Detoxes, cleanses and fasts: What you should know
Detoxes, cleanses and fasts may sound like appealing ways to quickly shed unwanted pounds.
But how do they differ from one another? And can you do them long-term?
We went to wellness dietitian Lindsey Wohlford for answers to these questions and more. Here’s what she wants you to know about cleanses, detoxes and fasts.
What is the difference between a cleanse, a detox and a fast?There are no scientific definitions...
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