So what does a juice fast entail exactly?

A juice fast is an extreme version of the detox diet where you try to clean out your system but with fruit and veggie juices.

What does it involve?

  • Juice fasting is done only in the warm months of the year ideally spring.
  • Before commencing the fast alcohol, nicotine, caffeine, sugar, dairy, wheat, animal meat, fish, and eggs are supposed to be eliminated slowly from the diet.
  • About 64ounces of juice is is allotted per day of the fast. Typical fruits and veggies to be included in the fast are raw celery, carrot, kale, cabbage, apple, pineapple, cranberry, spinach, beet, and greens.
  • Citrus fruits are not allowed.
  • Up to six glasses of warm water are allowed per day.
  • Some variations can allow one meal per day to prevent weakness.