The dairy industry lobby group Dairy Australia is warning against resorting to detox diets to shed extra Christmas kilograms.

Dairy Australia said the latest detox diets promised instant weight loss and much more but, according to Choice magazine, there was no scientific evidence to support such claims.

Dairy Australia dietician Maree Garside said there was simply no need to get caught in detoxing.

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"To lose weight, exercise more, eat less and select a healthy, balanced diet consisting of foods from the main food groups including three daily serves of dairy," Ms Garside said in a statement.