Juice fast is being only on the fresh, raw juice of fruits and vegetables and abstaining from any form of solid food. The seven day juice fast can be practiced as a part of health maintenance plan as it provides a better nutritional support during any kind of illnesses and stress. This kind of fast supports, cleans and strengthens the body organs and deep tissues. The fresh juices cleanse the body and help in retaining its vitality and strength. They provide the body with nutrients, vitamins, antioxidants and minerals in easiest form.
During the preparation for the seven day juice fast, you should avoid certain foods at least a week before you start the fast. Avoid nicotine, alcohol, sugar, caffeine, wheat, dairy, eggs, fish and animal meat. Take diet that contains only organic fruits and vegetables.
During the seven day juice fast, you can consume about 32 — 64 ounces of juice a day. Juices made from certain typical fruits and vegetables like carrot, celery, cabbage, kale, pineapple, apple, spinach, cranberry, green peas and beetroot are good to take. Avoid using citrus fruits like oranges and grapefruit.
How to Perform a Seven Day Juice Fast?
A seven day juice fast should only be done after seeking doctor’s supervision. The following are some of the measures and tips to be followed during the fast.
Day 1
- Take apple and celery juices. They provide benefits to the kidneys, liver and intestines.
- Consume equal amounts of both apple and celery juices.
Day 2
- Take pineapple juice. Bromelain enzyme present in pineapple is very effective for hemorrhoids, edema, arthritis, allergies and inflammation.
- Mix equal amounts of juice and water and consume.
Day 3
- Take lemon juice and water. Lemon has got the property of detoxification and thus cleanses the liver. Add fresh juice of ½ lemon to water and consume the juice.
Day 4
- Take carrot juice. It is beneficial for the eyes, kidneys, lungs and liver.
Day 5
- Take cabbage, carrot and beetroot juices. They help in eliminating the harmful toxins from the bloodstream and are also effective for healing menstrual problems and arthritis. When you take beetroot juice, remember that you should not take more than ¼ of a beetroot.
Day 6
- Take green vegetable juices. They are believed to exchange toxins across cell membranes and help in eliminating them from the body. They also provide excellent benefits for digestive, skin, circulation disorders, bad breath and obesity.
- Juices made from broccoli, watercress, collard greens, kale, beet greens, spinach and parsley are good. They are very strong in taste, so you can mix these juices with carrot juice for an improved taste.
Day 7
- Take only water as it cleanses the entire body system.
Note:
Consume the juices recommended for the particular day in the same manner. Drink throughout the day and you can also drink water. Always consume freshly prepared juices and juices made from organic fruits and vegetables.
