymphatic system, and help eliminate toxins.
Contraindications to detoxification
It should be noted that detox diets are not suitable for everyone! Only people in good health can consider undergoing a detox program. Detox programs are strongly discouraged for people suffering from anorexia, diabetes, autoimmune diseases, and for pregnant or breastfeeding women.
If you have any doubts about your ability to undergo a detox program, consult a healthcare professional before following any of these diets. It is also important to ensure that your diet provides all the nutrients necessary to support good health.
In summary, a detox week can help eliminate toxins, improve digestion, reduce stress, and boost energy levels.
Some easy detox recipes to nourish your body healthily and boost your energy 🍲
Celery, apple, and carrot soup
Lentil soup with tofu
Kale and spinach soup
Energizing salad with beets, pomegranate, and carrots
Seafood broth
Steamed cod with soy sauce
Vegetable broth with rice noodles
Pasta with olive cream sauce
Green tea, an antioxidant for your detox regimen 🍵
The perfect slimming ally, green tea is a powerful antioxidant that naturally flushes out pollutants and toxins. It contains a high dose of catechins. These antioxidants, which belong to the flavonoid family, promote natural detoxification.
Citrus fruits, rich in vitamin C 🍊
Not a fan of green tea in the morning? Lemon juice in a cup of hot water or a glass of water can also help you start your day off right. Citrus fruits, rich in vitamin C, are powerful cleansers that gently cleanse the body. Their diuretic properties have been recognized for centuries.
Kale, ideal in a salad for lunch 🍱
Rich in vitamins and minerals, kale also contains powerful antioxidants. In addition, this vegetable with multiple benefits aids digestive system function.
Delicious in salads, it pairs perfectly with artichokes, another excellent food for detox diets: it helps eliminate bile and toxins.
If possible, we recommend that you do not add dressing to your salad.
With fruit for dessert, you have a delicious, typical detox meal!
Water: simple and effective 💧
Don't forget to hydrate regularly to promote drainage in your body and improve the elimination of toxins. Drinking plenty of water stimulates the kidneys, the emunctory organs that purify the body by removing toxins through urine. It is therefore recommended that you drink at least 1.5 liters of water per day throughout the duration of the treatment.
Red fruits 🍓
Fall in love with redcurrants, blueberries, blackcurrants, and cranberries! Red berries are indeed unrivaled detox allies.
Rich in polyphenols, nutrients with powerful antioxidant properties, red berries are highly effective in thoroughly cleansing your body. Enjoy them fresh or in a smoothie for a perfectly successful detox.
How can the various foods recommended for detoxification be incorporated into a balanced diet in the long term?
Foods recommended for detoxification are often whole foods rich in nutrients, such as fruits and vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, herbs, and spices. Although these foods are often recommended as part of a detox regimen, they can also be incorporated into a balanced diet over the long term.
Vary your diet by including a variety of fruits and vegetables of different colors and flavors, which offer a range of nutrients that are beneficial to your health. Fruits and vegetables can be eaten raw, grilled, or steamed, in salads, soups, smoothies, or as a side dish to your favorite meals.
Whole grains, such as brown rice, quinoa, and oats, can also be incorporated into your diet. They are rich in fiber and nutrients, and can be used in salads, soups, rice dishes, or as a side dish.
Lean proteins, such as chicken, fish, tofu, and legumes, are also important in a balanced diet. They provide essential amino acids and can be prepared in a variety of ways, depending on your dietary preferences.
Herbs such as basil, mint, and rosemary, as well as spices such as turmeric, cinnamon, and cumin, may also have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
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