7 Steps to a Healthy Detox Diet

Feeling sluggish at the end of a long winter? You're not the only one—which is why programs promoting cleansing and detox diet plans do so well this time of year. But you don't have to do anything crazy to reboot your health. Lighten up with these 7 healthy—and easy!—things you can do to improve your digestion, energy and overall wellness.

1. Start The Morning with a Glass of Lemon Water

“Freshly squeezed lemon juice in water can help flush the liver of accumulated toxins and reduce congestion in the gallbladder,” says nutritionist Julie Daniluk, co-host of the TV show Healthy Gourmet. Not only are you hydrating after a long night’s rest, you’re aiding proper organ function, too. “A healthy liver and gallbladder is key to the digestion of fats,” she explains.