Myths and Facts About Fasting and Detox
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Question 1/10
Detox diets can be addicting.
- True
- False
Question 2/10
If you do a detox diet often, you may:
- Slow down your metabolism
- Speed up your metabolism
- Help your kidneys work better
Question 3/10
A toxin is a harmful substance that comes from:
- Your body
- The environment
- Both of the above
Question 4/10
People have detoxed since:
- The early 2000s
- Ancient times
- The 1970s
Question 5/10
Detox diets help you shed fat.
- True
- False
Question 6/10
Intermittent fasting means:
- No food for days at a time
- Fewer calories over a few days
- Skipping every other meal
Question 7/10
When you do a “colon cleanse,” you:
- Drink gallons of water
- Put water through your colon with a tube
- Eat only high-fiber foods
Question 8/10
According to studies, colon cleansing helps your body get rid of what percentage of toxins?
- 25%
- 50%
- 0%
Question 9/10
When you do a juice cleanse, you:
- Drink juice before you eat
- Take special pills with juice
- Only drink juice from fruit or veggies
Question 10/10
If you give up alcohol for a month, you can get rid of toxins in your liver.
- True
- False