Juice Fasting: An Effective Way to Detoxify and Fight Aging

There are thousands of procedures that can be done to make you look younger. Tummy tucks, chin tucks, face lifts are among the most popular. Other, less invasive procedures are hair coloring, spa treatments or even exercise. However none of these address another reason for aging which is toxins.

In today's world, we are surrounded by chemicals and pollutants. They are in the air, in the water, and in our food. Since these chemicals are a part of each and every one of us, we cannot get rid of them unless we detoxify.

Juice fasting is highly effective detox method which cleanses the entire body. This is how it is done.

Taking on a juice fast will allow your digestive tract a temporary rest so your system can divert its focus to rejuvenating the areas of your body that need healing. After a juice fast, you will find that your digestion will work better, and will leave your skin with a healthy glow.

You are allowed herbal tea, freshly squeezed juice, pure distilled water or protein drinks on this fast. It should only be one to two days long, and you should consult with your doctor before going on a juice fast, especially if you have any health conditions.

Due to the danger of pesticides and other chemicals, only organic fruits and vegetables can be used for juicing. If not, the pesticides used would become concentrated in the juice you were making and you would not get the right results you were looking for. You would need to drink approximately up to eight 8-ounce glasses of juice each day during this fast, but your body will be getting an excellent supply of health-promoting enzymes, antioxidant vitamins and minerals, phytochemicals, and chlorophyll.

Begin by using watery juices such as celery, cabbage, aloe vera or even cucumber to dilute more concentrated juices such as spinach, arugula, parsley, and watercress. To ensure digestibility and taste, dark green vegetable juices need to be diluted with these more watery juices to ensure digestibility. Drink these juices slowly, taking your time with them, as if you were eating a meal. Taking in too many nutrients to fast will stress your kidneys and bladder and quite frankly, won't taste good. Finally, after the one or two day fast, reintroduce foods slowly by choosing light foods such as soups and salads first.

Now that you understand the parameters of an all-juice diet, lets concentrate on the types of juices and their benefits. There are several different choices you can make in regards to juices, such as apple with carrot, tomato with lemon plus a dash of cayenne or sprouts with pineapple. You will soon see the effects these nutrients make to allow you to look younger and more revitalized.

The fruits and vegetables best for juicing are:

Apple-Apple helps with skin and fix liver disorders. It is great for improving digestion, weight loss and it has a laxative effect.

Pineapple-Pineapple juice has an anti-inflammatory effect which relieves bloating and preventing arthritis.

Melon-Melon juice can be used alone. Melon juice is a great way to purge the kidneys. Melon contains minerals, chlorophyll and enzymes. Just what your body needs on a daily basis.

Cabbage-Cabbage rebuilds the digestive tract lining, alleviating stomach illnesses. There have been claims of curing ulcers by drinking a quart of cabbage juice day for a week. Due to cabbages natural abundance of anti-oxidants, it can help fight cancer.

Celery-Celery juice is also great for the liver. It aids the sleep cycle and allows you to get rid of the effects of junk food by promoting good cell chemistry.

Beets-Beet juice is great for the liver. Your liver takes care of fat metabolism, improved digestion and hormonal balancing. This can make you look younger and feel energized.

Finally, there are many books and references that you can use to get more information, ideas and recipes on juice fasting.

Sources:

*20 Simple Juice Recipes, Living-Foods.com

*Juice Fasting, Wikipedia.com