Juice fasting means that you will consume regular juices made from natural and healthy fruit and vegetable juices. These replace the chemical and toxin filled processed and fast foods that many people have come to rely on. The differences can be surprising, with many people reporting increasing energy levels, reduced appetite, sustained weight loss, and improved overall health. There is no doubt that toxins are harmful and, unfortunately, many people’s bodies struggle to combat the level of toxins that are pumped into the body on a daily basis.
The stomach is required to digest virtually everything that we put into our bodies, and while it can cope, in most cases, it may struggle if you are taking acid suppressing drugs or if your gut has become filled with toxins already. Juices require considerably less processing than solid foods, and by gently chewing the juice before swallowing, you can further reduce the work that you stomach has to go through. This means that the gut is afforded the opportunity to reduce its workload and to recover from the strain that it has been put under.
The liver is the primary organ, within the body, that is used to detoxify, and because of the excessive volumes of toxins that many people consume, it has to work extra hard in order to try and naturally manage toxin levels. When the liver is placed under too much pressure, it basically lets toxins pass through unchecked but, through healthy detoxification, it is possible to allow the liver to properly perform its necessary function.
Many people comfort eat, or eat emotionally. Some people eat when they are upset, others eat when they are stressed, and some people eat when they are happy and content. This emotional eating could be the reason that you struggle to stick to diets, but through a juice fast diet, it is possible to get out of this unhealthy habit. Furthermore, the nutrients in the juice offer a healthy diet and help ensure that the body feels satiated, or full. Once you have finished your juice detox retreat, you can continue to consume some amount of fresh juice in order to feel fuller and negate the need to eat unhealthy foods.
One of the reasons that many people claim to have an unhealthy diet is that it is difficult to decide on healthy meals for every meal. Convenience food is, by its very definition, convenient, and it is much easier to grab a frozen ready meal out of the freezer than it is to prepare natural and organic ingredients. Adding juice to your daily diet, or going on a juice detox diet, means that you do not need to think about every meal in the same way. You can enjoy the reduced toxin levels, eat healthily, ensure that you obtain the levels of healthy nutrients that you need, and not have to think about where you will get the vitamins and minerals that you need for the day.
Vital Detox retreats offer beautiful, natural surroundings, as well as a network of people to support your natural juice journey. Discover the most effective juicing methods, and kick start the recovery process with a juice fast retreat.