Growing research on detoxification has provided significant information on the efficiency of healthy juices in cleansing the body and promoting weight loss. Unlike processed juices that are the main enemies of weight loss, juices from vegetables and fruits are some of the natural ways of losing weight. In the past, naturopathic doctors used water fasting to aid in weight loss, but recent studies have discouraged the practice because of its adverse effects such as depletion of glutathione. On the other hand, juice fasting is renowned for its ability to cleanse out several toxins from the body.
How do Toxins Lead to Weight Gain?
Toxins from the environment and within the body interfere with the cells and their normal functioning. The environment has endocrine disruptors also known as obesogens. These disruptors cause unwanted weight gain because they disrupt the hormone function. The obesogens are mostly present in plastics, pesticides, and can also be found in various cosmetics. The resultant weight gain can cause one to have obesity. In women, obesity increases the estrogen level and can lead to breast cancer and other lifestyle diseases.
Juice cleansing can eliminate these toxins that accumulate in the body. The juices also contain minerals, vitamins, and antioxidants that help to breakdown fats. People seeking to lose weight through juice cleansing should make the process gradual to ensure that the body releases the toxins safely.
How to Get Ready for a Juice Fast
Losing weight requires sacrifice and discipline. Before undertaking the juice cleansing, one should take one to two weeks to prepare by gradually reducing the intake of processed, fatty, junk, and sugary foods. Reducing dairy products, alcohol, and coffee is also key. Your diet should mostly include water, fresh vegetables, fruits, and whole grains. The diet should be consistent especially two or three days before juice cleansing. Additionally, one should undergo colon cleansing before starting the juice fast. The juices do not have enough fiber and daily enemas will be necessary to alleviate cells’ toxicity.
How to Prepare the Juice
When preparing the juice, it is advisable to use organic fruits and vegetables to avoid toxicity from pesticides and the juice should be freshly made for each serving. The juicer should have slow speed to preserve enzymes. The juice fast is more successful when one uses more green vegetables as opposed to fruits. Besides acting as an energy booster, the green juices contain minerals, antioxidants, and amino acids that have significant benefits to the body.
Exercise
When juice fasting, your body requires a lot of movement and fresh air to cleanse your body. Therefore, do some walking and take deep breaths while at it. Also, brush your skin for a few minutes every morning before showering.
Breaking the Juice Fast
Well, if the weighing scale is not dropping, your clothes are probably fitting better! The results of a fruit juice are quite notable. However, bodies respond differently, and one might not note the difference immediately after the juice fast. The lifestyle one adopts after the fast is crucial in ensuring sustainability in the weight loss journey. After the juice fast, you might be tempted to indulge in all your favorite meals; avoid. Some of the rules after breaking the juice fast include:
- Gradual weaning to healthier foods
- Do not overeat
- Chew food thoroughly to enhance quick digestion
The juice fast should not be an everyday practice. When one weans back to the usual meals, increasing the intake of healthy food is paramount. Weight loss should be a continuous journey and the juice fast is the starting point of this wonderful journey.
