This Is How to Prepare for a Juice Cleanse

The concept of juicing has long been popular — now, it’s your turn to try it. 

There are many reasons to try a juice cleanse. It helps you pack more fruits and vegetables into your diet. And more fresh produce on the menu means you get more nutrients, vitamins and minerals. 

Why you want to try it is ultimately up to you. No matter the reason, though, you should learn how to prepare for a juice cleanse before you get started. 

Here’s how to embark on the healthiest possible juice-based detox for you.

How to Prepare For a Juice Cleanse

It would help if you started getting ready for your juice cleanse a few days before you embark on it. You won’t just be learning how to make detox juice, either. You’ll have to prepare your body for the cleanse ahead. 

1. Drink Lots of Water

Your body is in for a significant change as you temporarily switch from solid foods to juices. So, ease it into the cleanse by keeping yourself hydrated. Sip the recommended eight glasses of water each day as you lead up to it and continue to drink ample water throughout the process. 

2. Skip Harmful Substances

Next, you can ease your body into juicing by weaning off of harmful substances. Obviously, this means skipping out on alcohol and drugs. 

But you won’t be able to have caffeine or sugar, either. So, cutting down majorly on your intake leading up to the cleanse will make it easier on your body. 

3. Eat Well

You shouldn’t spend the days ahead of your cleanse indulging in the foods you won’t be able to eat. If you do this, it might make you feel unwell as you embark on the detoxification process. 

Instead, you can ease your body into the process by eating lots of fruits and vegetables in the lead-up to your cleanse. Try skipping heavier foods, such as red meat or fried fare. 

4. Get Ample Sleep 

Whatever your reason for cleansing, you’re probably doing it to improve your overall wellness and cut healthcare costs. 

You can amplify the effects of your cleanse by adopting other healthy habits throughout it. So, try and get the recommended seven to nine hours of sleep each night to keep your body healthy. 

Sleep gives your body time to renew and restore itself. Your cleanse can aid in this process, but, while you sleep, your body has the time it needs to repair and improve. So, make a point to get enough shut-eye — and keep it up after the cleanse is over for continued benefits. 

5. Exercise — To a Point

In the lead-up to your cleanse, though, move as much as your energy levels allow you. You don’t want to push yourself too hard, but it’s great to keep moving — and you can head into your cleanse with the same mentality. Listen to your body and don’t push it. 

Cleanse For Your Health

Now that you know how to prepare for a juice cleanse, there’s only one thing left to do. Embark on your days-long detox and see how great you feel. 

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