A good way to give your digestive system a nice break is by doing a juice cleanse. Now there are many juices cleanses from various companies and there are a plethora of juice recipes. Over the last year or so I've done 3 juice cleanses, each lasting 3 days. Every time I've chosen to go with Blue Print Cleanse and I've always done the first phase, which they call Renovation. The cleanse consists of 6 freshly pressed 16 ounce fruit and vegetable juices and lots of water and herbal tea.
There are a variety of feelings you grow through as part of a cleanse but the outcome has always been great. It is important to be applied before, during and after the cleanse; success is determined by how much you put into it. Withdrawing from caffeine, carbs and alcohol isn't easy for everyone but believe me when I say you will be happy you did this for yourself. Even if you feel the headaches, tiredness or mood swings initially don't panic. Your organs will feel better in no time, and I know you are thinking I'm nut right about now but it's true! You'll feel more energy, your skin will feel better, your hair will be better, all leading to a state of euphoria.
Oh and if you are wondering yes you may drop a few pounds while you are at it as well.
If you still doubt how a juice cleanse can benefit your digestive system and your whole body take some time to watch Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead. This documentary follows the journey of an overweight and ill man across America while on a 60 day fruit and vegetable cleanse.
Now juice cleanse programs can be expensive but making juices at home is also very possible. I'm thinking of investing in a juicer like this one:
It's still the beginning of the year and that is a perfect time to start fresh! I hope you will give a juice cleanse a chance. Here's a recipe to get your started as well.
The original Mean Green Juice
6 Kale Leaves
1 Cucumber
4 Celery Stalks
2 Green Apples
1/2 a lemon
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