As a holistic nutritionist, I am a big proponent of cleansing and detoxifying your body. Gentle detoxification on a regular basis is an ideal tool for overall wellness and can help in so many areas:
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Weight loss and weight management
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Energy levels
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Gut health and digestion
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Skin health
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Immune system support
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Sleep quality
Why Cleanse?
Cleansing helps you make a clean break from unhealthy foods and poor eating habits, and allows you to start fresh with a healthy diet. Juice cleansing, specifically, floods your body with raw nutrients from cold-pressed juice while flushing out toxins at the same time - giving your digestive system a break and helping your body shed unwanted weight.
When you are accustomed to eating processed foods, your tastebuds can no longer appreciate the natural flavors of whole foods like fruits and vegetables. This break from refined sugars and other excitotoxins (chemicals added to nearly all processed foods to make them taste unnaturally good) cleanses your palate, which makes healthier eating easier.
> Cleanse your palate with a juice cleanse
Why Detox?
Some people hear the word “detox” and immediately get concerned - and I can’t say as I blame them.
There are all types of detox diets, supplements, and protocols on the market today, and while they may be FDA-approved, I typically do not recommend them.
Harsh detox products like colon cleanses, laxatives, and enemas are unnatural. They may provide some short-term benefits but can have dangerous side effects, especially if done repeatedly.
The ultimate goal should be finding and using a gentle detox program multiple times a year, and all within the confines of a healthy lifestyle. This is why I feel that juice cleansing is ideal. Your body gets the gentle detox it needs to get rid of toxins, but at the same time receives a rush of pure plant nutrition.
When detoxification is done in this way, the health benefits are endless. Not only will detox cleansing help you lose body fat, it will help reduce bloating, cravings, and inflammation.
> Detox your body with a juice cleanse
How Often Is it Safe for me to Detox Cleanse?
Here is the beautiful thing about juice or smoothie cleansing: You can really cleanse as often as you would like. You are not starving your body, nor are you doing a harsh detox regimen that could potentially harm you.
Some people choose to cleanse once each season. Others do it once a month or once a year. Still others cleanse one day of every week to detox off the weekend indulgences. It truly can be customized to what you feel your body needs.
Also, cleansing does NOT need to be low calorie, as many people fear. There is no reason to worry about feeling hungry when you cleanse, as there are always options for cleanse-approved foods that you can eat when you feel you need or want extra calories or energy.
All this being said, we always recommend that you check with a healthcare provider before trying a new cleanse regimen, especially if you have pre-existing conditions like heart disease, high blood pressure, low blood sugar, or diabetes.
Cleansing for Overall Health, Wellness, & Weight Loss
We live in a world full of toxins. Heavy metals, chemicals, and all kinds of pesticides are everywhere - from our air and soil to the water we drink and the food we eat. No matter how pristinely you live, you can never fully be rid of them.
When these toxins build up in our bodies, they can can contribute to all types of diseases and imbalances that threaten our overall well-being. Furthermore, they can lead to weight gain that is difficult to lose.
Regular detoxification through juice cleansing checks all the boxes when it comes to wellness. If you’re looking for a simple, effective way to reset your health, a cleanse can be the perfect first step.
Reconnect with how real food makes you feel, establish healthier habits, and nourish your body at the cellular level. In just a matter of days you can feel lighter, clearer, and more energized (As toxins go out, energy goes up).
Whether you're looking to begin a new routine, want to recover from an indulgent season, or simply want to feel your best and put your health first - a nutritionist-designed juice cleanse offers you the jumpstart you need to make lasting changes in your life.
