A mono-diet means consuming just one type of food—and nothing else—for a set period, from a single meal to an entire weekend. You'll eat it at every meal, including snacks, from breakfast to dinner. Keep it enjoyable by varying spices and cooking methods. Stick to seasonal, healthy options like potatoes or rice in winter, and non-acidic fruits in summer (skip red fruits).
Eating only one food rests your digestive system, promoting detoxification: your liver drains toxins, immunity strengthens, and you'll feel bursting with energy. Bonus: you may drop a kilo (just don't binge on granola afterward).
For a weekend at most, no—your body taps nutrient reserves. Avoid if you're ill, recovering, or have eating disorders.
Insights from Astrig Heratchian, naturopath, slimming coach, and author of ABC of Naturopathy (Ed. Grancher).
