7 days Juice Detox

By M.K. Lim,

     A juice fast is a type of detox diet. A juice fast involves the short-term intake of raw vegetable and fruit juice and water only.

     Proponents of juice fasting use juice because it's thought to be a good source of vitamins and antioxidants. A juice fast is considered an extreme form of detoxification because no solid food is consumed. More moderate detox methods, such as the detox diet include solid food.

     The majority of fresh fruit and vegetables harbour many vitamins and minerals essential for fresh glowing skin. They are packed with anti-oxidants to accelerate healing, and are low in calories, so can be eaten or drunk in abundance. The best way to make juice is to use a juicer because unlike a liquidiser it separates the fibrous pulp from the juice.

    

     Common temporary side effects of a juice fast include headaches, tiredness, hypoglycemia, constipation, acne, increased body odor, and bad breath. Other side effects of a juice fast can include fainting, dizziness, low blood pressure, heart arrhythmias, weight loss, hunger, vomiting, diarrhea, and kidney problems. If these side effects occur, there is a worsening of symptoms, or new symptoms appear, the fast should be discontinued and it should prompt an immediate visit to a qualified health professional.

     Another possible side effect of a juice fast is diarrhea, which can lead to dehydration and electrolyte loss.
If continued for a longer time, juice fasting can lead to nutrient deficiencies, particularly protein and calcium deficiency.

     Grapefruit juice should not be used during a juice fast, especially by people taking certain prescription drugs. A compound in grapefruit can change the way certain prescription drugs are metabolized in the body. Recent evidence suggests that pomegranate juice may also have the same effect.

Below are the example of 7 days Detox diet :

[all used apples are green skinned apple unless stated]

Monday
Breakfast - sweet C juice [3 apples 2 guava]
Lunch - baked potato with steamed fish [no additional flavours]
Dinner - apple sing juice [3 apples 2 carrot]

Tuesday
Breakfast - bright orange juice [4 orange 2 carrot]
Lunch - Any soup [non dairy]
Dinner - citrus fun juice [3 oranges 1 lemon 1 lime]

Wednesday
Breakfast - Orange blush juice [3 apples 2 oranges handful rasberry]
Lunch - Salad with olive oil dressing
Dinner - ginger zinger juice [1/2 pineapple 2 oranges handful ginger root]

Thursday
Breakfast - sweet sunset [1/2 pineapple thick slice of watermelon]
Lunch - pasta with tomato paste
Dinner - watermelon

Friday
Breakfast -Low fat cereal with low fat milk
Lunch - soup [non dairy] with non wheat bread
Dinner - Tropical pear juice [3 pears 1/4 pineapple 1 lime]

Saturday
Breakfast - citrus fun juice [3 oranges 1 lemon 1 lime]
Lunch - mashed potato and steamed asparagus
Dinner - apple rule juice [4 apples 1 carrot]

Sunday
Breakfast - sweet c juice [3 apples 2 guava]
Lunch - vegetable kebab
dinner - citrus fun juice [3 oranges 1 lemon 1 lime]