During a juice detox, you consume nothing but vegetable and fruit juice – and we’re not talking cartons of Tropicana here, more like a freshly-squeezed kale, spinach and apple juice washed down with a shot of wheatgrass. If it sounds extreme, that’s because it is, and as such it’s not suggested for a long-term fix, it’s typically done for around two weeks before reintroducing solid food.
It’s touted as an easy way to lose weight, with some programmes claiming that you can lose 5lbs in just three days. Combined with health benefits ranging from improved energy levels, better memory and increased libido it’s no wonder than John Lewis has seen a 60% increase in sales of juicers since 2013.
Typical daily menu:
Breakfast: Carrot and apple juice made with 4 carrots, 2 apples and 1 lemon
Lunch: Green juice made with 2 apples, 2 cucumbers, a handful of spinach leaves, 2 sticks of celery and 1 lemon
Dinner: Beetroot juice made with 2 beetroots, 2 cucumbers, 3 carrots, 1 apple, 4 kale leaves, 1 lemon and 1” of ginger.