| Juice diet is a type of detox diet that involves a | | | | Those taking the prescription drugs should consult |
| short term intake of raw vegetables, fruit juice | | | | health professionals before trying for it. |
| and water only. It is considered a healthy diet | | | | The common ingredients for juice diet include |
| because juice is a great source of vitamins and | | | | celery, carrot, kale, apple, pineapple, beet, |
| anti-oxidants. It is usually a 3-day fast | | | | cranberry and greens taken with about 6 glasses |
| recommended to be taken in the warmer months | | | | of warm water. During the fast between 32-64 |
| of the year. Before the fast the dieter has to | | | | ounces of juice is recommended. Fresh and |
| drop bad eating habits and stop the consumption | | | | organic fruits and vegetables are recommended. |
| of alcohol, nicotine caffeine and sugary foods and | | | | Some diets allow the introduction of one meal a |
| engage in a preparation diet that consists of | | | | day while others are completely limited to juice. |
| organic fruits, vegetables and beans. | | | | Juice diet have their side effects and the most |
| There are groups of people who are not allowed | | | | common ones include headaches, tiredness, |
| to try this diet. They include pregnant and nursing | | | | hypoglycemia, constipation, increased body odor |
| mothers as well as children, people with diabetes, | | | | and bad breath as well as acne. Other extreme |
| low blood sugar, eating disorder, kidney problems, | | | | side effects include dizziness and fainting spells, |
| malnutrition, impaired immune functions and other | | | | Low blood pressure and diarrhea which can cause |
| chronic conditions and those who are to undergo | | | | dehydration and loss of electrolyte. Any |
| or have undergone a surgery. This is because a | | | | occurrence or worsening of these side effects, |
| juice fast reduces blood proteins and changes the | | | | the fast should be promptly stopped and a visit |
| reaction manner of prescription drugs in the body. | | | | to a qualified doctor should undertaken. |