Juice Fasting For Weight Loss

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What Is Juice Fasting?

Juice fasting is a detox diet where you only consume fresh fruit and vegetable juices. First thing in the morning you drink a glass of water with lemon juice, then fruit and vegetable juices throughout the day at 3 - 4 hourly intervals. No other foods or beverages are permitted. Juice fasting can be continued for up to 40 days, then gradually you return to a normal healthy diet.

Juice Pros

• Good source of vitamin C - for healthy teeth & gums , to boost the immune system and to help the body absorb iron and zinc.
• Nutrients are absorbed quickly into the bloodstream because juice requires minimal digestion.
• Fruit sugars (fructose) are an immediate source of energy.
• Low GI and low fat.  Read more