Fruit and Vegetable Juice Diet

A fruit and vegetable juice diet is a detox regime that aids an individual in a number of ways. Weight loss and cleansing are two potent propositions to consider.
There are times when our body gives way to fatigue and misery, making us want to unwind ... for good. One may also feel the burden of jibes they are convicted to because they do not have a desirable figure; and there is a lot who perpetually fantasizes about having beautiful skin without any blemishes waving out. Well, the answer to all these dilemmas is just one; and that is following a detox juice diet. All in all, I can say, it is extremely beneficial if you want to put your complaints at rest. Apart from the benefits of juicing aforementioned, there is a plethora of benefits that fruit and vegetable juices have on offer.

Benefits of the Fruit and Vegetable Juice Diet

Fruit and vegetable juice diets are beneficial as they serve to:

Eliminate waste effectively.
Give refreshing break to the digestive system from performing its mandatory process.
Be a rich source of essential nutrients such as, vitamins, minerals and essential antioxidants.
Vegetables contain a pigment called chlorophyll which deep cleans the digestive system, making it work efficiently.
Fruits that are high on their acid content such as orange and sweet lime could serve to be a rich source in order to maintain the pH balance of the body.
Make your skin glow due to their cleansing properties; it gets rid of toxins.
Help you in losing weight and reach your desired weight goal.
Improve your vitality during work and other activities you indulge in.
Blood sugar levels are maintained.

Do's for the Detox Diet

When you are on a detox diet, make sure that you pick all fresh and organic fruits and vegetables. They are natural and provide ample benefits.
Have breakfast daily. Skipping breakfast may lead to backfiring the detoxifying process.
Make a habit to indulge in a light form of exercise when you are on a detox diet. Make it a point to go for walks or jogs. Be active.
Drink water; that's the key! Stay hydrated so that the toxins could be flushed out completely.
Include Fiber in your diet, if you do have fiber in your diet, it would be better if you increase the intake and the consumption.
With the fruit and vegetable juice diet, inclusion of yogurt may be beneficial.
Make a regimen for drinking juices at stipulated time every day.
Sip your juices; draining it in a single shot may lead to the effectiveness getting hampered.
Drink fresh fruit juices. Juices packed in cartons may have added preservatives. Remember fresh is fun and fruitful in the longer run!

Fruit and Vegetables Juice Detox Recipes

Here are some recipes that you would love to treat yourself with. Let this section remind you that fresh fruits and vegetables should not only be demanded when one is on a detox diet, but should also be indulged in, on a regular basis.

Lemonade Diet

To kick start your day or to make it a base for conducting your detox diet goal, a lemonade diet does the trick.

Get This:
  • 1 Lemon
  • A Strainer
  • A pinch of Cayenne Pepper
  • ½ teaspoon of Honey
  • 1 cup of Water
Do this:
Squeeze the lemon in water with a strainer. Add cayenne pepper and honey for taste and blend the ingredients well. You are done! You may have this either in the morning before brushing or you may have it throughout the day making it your sole juice detox diet for 7 days.

(+) What You May Like:
It is very effective and is also regarded as master cleanse diet. It cleanses the system thoroughly and makes for a refreshing drink which does not give you hunger pangs.

(-) What You May Not Like:
It is a 7-day long diet and one should not continue it well after that. You may endure excessive weakness and make it difficult for your system to come to normal when you have continued with the diet for more than 7 days.

Cucumber and Apple Juice


Get this:
  • Sliced Cucumber
  • Chopped Apples
  • Sprinkle of Cayenne Pepper
  • 1 finely chopped Carrot
Do this:
Put the ingredients in a blending jar with ½ cup of water and sip the contents. It is your choice if you want to add cayenne pepper. You may avoid doing so, if you are comfortable with the taste.

(+) What You May Like:
They detox the body and give your skin the much required glow. Vitamin-C and K with folic acid and amino acids rejuvenate the system and make the bones and muscles strong.

(-) What You May Not Like:
The vegetables that are included may not please your taste buds; however, you may have to endure the taste for the benefits they provide.

Carrot and Peach Juice


Get This:
  • 2 -3 Sliced Peach
  • 1 Sliced Carrot
Do This:
Mix the ingredients in a cup of water and blend them. Make sure that you wash the carrot and the peach well before using it.

(+) What You May Like:
The peach delivers a presentable flavor, with the juice not being too sweet nor too sour. Its nutritional value refreshes you and clears your system.

(-) What You May Not Like:
The taste may not be according to your liking, however you may have to endure the juice for what it proposes to offer.

Pomegranate and Apple Juice


Get This:
  • 1 pomegranate
  • 1 apple
Do This:
Chop the apple and squeeze the pulp from the pomegranate and put it in the blender mixed with ¼ cup of water.

(+) What You May Like:
Pomegranate is shown to be helpful in fighting cancer, cleansing the body off harmful toxins, preventing osteoarthritis and controlling blood pressure.

(-) What You May Not Like:
This delicious preparation can be consumed once a day. 250 ml of juice or roughly a glass is ideal for consumption. It is better if you do not add sugar, as it is moderately sweet and you may not require to make it all the more sweet for your taste buds to enjoy.

Beetroot and Pineapple Juice


Get This:
  • Mashed Beetroot
  • Pineapple slices
  • 2 to 3 drops of Lemon
  • 1 carrot
Do This:
Mix all the ingredients and blend it well for consistency. Drink this concoction twice a day.

(+) What You May Like:
It prevents hunger pangs. Beetroot has a pigment called chlorophyll which helps in issues of low hemoglobin levels in the body. It builds blood, flushes out the toxins and makes you feel active.

(-) What You May Not Like:
Do not continue this diet for days on end. It may make you feel lethargic and weak. Make sure that you sip on this juice and do not gulp it down. You may suddenly feel like throwing up if you don't go slow with your draining ability.

With these recipes, I believe that you would be able to go on a fruit and vegetable juice diet freely. However, before you start with any of these diets make sure that you consult a medical practitioner. This article is not to replace a doctor's advise, and in no way, attempts to supplant a doctor's prescription.
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Published: 5/30/2011
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