Juicing for Weight Loss

Juicing for weight loss is a somewhat controversial subject. Some swear that you can lose a lot of weight while others maintain that there are no long term benefits. Let’s wade through the subject and come up with some answers.

But first a caution: If you plan on losing weight, contact your health care professional before you start on a program.

Short-Term Juicing Fast

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Short-term juicing can be beneficial to your body and overall health. A 3-day juice fast can help:

eliminate toxins from your tissues
cleanse your colon and intestinal tract
remove oxidation from your blood
balance your blood Ph by removing acids
promote healing and vitality
provide enzymes for digestion

You will likely lose some weight however, whether it is your body eliminating waste or actual fat loss is hard to tell. Weight loss usually happens quickly and then tapers off. I would add in some whey protein for muscle repair.

Long-Term Juicing Fast

Long-term juicing for weight loss includes all of the benefits as the short-term however; your body does not obtain all of the nutrients it requires. Your body requires protein and fatty acids for proper metabolism.

Proponents argue that you can lose a lot of weight with this process. This may be true; however, is it fat loss or muscle wasting? Without adequate protein your body will “steal” from your muscles to serve its metabolic needs. Essential fatty acids are also crucial for vitamin absorption and brain health.

I’d be very careful with this approach to juicing for weight loss!

How Do I Get Started?

First, shop around for a quality juicer.

Second, go to the produce section and choose a wide variety of organic fruits and vegetables.

Third, if choose this route, pick up some whey protein at your health food store or online.Juicing for Weight Loss Examples

Berry Blend

½ cup of blueberries
½ cup of blackberries
½ cup of raspberries
1 peeled Kiwi

Frozen berries can also be used producing a refreshing smoothie.

Cleansing Cocktail

¼ head of cabbage
1 cup spinach
4 peeled carrots
1 beet – include tops
1 garlic clove
1 cup of kale
3 sprigs fresh parsley

This is high in chlorophyll which helps to detoxify and heal the body.

Try different combinations and see what works for you. If you’re not a big vegetable fan, factor them into your fruit juices to hide the flavor.

So, is juicing for weight loss a valid option? Anytime you add steady nutritious foods into your diet, weight loss will likely occur eventually. Juicing, in addition to a balanced diet and regular exercise, is a recipe for weight loss. An amazing thing occurs when you eliminate processed, high fat, high sugar foods from your diet and replace them with whole, natural foods. Your body rewards you by eliminating fat.

So get juicing!

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