Yesterday I started a 3 day juice detox, possibly 5 days, depending on how I am feeling. This is my first time doing a juice detox.. and actually my first time juicing in general! I did not go in to this blindly though, I have recently completed a unit in my text book about detoxifying and have researched many recipes and ideas for my juices. Once I am finished the detox I will write about my experiences, but today I am just going to write about why I considered it in the first place (and maybe you would too??).
What is juicing?
Juicing is extracting the juice from fresh raw fruits and vegetables with a cold press juicer. This makes the vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients, and enzymes all more assimilated by the body and gives your digestive system a rest from having to break down them itself.
Why juice?
-Detoxing!! Basically, our body naturally eliminates toxins, but it can only do so much at a time so what it can't process at that given moment gets stored in our fat and in our liver. When we juice (with organic produce!!) this gives our system a chance to catch up and eliminate it's storage for a nice clean sweep!
-Promote pH balance in the body by reducing acidity.
-When our body isn't using it's energy to digest, detoxify, and buff acidity it can be used else where.. so expect that energy to be used to strengthen the immune system and reduce inflammation. The benefits to reducing inflammation are almost endless!
-Juicing is a good way to restart our relationship with food. It can kick our addictive cravings to the curb and learn how to listen to what our body actually needs rather than wants.
-Promotes weight loss. The metabolism should be working more effectively after a detox, water retention will be lost, and one can begin a new healthy relationship with their diet.
Substances that contribute to toxic build up?
-Alcohol
-Drugs (over the counter, prescription, and illegal substances)
-Refined sugar
-High fructose corn syrup (aka; glucose-fructose)
-MSG
-Artificial sweeteners
-Artificial food colouring and flavours
-Pesticides
-Deep fried foods
-Contaminated water
-Air pollution (outdoor and indoor)
-Chemicals in skin products
Symptoms of toxic build up?
-Feeling fatigued or lack of energy/motivation
-Digestive issues; bloating, indigestion, acid reflux, etc.,
-Trouble staying focused or concentrating
-Allergies
-Anxiety/depression
-Feeling hormonally imbalanced
-Decreased sex drive
-Irritability and moodiness
-Insomnia
-Skin problems
Who should not juice detox?
If you are pregnant/breast feeding, diabetic, have cancer, elderly, or have any complex health diagnosis(es) you should not juice cleanse without the guidance and consent from a health practitioner.
I am documenting my cleanse and how I feel each day, before, and after the detox. I generally feel well and healthy, but am interested and excited to compare my results in the end! Expect a post in a few days :)
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