juice cleanse

citygirl69
citygirl69 Posts: 6
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I've always wanted to try a juice cleanse. Whenever I read ingredients in them it just seems so refreshing, like a good way to flush toxins out. Not for a long term thing of course, but something good after a hefty cheat day, or even a relapse..does anyone have any suggestions? something natural, not those store ordered cleanses.

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  • _Zardoz_
    _Zardoz_ Posts: 3,987 Member
    Your liver and kidneys already flush any 'toxins' out they don't need help. Save yourself some money
  • MaryellenHonkomp
    MaryellenHonkomp Posts: 2
    Ayurvedic is all I can say. The Hindus have practiced for thousands of years and are very healthy, because they eat cleansing foods every single meal and every single day. It does not good to do a "cleanse" to just turn around and eat a huge bag of chips afterwards. I would suggest looking at ISKCON website for nutritional ideas. Although I'm not of that religion I do believe in a lot of their nutritional ways. :)
  • CipherZero
    CipherZero Posts: 1,418 Member
    Cleanses are universally bull**** parading as a shortcut. The only thing they cleanse is money from your wallet.
  • AJ_G
    AJ_G Posts: 4,158 Member
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  • Rocbola
    Rocbola Posts: 1,998 Member
    If you do it, make fresh juices from fresh fruit and veg. Nothing pre-made in a bottle. Or just do a water only fast.
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  • Meushichan
    Meushichan Posts: 82 Member
    If your feeling physically ill after a cheat, just drink more water and do light exercise, and you'll feel better. Restricting your solid food intake, even for 3 days, can possibly make cheating/ binging worse. HOWEVER, I do suggest adding in a fruit and veg juice (I do the Mean Green from rebootwithjoe.com except spinach instead of kale) about 3 times a week. It's a good way to get in extra vitamins, especially from food you don't like. Sometimes it's just a drink, and occasionally I do it as a meal replacement, especially if I know I'm going to be out and about for awhile, errands etc. Adding in an extra boost always makes me feel better.
  • GiveMeCoffee
    GiveMeCoffee Posts: 3,556 Member
    The only cleanse I would recommend is here:

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1237507-30-day-gelato-ice-cream-cleanse-diet

    other than that save your money so you can buy more Talenti!
  • WVprankster
    WVprankster Posts: 430 Member
    Cleanses are universally bull**** parading as a shortcut. The only thing they cleanse is money from your wallet.

    What he said. Unless you're talking about any It Works! product, in which case, double bull****.
  • Sad_Grandpa
    Sad_Grandpa Posts: 129
    I've always wanted to try a juice cleanse. Whenever I read ingredients in them it just seems so refreshing, like a good way to flush toxins out. Not for a long term thing of course, but something good after a hefty cheat day, or even a relapse..does anyone have any suggestions? something natural, not those store ordered cleanses.

    Aha! This is where the people who don't like potatoes hang out! Found ya!
  • SKME2013
    SKME2013 Posts: 704 Member
    There is nothing wrong with a juice cleanse if it works for you and makes you feel better. Actually it gives your digestive system a rest and your body can concentrate on repairing itself, similar to fasting.

    The one thing I would be careful with is the sugar content. There is also the question of juicing or blending. I regularly make myself a smoothie where I blend a cucumber juice with spinach, kale, left over veggies. So partly juiced and partly blended.

    For me personally doing a smoothie day from time to time or to replace my breakfast with a green smoothie means that I consume an amount of veggies I would never eat otherwise.

    I have just been ten days on vacation and keeping to my normal routine was tricky. So for the last two days and tomorrow I am on smoothies only. It makes me feel less bloated. Whether this is a cleanse or not is irrelevant to me, the tons of veggies make me feel good.

    Best of luck with it.
    Stef.

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