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How to Start a 3-Day Juice Fast or Juice Detox Diet
By Diane Hanson
Throughout history, fasting has been used by health practitioners as a safe and effective method to heal and prevent diseases. Hippocrates, the father of western medicine, believed that fasting can help the body heal itself. And, in modern days, many health spas and treatment centers in Europe advocate medically supervised fasting to treat numerous health conditions.
The principle of fasting is simple. When you temporarily stop ingesting solids, various systems of the body is allowed to rest.
The extra energy gives the body an opportunity to heal itself, burn stored calories and expel toxic substances which were accumulated in our bodies through pollutants in the air we breathe, chemicals in the food (preservatives, colorings and additives) and drinks (alcohol) we consume or even in medications we take.
Whilst some people go on a fast to treat certain health conditions, there are others who use fasts to detoxify their bodies or to lose weight.
For whatever reasons you decide to go on a fast, you will notice a dramatic weight loss in the first few days of your fast. Fasts can be performed for varying periods of time, from a few days to several weeks or longer.
Generally speaking, a 3-
How to Do a 3 Day Juice Fast
Three days before you start a juice fast, try to limit protein intake or even replace with fruits and vegetables. It is also wise to eliminate sugars in sodas, caffeinated beverages, snacks, breads and grains. By doing so, it helps to shrink your stomach and make fasting less difficult. If you do not prepare your body for the fast, you may experience severe cramping, nausea and constipation or diarrhea.
There are many juices that you can incorporate into your 3-
However, be sure that you take in only fresh juices and ideally, use organic produce.
For instance, you can start day one of the 3-
Similar to entering a fast, you also want to ease back into solids slowly. Eat only
vegetable for the first day, fruits and vegetables on the second and re-
Although the benefits of fasting are plentiful, individuals with certain medical conditions and the severely underweight should avoid juice fast. And, it is recommended you consult your health provider before you go on a juice fast.
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