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Heather Ritter
Nutritionist/Dietitian, RDN, LD
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Heather is passionate about working collaboratively with her clients to help them heal their relationship with their body and food. She works with clients to facilitate changes that will improve overall quality of life. She believes that food and nutrition should not only support someone’s physical health, but their social, emotional, and mental health as well. Her own experiences have fueled her particular interest in intuitive eating, disordered eating and HAES aligned care. She loves working alongside clients to find creative ways to make food both nourishing and enjoyable.
Heather is passionate about working collaboratively with her clients to help them heal their relationship with their body and food. She works with clients to facilitate changes that will improve overall quality of life. She believes that food and nutrition should not only support someone’s physical health, but their social, emotional, and mental health as well. Her own experiences have fueled her particular interest in intuitive eating, disordered eating and HAES aligned care. She loves working alongside clients to find creative ways to make food both nourishing and enjoyable.
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Detox diet Nutritionists and Dietitians
What is a detox diet?
A detox diet is a restrictive eating program designed to eliminate perceived "toxins" from the body and promote overall health and weight loss. Typically, it involves fasting or consuming a highly specific diet, such as only drinking juices or eating limited types of foods, for a set period. Although there are various forms of detox diets, they generally aim to cleanse the body and improve wellbeing. However, it is important to note that the scientific evidence supporting the efficacy of such diets and the idea of "toxin" elimination via dieting is very limited.

Are detox diets effective?
While there are some studies that suggest that detox diets can have positive health results, such as weight loss, improved insulin regulation, and reduced blood pressure, there are many other indications that detox diets are not effective in the long term. Often, the extreme nature of detox diets leads to initial weight loss, but that weight is often regained upon resumption of a regular diet. Therefore, while detox diets may provide some short-term success, longer-term sustainable lifestyle changes are usually emphasized by nutrition experts as a more effective mode of weight loss and health improvement.

Why do people go on a detox diet?
People often go on a detox diet primarily for weight loss and to eliminate perceived "toxins" from the body. Many believe that reducing these toxins can enhance overall health, support organ function, and boost immune system performance. Detox diets are also popular among those who have not achieved their health goals with other, less restrictive diets. The extreme nature of detox diets can be appealing to individuals seeking quick results or a dramatic change in their health routine.