Why Juice?
Apart from their great nutritional value, fresh juices contain important enzymes, minerals, and vitamins.
What sort of results should I see?
You should see the scale going down about three pounds per day on this fast. Most nutritionists don't recommend going on this fast for more than a day or two, but they don't have the same goals we have. Try it for a weekend and see motivating results!
What's the catch?
It's hard to go on this fast if you don't have a juicer or a blender. Store bought juice is generally high in fructose corn syrup and sugar. If you don't have a juicer, try to find lower calorie juices. Look in the organic section. If your store doesn't have one, you'll have to take a look at the nutrition labels and make the best choice you can.
You also have to be drinking juice about every two hours. If you're really busy, try blending the juice ahead of time and bringing closable containers with you to classes or to work.
A day in the life of a juice faster:
7am: A cup of hot water with the juice of one lemon or 1 table spoon of reconstituted lemon juice.
8am: Apple-carrot juice consisting of 4 unpeeled carrots and two unpeeled, cored apples.
10am: A glass of water or a cup of herbal tea.
12pm: A large glass of grapefruit juice and a large glass of ice water.
2pm: A glass of water and a cup of herbal tea.
4pm: A glass of pineapple juice and a glass of ice water.
6pm: A glass of water and a cup of herbal tea.
8pm: Pineapple or grapefruit juice and a glass of ice water.
10pm: A cup of hot water with the juice of one lemon or 1 table spoon of reconstituted lemon juice.
EXTRA TIP:
If you have trouble falling asleep try adding herbs or oils to your bath. Rose, sandalwood, peppermint, chamomile, cloves and lavender are especially soothing. You could also just cut up a lemon or orange and add it to your bath. A scented candle or insence are a wonderful alternative if you don't have a bathtub, or have already taken your shower.
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