What should you know about the juice diet?

Looking for a cleansing treatment that will give you positive results? Find out why juice detox is gaining popularity, for whom it is recommended and how to prepare for it.

Excessive food intake or lack of necessary components in the food can upset metabolic processes, resulting in accumulation of substances that should be excreted. In order to get rid of toxins from the body, you should make sure that your daily diet includes products that support cleansing, such as garlic, lemon, beets, green tea or turmeric. Once or twice a year you can also apply a cleansing treatment in the form of a juice diet

What is a juice detox?

Juice diet is a cleansing diet that involves replacing solid meals with fruit and vegetable juices. The goal of detox with juices should not be weight loss, but to get rid of toxins from the body, relieve the digestive system and restore complete harmony and well-being. Keep in mind that the juice treatment should not be used for too long, it is usually recommended that it lasts from three to five days. Juices used in the diet should be properly balanced calorically and adapted to your lifestyle. No sweetened or pasteurized juices should be used for the treatment to have a positive effect

Effects of a juice diet

A juice treatment is a quick and natural way to cleanse the body of toxins. Detoxification allows you to get rid of excess water, thereby reducing swelling and puffiness. The juice diet also allows you to replenish deficiencies, as fruits and vegetables are natural sources of vitamins, minerals, dietary fiber and antioxidants. Frequent results of the treatment are improvement in the condition of hair and nails and weight loss.

How to prepare the body for such a diet?

First of all, the juice diet can be used by adults who do not have other diets recommended and are not allergic to any of the ingredients contained in it. A large portion of vitamins and minerals will also work well for athletes who are preparing for the season, and people who live in a high level of stress, which causes a shortage of certain components. Keep in mind that all forms of cleansing treatments also require proper mental preparation

It is advisable to start the detox at a time when you can allow yourself to reduce some of your responsibilities and slow down at work. The days of cleansing should be as calm as possible, it is also worth reducing physical activity and taking care of rest. During the juice cure you should not overload yourself, regular sleep is also very important in the cleansing process. You should also not drastically change your eating habits

Already a few days before starting the cleansing treatment you should gradually reduce the calorie content of your meals and exclude sweet, fatty and highly processed products from your diet. Contraindications for the diet are chronic diseases, disorders of carbohydrate tolerance, including diabetes) and hypertension, which is treated pharmacologically. Juice therapy is also not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women. Any doubts about the juice diet should be consulted with a nutritionist.

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