DIET : JUICE CLEANSE

What is JUICE CLEANSE?
Ans. In this detox diet, a person consumes only juices of fruits and vegetables and refrains from eating anything solid. You don't even consume the pulp of the fruit or vegetable. Apple, carrot, spinach, cabbage, cauliflower, lemon, beetroot, wheat grass etc, are some fruits and veggies that are generally used in this diet.

BEST TIME FOR IT?
Ans : Go for a juice cleanse when you are relatively stress-free. So ideally, do it on a long weekend when you can focus on relaxing while detox.
         Since this diet will require a large quantity of fruits, veggies and herbs, make sure your raw ingredients are fresh, clean, organic and pesticide-free.

HOW LONG SHOULD IT LAST?
Ans; Juice cleanse can last anywhere between one and five days. Avoid this diet for a prolonged period, as the body needs others food substances for normal functioning. 
        Don't do it more than four times a year; leave a gap of three months in between each cleanse.

HOW TO START?
3 DAYS BEFORE THE CLEANSE:

• Since your body is going to undergo a intense detox, to prepare for it, avoid the intake of fried and processed foods, aerated drinks, caffeine, alcohol, sugar and salt. Also, don't consume dairy products, eggs, fish, shellfish, chicken, beef, pork and all others fresh meats.
• Drinks at least eight glasses of water per day.

DURING THE CLEANSE:

• Being your day with a glass of water with lemon.
• Drinks at least 6 juices per days in two-hour intervals.

3 DAYS AFTER THE CLEANSE:

DAY 1 : Add fruits, greens to your dirt and drink 8 glasses of water.

DAY 2 : Add nuts, gluten-free grains.

DAY 3 : Add organic meats, fish and gluten grains.

TIP

     Don't follow a hardcore exercise regime as it will end up making you weak. 

     A short walk or simple yoga movements will allow you to take your mind off any hunger symptoms and will stimulate digestive movement.

WHY IT'S BENEFICIAL ?

Ans : The biggest advantage of going on a juice cleanse is that allows you to give yours body a break from processed foods. The nutrients in juices give you glowing skin, good immunity and good bone health, improved vigour, helps to lose weight, eases digestion and also elevated mood. 

Since it's a kind of detox, it allows the body to renew and repair itself. Also, raw juices contain minerals, vitamins, enzyme and antioxidants.

IDEAL RAW INGREDIENTS FOR THE CLEANSE:

FRUITS:

Apple :

         High in antioxidants, they reduce cholesterol, cleanse the digestive system and help to boost immunity.

More Apple juice cleanse recipe , see the link below

http://www.rawjuicecleanserecipes.com/apple-juice-cleanse-recipes/

http://nutritionalhealthzone.blogspot.in/2013/07/benefits-of-apple-chew-apple-after-your.html

Pineapple :

                Pineapples are anti-inflammatory, antiviral and antibacterial. They help dissolve blood clots. This fruit is rich in the enzyme bromelain, which helps the body digest protein.

More pineapple juice cleanse recipe , see the link below

http://www.rawjuicecleanserecipes.com/apple-juice-cleanse-recipes/

Papaya :

            Papayas are rich in vitamin C and help fight cancer.

Papaya Juice Recipe
• ¼ cup lime juice 
• 2 cups (or 500 ml) orange juice 
• Water for consistency 
• Sugar to taste
• Cut a thin slice of papaya into tiny cubes and put them aside for later
• Cut the rest of the papaya into large chunks and place them in the blender, along with the sugar, orange and lime juice. Blend all the ingredients together, to form a smooth liquid. In case it is too thick, you can add some water and blend it for a few more minutes. 
• Place the juice in the fridge, for at least half an hour. 
• Serve the juice chilled, topped with the papaya cubes that were saved earlier.

Ingredients

• 1 small ripe papaya 

Method

• Wash the papaya thoroughly, before peeling it and removing its seeds 

Berries :

           Blueberries, strawberries, raspberries and cranberries are packed with antioxidants. They are great to ward off diarrhea, urinary infections and menstrual cramps.

More berries juice cleanse recipe , see the link below

http://www.rawjuicecleanserecipes.com/strawberry-juice-cleanse-recipes/

http://nutritionalhealthzone.blogspot.in/2013/01/berry-good-black-berry-blackberries-are.html

VEGGIES :

Cabbage :

              It can help against ulcer problems and regulate metabolism.

More cabbage juice cleanse recipe , see the link below

http://www.rawjuicecleanserecipes.com/cabbage-juice-cleanse-recipes/

Celery :

          A source of potassium, it is great for lowering blood pressure of its diuretic properties, it helps remove toxins from the body with ease.

        More celery juice cleanse recipe , see the link below     

http://www.rawjuicecleanserecipes.com/celery-juice-cleanse-recipes/

Carrot:

        This delicious root's high carotene content makes it ideal for the skin, brain to flight infections and boost the immune system.

More carrot juice cleanse recipe , see the link below

http://www.rawjuicecleanserecipes.com/carrot-juice-cleanse-recipes/

Wheat grass : 

                   It contain vitamin C, E and K and over 20 enzymes, including the enzyme catalase, which breaks down harmful hydrogen peroxide in the body and prevents it from harming cells, and includes provitamin A, chlorophyll, potassium, magnesium, among many others.

More wheat grass juice cleanse recipe , see the link below 

http://www.rawjuicecleanserecipes.com/wheatgrass-juice-cleanse-recipes/

4 DAYS JUICE CLEANSE CHART

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before doing a juice cleanse consult your doctor/dietitian