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Detox Yourself From The Myths About Juice Cleanses



Before I begin I must say that I am a full believer in balance. Eating a little bit of every food group in the right amount is key to a healthy AND happy lifestyle. Juice cleanses, however, do not fall into my interpretation of balance.

Whether you hear it from a friend, celebrity, or advertisement on the radio, you are likely not the only one considering starting a juice cleanse. Advocates for juice cleanses claim that it will help you lose weight and will rid your body of all the "toxins" you accumulated over the weekend. I will say that the majority of American's are not eating enough fruits and vegetables so juicing can help you consume a high amount of these foods in a small quantity. But does this one pro outweigh the cons? Before you sign up for an overly priced juice cleanse system lets dig deeper into the truth.

Weight Loss: Fact or Myth?

If you are considering starting a juice cleanse to lose weight you will likely be disappointed. You may lose a few pounds the first couple days since you aren't eating solid food but you will be very hungry the whole time and will likely regain any weight you lost once you stop the cleanse. There is no science that supports a juice cleanse for weight loss and in fact, science actually supports eating solid foods for weight loss as they can help you feel fuller for longer.

Furthermore, the amount of sugar one consumes from juicing is off the charts. If one piece of fruit contains roughly 10-15 grams of sugar, imagine how much sugar you are getting if you drink a glass of juice that contains 5 different fruits in it! And on top of that, the juicing process gets rid of the fiber from the fruit, which is SO important for blood sugar control and all around good health.

Body Detox: Fact or Myth?

But what about detoxing the body of "toxins"? Well here's some good news for you: our bodies naturally detox everyday! Unless we have an underlying chronic disease or organ failure, our liver and kidneys got the whole detoxing thing covered. As long as you follow a healthy diet that includes a variety of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, you don't need to worry about detoxing your body with a juice cleanse!


So if you are considering starting a juice cleanse to lose weight and feel better about your health, try making a few healthy changes to your daily diet instead. Your stomach and wallet will thank you!








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