Going on a juice cleanse, or drinking nothing but pressed juices extracted from fruits and vegetables, has been all the rage lately. The idea sounds like a good one - combat the effects of a wild night out or a life of indulgent eating with a few days or weeks of “detox” to rid your body of lurking toxins. Backed by celebrities and celebrity doctors alike, it’s no wonder that drinking your diet has been gaining popularity. But is following a juice cleanse safe? Read on to learn more. What’s the Appeal? Many of juicing’s benefits are more anecdotal than scientifically based, but proponents of juicing are enthusiastic about it. Many claim that juicing vegetables and fruits allows you to absorb the nutrients easier than eating them since less digestive work is needed. Proponents also claim that following a juice-only diet can help your body detox, which may lead to more

energy, clearer skin, and fewer digestive and other health issues. With high-profile juicing fans like Nicole Richie, Salma Hayek, and Gwyneth Paltrow and filmed testimonials like Fat, Sick, and Nearly Dead – a documentary about a man’s 60-day all-juice diet and his subsequent healthy transformation – the popularity of going on an all-juice diet has only grown. Does It Work? The lack of peer-reviewed studies on the effects of juicing has led to conflicting information about whether it’s a do or don’t. Most scientists, however, agree that going on a juice fast is unnecessary for ridding your body of toxins . Our liver and kidneys are already effective at eliminating any unneeded waste, so following a liquid-based diet won’t help any more than normal. Find out more about going on a juice fast after the break.

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