NTTGPR: Juice cleanses/detoxes

bocaburger · February 2013

I have decided this month that I need to start making a major effort to take care of my body better: getting to sleep earlier, drinking more water, and eating healthier. I am considering doing some sort of juice cleanse to flush everything bad out of my system, but I am pretty skeptical.

What do you know/think about cleanses? Are they actually healthy, or just a fad? Do you know of a specific good one I should try?

lmills730 · February 2013

IMO, they are a fad and are not healthy. Your body will gain everything back that you "lose" in a cleanse. It is much better for your health to just begin to eat a more healthful and balanced diet with fruits, veggies, and whole grains.

ziggy903 · February 2013

bbg676:
A fad.
Your liver and kidneys are all you need to detox your body.

This.
Just eat real foods, and your body will take care of itself. Whole grains, fruits, veggies, etc.

divinemsbee · February 2013

I'm going to jump on the "they're crap" bandwagon. As someone who has tried them all, it does damage to your body. Mine wasn't irreparable, but it can be if you get too extreme. If you're interested in gut health to make you feel less bloated, a healthy balanced diet with lots of leafy greens, whole grains, and certified organic when you can is good. I can also recommend trying a good greek yogurt or kefir for gut health. If you're interested, go to a reputable health food store and talk to them about probiotics. They'll be able to tell you what's best when you're TTC.

curlylocks3 · February 2013

I think they are a terrible idea.

bocaburger · February 2013

ok, you all have convinced me! Thanks for your feedback!

mythaldo · February 2013

GhostMonkey:
They trash your body worse than junk foods.

This is what I've read. My ex-boyfriend used to do the juice cleanses and he would have diarrhea, puking, headaches, dizziness and he was too tired to exercise. He claimed that's how he knew the detox was working *eyeroll*. I pointed out, "That's probably happening because your blood sugar and insulin levels are completely out of whack and you haven't had any fiber or protein in a week."

After 2 weeks of that, he'd be craving food so badly, he'd just go back to eating McDonald's and Taco Bell instead of even taking the time to cook a meal.

If you want to cleanse, just aim to drink extra water and eat a mostly plant-based diet with a little meat every now and then. Avoid food that comes out of a box or a drive-through window. I wouldn't really call it a "cleanse" though since it's just a normal diet .

quidditchcapn1120 · February 2013

Juice cleanses are a fad and do nothing helpful. Eat a well-balanced diet, keep a food diary, drink more water, and exercise. Everything else will fall into place.

stibs · February 2013

I think it depends on what kind of cleanse you do and what you're looking to get out of it. I have done blue print cleanse and organic avenue and love them. But I've only ever done 3 day cleanses and was never expecting long term results.

I find it's a good way to kick start eating healthy after the holidays or way to drop a quick 3 lbs before a big event. That said, if you're looking to feel better long term you should just start eating better. Maybe do a 1 day cleanse to see if you like it?

daisyrose85 · February 2013

divinemsbee:
If you're interested, go to a reputable health food store and talk to them about probiotics.

I can't say enough good things about probiotics. I've started taking them, as well as eating more fermented foods, and am noticing a big difference.

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