When someone says detox, do you immediately think of a whole bunch of smoothies hijacking your meals? But what if we told you that detoxing doesn't mean going on a crash diet?

Our bodies are extremely efficient at getting rid of nasty toxins. Organs like the liver and kidneys are brilliant detoxifiers but even they can get stretched to their limits with all the not-so-nice things we put our body through. So a detox is actually a simple way to get all your working parts running smoothly again.

The good news? It doesn't have to be a full cleanse where you dramatically cut your food intake to lose a whole lot of weight. Detoxing can be as easy as drinking enough H2O to keep digestion in check and eating foods that help filter gunk out of your gut. A detox just involves the resetting of some food choices and making a few simple changes to your lifestyle to help amp up the detoxification process and improve your overall health.

And while a detox might help you lose a little weight, that's not the only reason you should give it a try. A detox helps your body's vital organs rest and recover, support and increase liver function, and give you a “boost” of important micronutrients. They have also been proven to reduce headaches, anxiety, depression and joint pain.

For some easy, doable detoxing tips to see you through a healthy summer (without dieting), read on.