Although it seems like it is a new breakthrough in dieting and healthy living, the truth is that people have been cleansing there bodies from the toxins within them for a long time. Detoxification, in its simplest form, is the removal of environmental and dietary toxins or those harmful substances that we either breathe in or eat. A detox diet aims to get rid of food-related toxins, like those found in alcohol, sugars and some fats, which have been linked to a whole gamut of problems: exhaustion, digestive ailments and depression and several cultures have celebrated the detox diet over the centuries for the health benefits that emerge from simply reducing or eliminating harmful foods and introducing a toxin-fighting diet rich in fiber, fresh fruits and vegetables.