Why juice cleanses are unhealthy

Some reviewers, especially online, will also describe the side effects of the cleanse, as well as whether or not it worked. Lee suggests speaking to a dietitian to ensure there are no potential risks to participating in the program. World Canada Local. Full Menu Search Menu. Close Local your local region National. Search Submit search Quick Search.

Comments Close comments menu. Video link. Close X. Click to scroll back to top of the page Back to top. By Arti Patel Global News. Posted January 3, pm. Updated January 3, pm. Beets and carrots, for example, are higher-sugar vegetables, while celery and greens, like kale and spinach, contain less sugar. I like to say aim for a ratio of vegetables to fruit in your juice. Is there anything you would suggest people look out for or avoid when buying a prepackaged, fresh-pressed juice blend?

SS: Look at the expiration date. Fresh juice can develop harmful bacteria and should be consumed as fresh as possible. Also, look at the servings in the bottle and how many grams of sugar it has. One of the key recommendations from the Dietary Guidelines for Americans is to consume less than 10 percent of calories per day from added sugar.

Beverages, including percent fruit juice, count for almost half of all added sugars consumed by Americans. Would you recommend trying this diet? SS: Personally, I do not recommend a juice cleanse for long-term sustainable weight loss for my patients.

If you have a health condition such as diabetes, I would not recommend juicing due to its concentrated sugar content and ability to trigger an increased insulin response. If you have renal disease you may need to limit your fluid intake and avoid certain nutrients filtered by the kidneys, like potassium, which is found in many fruits and vegetables oranges, bananas, tomatoes, and spinach.

Also, some juices high in vitamin K, like those with kale or spinach, may affect anti-blood clotting medication. What should one consider before deciding to try an all-juice diet? Is it for a reset? To detoxify? To lose weight? Pro tip: Ditch the juice cleanse and follow this whole foods plan instead for a diet reset.

If you also feel like some back-to-basics eating is in order after a splurge-heavy holiday season, we get it. As it turns out, the best way to support these multifaceted mechanisms is by feeding our bodies the right way—with adequate calories, sufficient hydration, and foods that are high in fiber and healthy fats.

Diets low in calories can leave you feeling weak and, if done for too long, may negatively affect your metabolism. Bergquist says.