Looking for a ways to achieve Optimum Health and Wellness? This Detox Guide will provide the most concise information you need to understand about cleansing and rejuvenating your mind and body.

Imagine the stress and burden that we are putting on our body’s natural detoxification system. Without any proper maintenance and nutrition to renew our mind and body, these hazardous effects accumulates and weakens our immune function.

Juice Detox the Nutritional Way 

Many people are beginning to embark on juice detox. This is the method of consuming only vegetable or fruit juices and the avoidance of solid foods. It is totally different from pure detox which avoids any form of food through the mouth.

The intention of this detox style is to speed up our body’s natural detoxification process and eliminate as much toxins as possible within the short period of time.

However, juice detox type of detoxification can be pretty intense and should be done temporarily and in intervals.

We have a preference for juice detox over water detox because juicing still provides our body access to nutrition for their purpose of cleansing. Juices are an easy source of nutrients and digested without much hassle by our digestive system. Then it can simply feed all our cells and natural detoxification organs to clear our all toxins and wastes.

Here are some great juices detox recipes that you can create

Lemon juice detox: This is an ultimate recipe and has been tested by many to use in their weight loss program as well. It has a very effective cleansing result. This is great for your liver and gallbladder detox. 2 tablespoons of freshly squeezed lemon or lime Add on 8 ounces of purified water To reduce the sourness, add on some maple syrup Some people add on cayenne pepper since it has powerful healing process for mucous membranes

Drink at least 10 glasses of this Lemon juice but try to avoid more than 12 a day. Make sure that you keep the juice in a closed container.

Vegetable juice detox:
This is one of the best types of juice detox where you are able to achieve nutrition and minerals. It also helps balance our body toward higher alkaline balance against the usual acidic condition it experiences. Add on these beautiful ingredients for your juice:

Carrots – Contain beta-carotene to heal our eyes and arthritis Beets – Good for liver and gallbladder Spinach – Heal anemia and eczema Celery & cucumber – Helps in reducing diabetes Garlic – Strengthen our immune system and prevents colds Parsley – Reduces edema and promote better kidney function Tomato – Rich in Lycopene for cancer prevention Any green vegetables – Promotes good digestive system and reduces cardiovascular diseases Chlorella Blue-green algae Spirulina

Your potential amino acids consumption can be obtained from the last three ingredients. Of course, within your vegetable juice fast you can add in some other herbs and spices like ginger root, cilantro, green onion, etc.

Fruit juice detox:

Other types of juice detox are through the consumption of fruit juices where it is effective in assisting many of our organs in their detoxification and healing processes. Apple – Effective for liver and gastrointestinal tract Pears – For healing the gallbladder Grapes – Fantastically good in cleansing the colon Papaya - Superb detox fruit for hemorrhoids, colitis, as well as ingestion by building enzyme growth Watermelon – Good for the kidney Black cherry – Regulates menstrual problems

Smoothie Cleanse a Great Substitute for Juice

The smoothie cleanse using smoothies to create a great taste as well providing all the necessary nutritional requirements found in vegetables and fruits.

To make a smoothie, you just need to use a blender, add one cup of fruit juice or organic soymilk or rice milk (we avoid cow’s milk by all means), then add one cup of fresh fruits + half a banana to be blended together. It will form into a rich and creamy liquid.

There are so many things that you can add on to your smoothie, for example having flaxseeds, protein powders, algae, your supplements, probiotics, etc. The addition of protein powders is for those who need higher protein consumption like athletes or people who are hypoglycemic. The way to drink such smoothies is to chew them so that it promotes salivation for good digestive process in your gut.

Here are some great smoothie cleanse recipes that you can create. It will make your experience drinking smoothies a fantastic one. It is also another healthy substitute toward your juice cleanse regime.

Banana Shake: Bananas are known for their provision of electrolytes and also providing good calories to boost your energy. 1 cup of milk alternative 1 banana (fresh preferably) 1 – 2 tablespoons of protein powder 4 pieces of mint leaves

Berry Smoothie: Berries have high amounts of fiber and also powerful antioxidants properties. 1 cup of milk alternative, or juice ½ - 1 cup of berries (frozen would create more milkshake effect) 1 – 2 tablespoons of protein powder as an option 1 banana

Carrot Smoothie: It has good amounts of antioxidants such as beta carotene, vitamin B, vitamin C, and pectin fiber that can help to reduce cholesterol. 1 cup of carrot juice (either fresh or freshly bottled) 2 tablespoons of apple juice 1 tablespoon of lemon juice

Purple Grape-Papaya Smoothie: Papaya is rich in vitamin C, potassium, folate, lutein and zeaxanthin (antioxidants for the eyes), and high in fiber. The purple grapes have flavonoids that are cardioprotective in nature. 1 cup of purple grape juice 1 cup of fresh or frozen papaya slices Optional addition of flax oil or protein powder

Blended Avocado Freeze: Avocado contains mono and polyunsaturated fats. Other nutritional properties are folate, lutein, vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin B complexes and magnesium, and potassium. ½ a piece of avocado that is peeled, pitted and sliced. 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 cup of frozen cherries, pitted 1 cup of orange juice

All these smoothie cleanse recipes should be combined together in a blender and drink it as soon as you finish blending them. That is when you can taste and absorb the greatest amount of nutrition from these fruits and vegetables.