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The Vegan Diet for Weight Loss

The Vegan Diet for Weight Loss

When a vegan diet is done properly, it can be a healthy way to lose weight and keep it off. But what is the right way to do it? Many people who try vegan diets put a heavy emphasis on vegan junk foods, rather than whole, unprocessed foods. As with any other junk food, vegan junk food often contains refined flours, sugars, and oils. No matter what type of diet you’re on, even a vegan diet plan will not be healthy or successful when including too many of these foods.If you want to easily lose weight on a vegan diet , simply focus primarily on whole foods. A healthy and effective vegan diet plan should consist primarily of fruits, vegetables, nuts, beans, and whole grains. Try your best to stay away from processed vegan foods. Weight loss and processed foods of any kind do not mix. Vegan meat and cheese substitutes are usually laden with chemicals, fillers, and preservatives. Many plant-based milks contain gums and refined seed oils. The list goes on. If you choose to occasionally incorporate any of these β€œfoods”, just be sure to read your labels carefully. A vegan diet can absolutely promote weight loss and a healthier lifestyle. Just keep it simple and focus on foods in their natural state. You can’t go wrong with that. We have 3 vegan recipes we recommend for you to check out as well.

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Sweet Roots in front of a cleanse box

Everything To Know Before, During, And After Your Cleanse

Cheers to taking the first step toward the new you. Let’s get this journey started the right way. Β  1 Day Before You Cleanse: Make sure all juices or smoothies will be ready for Day 1. Take one cleanse day and put it in the fridge. It will take anywhere from 24-48 hours to thaw completely. Be sure you have cleanse-safe snacks on hand in case you're hungry or want to chew. Cut-up fruits and raw veggies will work great to grab quickly. Do your best to eat clean today. Stay away from dairy, processed carbs, fried foods, sugary drinks, & alcohol. Drink lots of water. You’ve got this. Β  During Your Cleanse: You can always start with any juice or smoothie you want - there is no specific order. After you start, aim for about 2-3 hours between each bottle.. Make sure to regularly drink water, in addition to the juices. You'll want to drink at least 3 large glasses throughout each cleanse day. The more, the better. If you are a coffee drinker, try to drink it black and lessen the amount you have each day. If you can’t drink it black, substitute unsweetened plant milk for creamer and a natural sweetener (like honey or pure maple syrup) for sugar. If you feel like you need to chew, grab any fruit or raw veggie. If you find yourself craving something salty, try cucumbers sprinkled with sea salt. This will usually hit the spot. Each day, try to incorporate some light movement like walking or stretching. Moving helps your body with detox. More Detox = Better Results. Finally, try to prioritize good sleep. Your body does its best restorative and healing work during your sleeping hours at night. Β  After Your Cleanse: Your cleanse may be over but we want to help you keep those results going. Starting is the hard part. Don’t go back to those old habits. Each day we challenge you to take at least one small step toward a healthier you. Drink 1 green juice or smoothie everyday. You'll be shocked at the results. Energy, Detox, Digestion, Immunity- All this and more. 🌱 Check out some top-selling wellness packs here. Always have something raw when you eat something cooked. Fruit, veggies, or a fresh juice will work. This small change makes a big difference and it’s so easy to do. Always have healthy snacks on hand. Don’t let busy days throw you off-course because you’re not prepared. These work anytime you need quick nutrition on the go. Always remember that it's not about being perfect, just taking small steps. Every day.

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Celery juice with lemon

Why Do We Add Lemon Juice to Our Celery Juice?

Yes, we add a tiny bit of lemon juice to ourΒ Celery Juice. Because our juices are frozen and perishable, the FDA requires the pH balance to be at a certain level. We accomplish this natural pH balance by adding trace amounts of lemon juice. In fact, it’s such a small amount that you can’t even taste it! The celery is juiced, bottled, and flash frozen, so the nutrients are the same when you receive it as when we juice it. The addition of lemon juice helps keep it as fresh as possible for you after thawing. So does celery juice still possess beneficial properties with the addition of minuscule amounts of lemon juice? YES! Check out what our customers are saying… β€œBeen on for 3 weeks have more energy” -- Lynora B. "Shipped within just a few days, easy to drink and high quality. So much easier than juicing celery daily with all the prep and clean up. Will continue to order every 3 weeks!" -- Amy A. "This is such a refreshing juice, with a little salty after taste. It rocks to drink after hot yoga, and makes me feel so good." - EllaΒ  "I've been drinking Raw Generation's Celery Juice first thing every morning for the past 2 weeks now. I was expecting some bland hard to swallow muck when I first thought of the idea of celery juice, but it actually tasted fresh and alive, much more palatable than I would have thought. Upon using it regularly, I've noticed a significant improvement in my overall feeling of well-being. Brain fog has been almost non-existent, my stress levels have been low, and I've been more focused and motivated than usual, which is excellent because I've had a lot of work on my plate and I've just been able to power through it. I've also noticed my skin doesn't feel as cracked and dry as usual and have felt more hydrated and less run down come mid-day when I usually start to feel exhausted. Great stuff!" -- Anthony B. Join the Celery Juice revolution!

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