YOU’VE HEARD OF THEM BUT WHAT ARE COLD PRESSED JUICE CLEANSEs?
Our body has detoxification mechanisms that are well-equipped to eliminate toxic substances and heavy metals from our body. Our liver is mainly responsible for detoxing our system of harmful materials, but our kidneys, lungs, and gut also help with this process.
So, although our body is capable to naturally detox, we can help to accelerate this by what we expose our body to, this is where a juice cleanse can be beneficial as it can help remove environmental toxins that can build up in the body, and give your liver a rest as you are having a break from simple carbohydrates, alcohol, chemicals, and preservatives.
Juicing was discovered in 1930’s by Dr. Norman Walker who was the first to create a juicing machine after studying the medicinal benefits of food and nutrition, he claimed that juicing everyday can help prevent diseases and help the body to heal. The process of cold-pressed juices retains more nutrients than the standard machine juicers which heat and oxygen can destroy some vitamins and minerals.
MAIN BENEFITS
WEIGHT LOSS
Due to restricted calories a juice cleanse is a good way to initiate weight loss and to kick start your metabolism ready for a healthy diet post cleanse.
ACCELERATED DETOXIFICATION
The elimination of toxins is enhanced when the body is not digesting.
FIGHTS INFLAMMATION
Vegetables and fruits contain antioxidants, vitamins and minerals that can reduce inflammation.
REDUCED SUGAR CRAVINGS
By eliminating simple carbohydrates such as white bread, baked goods, soft drinks. Simple carbohydrates enter the bloodstream fast, which quickly raises blood sugar, which subsequently raises insulin levels. Without fibre, protein, and fats in your food, simple carbohydrates alone will leave you neither full nor satisfied, and soon you’ll be wanting more hence the cravings.
INCREASED POLYPHENOL INTAKE
Increased polyphenol intake due to the raised vegetable intake- Polyphenols exert a variety of physiological effects including antioxidative, immunomodulatory and antimicrobial activitie
INCREASED SERVE OF VEGETABLES AND FRUIT
Fruit and vegetables are rich sources of several biologically active components that contribute to general health and decrease the risk of chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease. It’s not often a person will consume that many different vegetables in one day!
PACKED WITH PROTECTIVE ANTIOXIDANTS
Fruits and vegetables contain antioxidants that protect our cells against damaging free radicals. What are free radicals? They are basically rouge cells (chemically reactive) that need to be controlled by a healthy balance of antioxidants in the body, if the number of free radicals overwhelm the body’s ability to regulate them then oxidative stress is the result; which damages healthy cells and contributes to many diseases such as inflammatory disease (arthritis, lupus) cancer, heart disease, stroke, diabetes, neurodegenerative conditions, Parkinson’s disease, and many others.
INDUCES THE BODY’S PROCESS OF SELF-REPAIRING
This repair mode is associated with a reduction in insulin and insulin-like growth factor-1 production; two hormones that play a huge role in health and longevity. These hormonal changes lead to reduced inflammation, improved insulin sensitivity and stress resistance, slower cell growth, improved immune function, and reduced oxidative stress. Fasting also stimulates autophagy, an important self-repair process. Autophagy removes damaged components from cells and tissues.
DISCLAIMER
A juice cleanse is only safe for healthy adults, it is not safe for children, pregnant woman, breastfeeding woman, and people with certain medical conditions. If you have a medical condition you should seek medical advice before embarking on a juice cleanse. Consult your health practitioner before starting your cleanse.
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