Juice Cleanse Guidelines

You don’ t *have to* but it is extremely beneficial for your cleanse journey to try to eliminate the following food items leading up to your cleanse as well as after your cleanse.

1. Dairy

2. Meat

3. Wheat

4. Junk Food / Fried Foods

5. Alcohol

6. Packaged / Processed Foods

The body is a living thing and it craves living fruits and vegetables. While giving up some of your favorite foods is definitely difficult, it’s helpful to shift your focus to the good you are doing for your body by consuming living nutrients.

From digestive aid to cleansing and detoxing the kidneys, liver, and blood - your body will begin to show signs of restoration in the form of mental clarity, better energy and an overall sense of well-being.

While cleanses do help stimulate weight loss - the real benefits exceed losing a few LB’s. You will be flooding your body with important vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants to restore balance in the body. This will help strengthen your immune system and balance the pH level in your body. It’s also a good time to give your digestive system a break. Our body’s use an incredible amount of energy digesting, which usually leads to sluggishness and fatigue. By giving your body time to rest from digesting, you have more energy and your body has the space to heal itself.

Looking to transition into a cleaner, healthier way of eating or just a healthier lifestyle in general? Cleansing is a great way to kick star that! Sugar and salt cravings can be curbed by cleansing and resetting the palate. It’s also a great way to connect with your mind, body, and spirit. Let this be a time for you to really care for yourself by nourishing the body that carries you through all your good days and bad. Listen to your body and get to know it. and don’t forget to thank it for everything it does for you.

There are going to be many temptations around you but stay strong my friend - you’ve got this! While you detox, you may experience some uncomfortable detox symptoms. Some of these include:

• Headaches

• Fatigue

• Irritability

• Extreme cravings

• Lightheadedness

• Brain fog

• Skin breakouts

• Frequent bathroom breaks/elimination

• Gas & Bloating

• Beet juice will turn the color of your stool and urine red - don’t panic!!

Some people experience of few of these symptoms and others experience no symptoms at all. Make sure to drink plenty of water to aid in detoxing and get plenty of rest!

• Drink at least 64 oz of water every day (add lemon, cucumber, or fruit to make tasty and get extra vitamins!)

• Enjoy herbal teas

• Practice yoga or any physical activity your enjoy. Walking, dancing, swimming, hiking, biking are all great options.

• Spend some time outside – take a walk, get some sun, bask in the beauty of nature!

• Meditate & practice breathing exercises - envision your healthy, future self living your best life

• Take a relaxing bath with essential oils or Epsom salt

• Prioritize sleep

If you’re feeling like you really need to eat, snack on following:

• Cucumber

• Celery

• Carrot

• Apple

• Avocado

• Banana

• Blueberries

• Pears

If raw fruits & veggies just aren’t doing it for you then cooked veggies or soups are totally fine. Green smoothies with added healthy fats like nut butters or coconut milk/oil are another good option if your cleanse symptoms are overwhelming. Eating during your cleanse does not equate to failure. Cleansing is not about restricting yourself - it’s about giving your body a loving reset.

Now that you have completed your cleanse and you are feeling fresh, consider following these guidelines to ensure a healthy post-cleanse (48-72 hours post-cleanse):

• Try to steer clear of meat as much as possible the first 24-48 hours post-cleanse. The idea is to eat to light, plant based meals so your digestion has the chance to fire back up again. d Smoothies, juice, cooked vegetables, and soups are ideal. If you do eat meat post-cleanse we recommend local, all natural chicken or turkey.

• Meal plan! This preparation will allow you to continue eating clean after your cleanse and not shocking your body immediately with processed foods.

• Now that the gut is cleansed and healthy - it's time to put some probiotics in there! Probiotics can be found in kombucha, kimchi, raw sauerkraut, or any other live probiotics often found at the local health store. Probiotics help keep gut bacteria balanced - a balanced gut means less inflammation.

• When you start introducing foods back into your diet, take notice of how it makes you feel. You may find that your body does not agree with some foods. This is a great opportunity to identify any foods you may have sensitivities to. Introduce foods slowly to take note how they affect you.

• Don't stop juicing! Adding juice to your lifestyle will help you maintain alkalinity in your body along with keeping your immune system healthy. Other benefits include healthy hair & nails, glowing skin, and better mood + energy!

• Maintaining a lifestyle with high alkalizing foods will change the way you look and feel. Create small but attainable health goals for yourself. Nobody is perfect but if you make a few changes daily, it can be life changing.

Don’t forget we are always here to help you! If you aren’t sure what to eat during your pre and post-cleanse, we are here with suggestions anytime.

**We require all cleanse orders and orders over $100 to be placed before 4PM for next day pick up. Orders placed after 4PM will be added to the following day. (i.e. an order placed on Tuesday after 4PM will be available Thursday morning)