CNB Fruity Talk:Body Cleansing Good For You

                   

Most people don't know that there are other, medical reasons for cleansing your body. If you are someone who suffers from any of these issues, body cleansing may be right for you. Diseases like: Digestive issues, Elevated blood pressure, Sinusitis, Psoriasis.

Juice cleanses, however, have been around for a long time for reasons including health and also religious and cultural purposes.

 Juice cleansing is the literal process of juicing vegetables and fruits in order to gain their essential vitamins and water content in one smooth drink.


It is also considered a form of fasting, since your body is missing certain key ingredients such as fiber and protein and the person is often under-satiated by the experience. Because these cleanses are calorie-restrictive, with each juice containing between 150-300 calories, you may only consume around 1,000 calories a day.

The pros of juicing include gaining essential vitamins and jump-starting weight loss in the body. The cons can include muscle loss, a slowing of the metabolism, and an onset of unhealthy eating habits (weight gain is often experienced post-cleanse).

Many of the individuals that use cleansing as a form of detoxifying or 'cleaning' the body, do so in cycles. For example, one might do a four day cleanse once a month or every two months because they feel that their body is in need of a health jolt. However, there is no scientific evidence that this process is more effective than the body's natural filtering system, the kidneys and liver.

Cleanses may remove certain toxic additives from our bodies such as excess sodium, fat, sugar, and preservatives which can sometimes help the body to reduce inflammation, bloating, gas and other GI issues. If you suffer from any of these ailments, try speaking with your doctor about whether or not body cleansing is right for you.

What are the best types of foods for juicing?
Foods such as celery, carrots, cabbage, spinach, beets, green apples and pineapples, pawpaw, water melon, are all great for cleansing the lymph nodes and digestive system because of their high vitamin content.

NOTE THAT
if you're somebody who loves to work out, it may be a challenge for you to do so while cleansing. It is also extremely important to be aware of your body and whether or not cleansing is right for you. If you're feeling dizzy and weak, it is important to listen to your body and speak with a doctor about whether or not cleansing is right for you.
Enjoy!