There is a misconception that detox is a good way to lose weight, thus, it will lead an individual to health and wellness. This is primarily due to misinformation about the benefits or effects of detoxification on the body. Detoxification is the body’s way of eliminating it with toxins coming from foods people eat, population, cigarette smoke, and lifestyle choices, among others. Although the body has a natural way of eliminating wastes from the body, the process of detoxifying makes it easier and faster, with a side effect of losing excess body weight. Martha’s Vineyard Diet Detox Program is a good way to begin an individual’s journey to a healthier lifestyle.
The Martha’s Vineyard detox program promises an individual will lose 21 pounds in 21 days if the person follows it to the dot. According to Roni DeLuz, a registered nurse and naturopathy doctor and who is a co-author of the 21 Pounds in 21 Days detox book, the plan makes individuals “drink liquid every 2 hours, take supplements that have a laxative effect, and do enemas” (Redfearn). It works on three principles, namely, rest, reduce, and rebuild. Rest is for the digestive system’s break from not masticating huge chunks of food as only liquid is digested in the stomach. As a result, the digestive system does not work out too much. Reduce pertains to the weight loss aspect of the program considering that the person is on a liquid diet for 21 days. Finally, because toxins have been eliminated from the body, then it is better prepared to rebuild cells after the 21-day detox plan (Redfearn).
The program does not contain any secret dietary ingredient or formula because everything is just based on organic fruits and vegetables, tea, or water (Metcalf). The main form of advertisement is through word of mouth and blogs, but not on any leading magazines or any sports magazines. Additionally, no popular personalities have endorsed the program as of yet, but customer testimonials on Amazon and other websites can be found on the Internet. Most of the comments say they recommend the use of the program and that they have achieved their desired outcomes. For instance, Susana Nixon-Bulley says the book is the “best detailed book and diet” (Amazon) she has ever read.
When it comes to the discussion of nutrients contained in the detox drinks, DeLuz does not exaggerate on the claims about the various fruits and vegetables, but just simply endorses that through the mixture of the various fruit and vegetable juices, detoxification begins in the body. Even the claims of losing weight are not overstatements because it is really possible to lose weight when the body only takes in liquid. In terms of the integrity of scientific or medical establishments, none of the websites or blogs that talk about Martha’s Vineyard Detox Diet attempted to smear scientific beliefs about detox diet. For one, there is not much information that can be found on the Internet that says detox diets are bad or just fads, thus, this is probably one field of study that can be further reviewed by the scientific community.
DeLuz, being the creator of the diet, also sells powdered versions of the supplements, however, individuals who want to try the diet can actually prepare the concoctions themselves using fruits and vegetables as specified in the diet. In terms of expenses, it may be a bit pricey because organically-grown fruits and vegetables must be used instead of the ones that can just be bought in supermarkets. Additionally, the other product that needs to be bought is the book that details the program and gives information about the whole program.
In general, detox diets are not new. There have been many other detox diets in the past, but not many people have tried it as it is just now that these diet programs are becoming more popular as people begin to change their lifestyle to a healthier one. As for Martha’s Vineyard Detox Diet, the claims of losing weight is not too good to be true because there have been several users who have tried the program and swear by its effectivity.
Works Cited
Amazon.com. “21 Pounds in 21 Days: The Martha’s Vineyard Diet Detox Customer Reviews.” 2014. Web. 15 January 2017. <https://www.amazon.com/21-Pounds-Days-Marthas-Vineyard/product-reviews/0061176176>.
Metcalf, Eric. “The Martha’s vineyard Diet Detox.” N.d. Web. 15 January 2017. <http://www.everydayhealth.com/diet-nutrition/marthas-vineyard-detox-diet.aspx>.
Redfearn, Suz. “Lose 21 Pounds in 21 Days: The Martha’s Vineyard Diet Detox.” N.d. Web. 15 January 2017. <http://www.webmd.com/diet/a-z/marthas-vineyard-diet>.
