Book excerpt: Dr. Elson Haas has helped thousands recover from chemical dependency through what he calls the missing link in the American diet: detoxification. His tried-and-true program set forth in THE DETOX DIET shows how to cleanse your body of sugar, nicotine, alcohol, caffeine, and other harmful toxins for improved health, energy, and well-being. For those who have experienced the diet'­s benefits and would like to make detoxification a lifestyle choice, THE NEW DETOX DIET presents a comprehensive plan for lifelong vitality. Dr. Haas has teamed up with nutritionist Daniella Chace to provide 50 all-new recipes and menu plans to nourish your body and help you detoxify with minimal side effects. THE NEW DETOX DIET includes tasty, nutritious recipes like Baked Apples, Smoked Wild Salmon Salad, and Mango Salsa. Dr. Haas and Ms. Chace also share case studies and personal stories of triumph over toxic substances. Even after years of a damaging lifestyle or bad eating habits, you can break the cycle of addiction and achieve greater vitality and improved overall well-being. An expanded edition of the best-selling THE DETOX DIET, featuring 50 new recipes and menu plans not available in previous editions, written for those who would like to make detoxification a lifestyle choice. Each chapter ends with a summary of the most important rules for detoxification from each substance. THE DETOX DIET has sold more then 100,000 copies.