There are foods that are well known and widely used, yet harmful to our bodies, such as refined oils, white sugar, and white flour.
To maintain good health, the first step is to eliminate industrial foods and refined products, particularly cakes, sweets, and pastries. Also to be eliminated are white bread, along with sandwiches, refined or hydrogenated oils, and ready-made meals.
Indeed, all of this causes problems for our skin, which can show up as eczema, for example. But beyond that, these products can also be a source of diabetes, high cholesterol, anxiety, stress, or chronic fatigue.
So how can we flush out these toxins that come from this white sugar, this white flour, or these oils ?
Detoxing is the key to purifying your body. Priority should be given to living foods such as fruits and vegetables. Vegetables should be eaten raw or steamed, while fruits are best eaten always raw. These healthy foods allow our liver and pancreas to rest.
Why do we talk about living foods ? Because living foods provide the body with vitamins, mineral salts, trace elements, enzymes, and antioxidants : everything essential for it to function well. Moreover, living foods are foods that are raw or, at most, cooked at 40 degrees.
What the science says: coffee, tea, and sugar, detox and cleansing
What the published research says about the remedies mentioned above, for context — the studies address material causes, while healing belongs to Allah.
Coffee, tea, and sugar
An umbrella review in the BMJ concludes that moderate coffee consumption (3-4 cups) is generally associated with favorable effects, except during pregnancy (BMJ, 2017) (Annu Rev Nutr, 2017) ; conversely, sugary drinks clearly increase the risk of diabetes and metabolic syndrome (Diabetes Care, 2010). Precaution: coffee and tea block iron absorption — keep them away from iron-rich meals; avoid caffeine after 3 p.m. if you have sleep issues.
Detox and cleansing
The body "detoxifies" itself through the liver, kidneys, intestines, skin, and lungs: supporting these organs comes through fiber (Am J Clin Nutr, 2022), hydration, fasting (BMJ, 2025), liver-supporting plants such as milk thistle (World J Gastroenterol, 2017), and physical activity. Aggressive "cleanses" have no demonstrated benefit and carry risks (Am J Gastroenterol, 2009). Precaution: no purges or enemas without medical advice, and no detox course during pregnancy; heavy-metal "chelators" should only be used under prescription.
