Marcy seemed skeptical about fasting until I told her that I myself have been using this kind of detox diet for the past year and a half - but only as part of an eating plan that includes a daily dose of Liver-Loving and Colon-Caring Foods. In fact, I explained, I use one-day detox diets periodically to rid myself of the ‘travel bloat’ and toxic feeling I get from being on aeroplanes all the time.

‘Think of this one day detox diet as a purification for your body, mind and spirit,’ I told her. ‘But you’re absolutely right - you can’t just stop eating. You have to follow the protocol.’

Marcy still seemed uncertain about why, under some circumstances, a one-day fast could be a supremely healthy choice, while under other circumstances, it posed real dangers to your health, metabolism and weight-loss goals. I explained that the secret lies in understanding how your liver and colon work, so you can give them proper support.

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