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17 Dec, 2024

Detoxifying the word ‘detox’

When it comes to the word ‘detox’, there are many misconceptions.  The word itself has often been hijacked by the promise of quick fixes and fad-driven commercial ventures including products that promise to rid the body of all toxins. The term has become synonymous with notions of deprivation, restriction and unsustainable solutions. At Detox Kitchen, we aim to revolutionise this narrative.

Health

The truth is that no external product or overnight remedy can outperform the intricate (and very sophisticated) detoxification processes of the  human body. Vital organs such as the liver, gut and skin work tirelessly to keep us in prime condition. But with increased pollution, frenetic lifestyles and diets high in processed foods, it has become even more important to be mindful of what we are putting into our bodies, and to give them a break from the things that can cause unnecessary stress.

Our ethos at Detox Kitchen is to align with the natural process of detoxification, by focusing not on elimination but on nourishment, through foods that support the body, rather than work against it.

On the whole, women navigate more complex relationships with their bodies throughout the course of their lifetime, compounded by multifaceted changes, experienced throughout various life phases, from the flux of the menstrual cycle to the transformative stages of pregnancy and menopause. These bodily transitions can lead women to form complicated connections to our bodies that change overtime. Often, these changes can induce low mood, stress, irritability, and heightened anxiety, exacerbated by societal expectations to look and feel a certain way.

These fluctuations can trigger cycles of restrictive eating or habitual consumption of foods that don't nourish the body or mind. This is why at Detox Kitchen, we place emphasis on a more holistic approach to nutrition that incorporates whole food ingredients, balanced macronutrients, and portions designed to provide complete nourishment and sustained energy levels. Whilst doing so, we ensure that every bite is not only nutritious but also a source of enjoyment, fostering and nurturing a positive relationship with food.

By acknowledging the complexities women face due to changes in body, and societal pressures, and understanding the truth that no overnight product can rid the body of all its toxins, our focus remains on providing delicious sustenance, not only for the body, but also for the mind. To support, uplift and empower women through every phase of their journey.

Our 20-day Ultimate Reset gives you the chance to experience just that. Our 20-day plan provides the commitment to experiencing real benefits and long term change, giving you the true mind and body transformation that you have been searching for. 

What you will receive with the Ultimate Reset

  • 20 days (4 weeks) of a meal plan offering 
  • 4 options
  • 2 calorie brackets per option
  • 3 x meals per day 
  • 2 x snacks, 1 x organic, cold-pressed juice and 1 x health shot
  • A bundle of premium wellness gifts, representing the 4 pillars of nutrition, movement mind and sleep worth £430
  • A bespoke wellness guide
  • A transitional offer for their next plan

HOW IT BEGAN

Twelve years ago, Lily was running her own catering company when a friend, who was feeling exhausted and run down after having a baby, asked her if she could deliver some healthy food to her door. Within weeks her friend felt more energised, clear headed and happier and from there Detox Kitchen was born. Lily and her small team started developing healthy meals, built a website and delivered them in a little smart car to addresses throughout London.

From those early days Detox Kitchen’s mission was sealed, Lily wanted everyone to feel what her friend had, that food can transform the way you feel. Today, a business that started in Lily’s kitchen has grown into one of the most successful healthy food brands in the UK.

“Until I started Detox Kitchen, I hadn’t truly understood how broken our food chain was. As a child my mum and dad had always cooked from scratch using lots of fresh vegetables, herbs and spices. I thought everyone ate like that, but with the rise of convenience has come this unprecedented demand for processed food. It’s certainly challenging getting fresh, prepared meals to people’s homes daily, it’s far easier to create processed meals using long shelf-life ingredients. But that means that we are over consuming sugar, wheat, dairy, as well as a whole host of chemicals, and the long-term effect of this is having a devastating effect on our physical and mental health. Together, my team, we are dedicated to showing consumers you can have both, you can have nutritious, tasty food that is convenient and comforting.

We won’t stop until everyone can enjoy the benefits that eating fresh, healthy, delicious food brings.”