CAN I EAT DURING THE CLEANSE?
Yes! You do not have to commit to a strict juice fast for the Skinny Cleanse® to be effective. While a straight juice diet will likely produce maximum results, you can certainly eat raw fruits, veggies, or other choices from the cleanse-approved foods list (found in your Cleanse Guide) without it hindering your weight loss efforts.
You might actually be MORE successful in achieving your goals if you eat. The satiation of chewing can help prevent ending your cleanse early due to hunger or intense cravings.
CAN I DRINK COFFEE DURING THE CLEANSE?
Yes! We would never ask you to give up your coffee, however there are a few adjustments we recommend so it doesn’t interfere with your cleanse results. Drink your coffee black or with a low-fat plant milk, like oat milk. Replace sugar with honey.
CAN I EXERCISE ON THIS PLAN?
Yes. During the Skinny Cleanse® we advise only light activity like walking, stretching, light yoga, or core work. Once you complete the cleanse and begin The Skinny Method™, you can resume all regular physical activity and maintain high intensity workouts with ease. The juices and smoothies provide lean protein, healthy fats, and carbohydrates to support recovery and fuel your body.
Exercise also helps your body maintain healthy blood sugar levels, while sweating aids your body with its natural detoxification processes. Stay hydrated at all times by drinking plenty of water to flush those toxins out more effectively.
WHY ARE THE JUICES FROZEN?
We immediately flash-freeze all cold-pressed juices and smoothies. This is the only way to lock in the fresh flavor, raw nutrients, and enzymes, while still being able to deliver them to your door.
Shipping juices frozen makes it super convenient for you. There’s no hefty prep time or messy clean-up. No juicer or blender is necessary for you to enjoy these juice recipes. All you have to do is thaw, sip, and experience the health benefits.
Plus, if life gets in the way and you have to pause your cleanse, nothing goes to waste. The remaining bottles can stay in the freezer until you can start again.
WHAT IS THE STANDARD AMERICAN DIET? WHY IS IT UNHEALTHY & HOW DO I AVOID IT?
WHAT IS IT? The Standard American Diet (SAD) is filled with ultra-processed foods. If you go into any grocery store- even the ones that say they offer healthier options- the aisles are filled with foods that contain artificial ingredients, sweeteners, chemicals, dyes, flavorings, and preservatives. The foods with health claims are oftentimes the biggest offenders.
WHY IS IT UNHEALTHY? Ultra-processed foods are hard on the digestive system, causing inflammation, constipation, weight gain, and dangerous belly fat. They destroy your immune system. More seriously, these “foods” can cause disease or worsen conditions like autoimmune disorders, heart disease, and cancer.
Our bodies are not designed to eat man-made chemicals, flavors, or additives.
HOW DO I AVOID THE SAD DIET? Avoid processed carbs, processed sugar, refined seed oils, preservatives, conventional dairy, and alcohol as much as possible.
While grass-fed and organic dairy can be incorporated into a healthy diet, it is weight-promoting and inflammatory for many people. This is why we recommend avoiding it most of the time.
Try to pack each meal with as many whole fruits and/or vegetables as you can - the more fresh and raw, the better! Incorporate cold-pressed green juices and plant-based smoothies daily for concentrated nutrition.
Despite what many healthcare professionals say, never limit servings of healthy carbohydrates from fruits and vegetables (including potatoes).