No tea, coffee or outside food: Indian woman living in Dubai reveals what she ate for 7 days at a Bengaluru detox retreat. ‘This food isn’t made to be tasty. It’s made to heal.’

Our modern diets are often overloaded with processed foods, caffeine, and constant snacking, leaving our digestive systems exhausted and inflamed. That is why a periodic food detox is essential—it resets your gut, flushes out built-up toxins, and restores your body's natural energy balance. Food detoxing isn't about restrictive dieting; it's about giving your organs a long-overdue break so true healing can begin. Highlighting this transformative shift, Dubai-based digital creator Reema Mahajan recently shared an Instagram video detailing her 7-day Bengaluru retreat experience, where she ate strictly sattvic food.

For the unversed, sattvic food is known to be a pure, plant-based diet that promotes balance and mental clarity. It typically comprises fruits, vegetables and whole grains, which are usually digestible, minimally processed and natural.

Inside Bangalore’s detox retreat menu

As per Reema Mahajan, hot beverages like tea and coffee are strictly banned inside the naturopathy retreat — Jindal Nature Cure Institute (JNI). In fact, the facility does not even allow outside or restaurant food. The authorities even check your bag from the moment you enter the retreat, ensuring you follow all the rules, revealed Reema.


Elaborating on the lesser-known menu, Reema revealed that she was served 4 different types of fresh juices every day, including okra (bhindi), pumpkin, ash gourd and herbal juice. Although Reema was initially hesitant to drink them on Day 1, she actually wanted to have them by Day 4, indicating the effect of gradual adaptation.

Tips to follow in a detox retreat

Besides these natural beverages, Reema also relished fresh seasonal fruits, boiled veggies, dates, sprouts, tender coconut water, and 3 simple, oil-free sattvic meals. The dishes were non-fried and had zero sugar, maida or caffeine. Even biscuits were not allowed inside. But according to Reema, it was a philosophy that, ‘This food is not made to be tasty. It’s made to heal.’

In conclusion, the Indian expat had 3 tips for people wishing to visit such a detox centre. She strictly recommended not to pack any food, as it would be immediately confiscated at the reception and especially because you would not need it. She advised drinking the 4 beverages, calling them an amazing gut reset formula.

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Finally, Reema urged everyone to inform the doctor if they are dealing with any medical issues like diabetes, PCOS or acidity. Reason? The staff at JNI would then customise the meals and beverages accordingly.