Cleansing is SO hot this season and is a miracle cure, riiiiight?! Well who really knows… I’ve tried a raw juice cleanse and really enjoyed the benefits, but couldn’t help but wonder if they were more psychological than physical. By “accidentally” losing 10 lbs in nine days, I did realize I had ab muscles that I didn’t know existed, score! But my goal was more to feel better than I do on a daily basis, and that surely happened. I think cleanses are not the one key to overall health, but can be a great way to restart your body’s unhealthy cravings, detox, and loose a few lbs. in the process.
Check out this great chart to see which cleanse may be right for you:
A raw juice cleanse can be more dangerous if not done with only organic fruits and veggies because when omitting all other foods, one can actually ADD more toxins than removing through the level of pesticides. And it appears that there is research that taking proteins away from the body for several days is also not healthy. Adding homemade chicken or beef stock would help. I live with a nutritional consultant who has studies for years and she passes on information to me all the time. Our family has really benefited from her knowledge.
Great tips! Thanks for sharing your knowledge.