The Juice Cleanse Diet, commonly called only juicing or fasting, was developed by Joe Cross, a man who says he was slowly killing himself and decided to do something about it. He decided to fast for 60 days, consuming only fruits and juices. The results were phenomenal. Joe, a health advocate, was able to shed the more than 100 extra pounds of weight he was carrying around, but that’s not all. He also took several prescription medications for various health ailments before the diet, including for an autoimmune disorder. That is now a thing of the past, and through the cleanse Cross was able to regain his health and stop the madness.
An Inside Look at the Juice Cleanse
The juice cleanse is a pretty simple diet. You consume five juices per day for the period of 60 days. One evening meal, consisting only of vegetables and fruit, is allowed to help deplete hunger. There are a number of variations to the diet since the 60 days is a bit extreme. One of the most popular is a three-day weekend cleanse designed by Cross.
The juice cleanse detoxifies the body of the harmful substances that we put inside of it daily. Through the cleanse dieters can lose weight at rapid speeds and improve their health though I always caution people on rapid weight loss (it’s usually a water issue). It is possible to feel more energetic after a cleanse, and of course the weight can be shed, though more weight is lost through a longer fast period.
The diet detox plan has a lot of supporters behind it. Even daytime talk show health guru Dr. Oz recommends the 3-day cleanse to his audience. Many other doctors and researchers also recommend that all adults participate in a juice cleanse at least on an occasional basis.
Disadvantages of the Juice Cleanse
There are a number of disappointing components of the Juice Cleanse. For many people it is difficult to commit to the diet because they are left feeling hungry and unsatisfied. And there is no doubt that 60 days is a long time to go without eating solid foods and still maintain optimal health. The diet can also be dangerous, and before starting it a consultation with your physician is a must. Another disadvantage with the diet is that is that it can be labeled a ‘shock’ diet, which means any benefit that you attain is lost once normal eating habits are resumed.
The Bottom Line
The Juice Cleanse, like any other diet, can benefit many but is not right for every individual. Weigh the pros and the cons of the diet, and know what you are getting into before jumping full throttle into things. If it sounds like a diet that you are interested in talk to your doctor and learn the important details of a successful juicing fast. He or she can help determine if it is right for your needs. The benefits of the juice cleanse are likely related to the elimination of the highly processed sugars and other garbage that finds itself on the dinner table every night.
Many people have found the juice cleanse an effective way to regain good health and to lose weight; this might very well be the same for you as well.
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