Fasting is an old style of dieting that has been reinvented. In the past, fasts consisted of only water, broth or clear tea. Today, fasting has become a healthy way to cleanse the body of toxins, and losing weight is an added benefit.
The average weight loss reported by some fasters is one to two pounds per day. It is recommended to drink eight glasses of water in addition to the five to six glasses of juice daily to keep the body well hydrated. Celebrities have also discovered the benefits of juice fasting to lose excess weight after a movie role.
See your doctor. If you have any health problems such as diabetes, high blood pressure or low blood sugar, you should consult with your doctor before starting a juice fast. It is recommended to anyone, regardless of health, to get his doctor’s permission before starting any diet or exercise program. Juice fasting is safer than water fasting and is considered safe when performed under a doctor’s supervision.
There is no absolute time limit for juice fasting but consult with your doctor about what is safe for you. Three days is recommended initially, with longer periods under your health care provider’s authorization. (more…)
