Should I try a Juice Cleanse?

The very idea of detoxing or cleansing baffles me.  Most people embark on a detox/cleanse because they are feeling sluggish, bloated, and over all just a sense of blah.  Our bodies know how to remove toxins so if you’re feeling like you need to detox or cleanse, just cut out processed foods and alcohol, focus on lean proteins, fruits, and veggies.  Spending $100 bucks on some 3 day juice cleanse is not worth it.  You’re really just going from one extreme to the other.  Instead focus on building healthy habits.

Some will say that you can lose pounds from a detox/cleanse, yes you can lose “weight” but its water weight, not fat loss.  You will likely gain it all back when you’re done detoxing/cleansing.

The problem with Juice Cleanses:

• By detoxing and not eating enough protein, you can actually inhibit your body’s natural ability to eliminate toxins.
  
• Juice detoxes are filled with sugar, just because it’s natural doesn’t mean you should drink a ton of it, they can cause huge swings in blood sugar levels.
  
• GI tract dysfunction from not eating enough fiber, again, your inhibiting your body’s natural ability to cleanse by not eating enough fiber.
  

So the next time someone tries to get you to try a cleanse, walk away, more often than not they are going to make a commission off of selling it to you.  And I am in no way bashing someone who receives affiliate commissions, however, the focus should be on YOU and sustainable lifestyle changes, not a quick fix.

Reference:
https://www.precisionnutrition.com/detox-cleanse-diets

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