Juice Cleanse Detox: Why You Should Avoid This Trend
For many years, a juice cleanse was considered the fastest way to lose those unwanted pounds, while it’s also the go-to method when it comes to kick-starting a new diet. Unfortunately, despite many so-called wellness gurus who swear by these cleanses, there is very little science that backs up this practice. Moreover, while you may lose weight initially, it is bound to come back as soon as you are eating like you normally do. Which is why you should actually be focusing on your day-to-day diet, not a quick fix that is going to cause more harm than good in the long run.
Here is why you should avoid this trend.First off, the juice cleanse has just been listed by the British Dietetic Association as one of their top diets to avoid. In 2019, dietians in the UK (and SA alike!) are advising people avoid detox teas, an element that is usually incorporated in a juice cleanse.
What does a detox diet entail?According to Monique Piderit, registered dietician from Nutritional Solutions, someone on a detox diet will traditionally eat very little (usually just raw foods like fruit and vegetables, and veggie juices in some variation) while they are drinking large amounts of fluids. These usually constitute of mostly water or herbal teas of some sort.
