Do juice cleanses really work?
Juice cleanses have become a trend for dieters who are looking to lose weight quickly. Many websites and blogs promise that consuming an all juice diet will help detoxify your body and help you lose weight quickly. But do they really work? What are the potential risks of this restrictive diet? Currently, there is no evidence-based research that supports the claims of extreme juice cleanses. Fresh juice can be a healthy addition to a balanced diet, but it cannot serve as your entire diet. Juice contains vitamins and minerals but lacks other important nutrients such as fat, protein and fiber. The carbohydrates in juice provide a quick burst of energy, but this energy is not sustained. Carbohydrates from juice are processed much faster than protein or fat. This puts users at great risk for blood sugar fluctuations. High intake of juice may also lead to unpleasant gastrointestinal symptoms like diarrhea. In addition, juice cleanses are extremely low in protein and calories, causing de...