The 21-Day Cleanse

Over time, waste and toxins can accumulate in the body. When these are not expelled, they can result in a myriad of health problems and a general feeling of sluggishness. Fortunately, through a 21-day cleanse, the toxins can be removed from the body resulting in improved health.

Function

A 21-day cleanse can be used for a variety of reasons, the most popular being weight loss, to increase energy, improve digestive health, and improve your state of mental clarity.

Diet Plan

During the cleanse, you should avoid all processed and cooked foods, alcohol and caffeine, meats and dairy and you should consume only fruit and vegetable-based foods and liquids. Water, herbal teas, and pure vegetable and fruit juices without added sugars are the only liquids that should be consumed.

Cautions

Women who are pregnant or those with a health condition (such as anemia) that would be exacerbated with a detox plan should avoid using a 21-day cleanse.

Fun Fact

Talk show host Oprah made the 21-day cleanse famous after completing the entire detox plan; she shed excess pounds and claimed to have found new mental clarity and awareness of the importance of healthy eating.

Time Frame

During the first two weeks of the three-week cleanse, uncooked fruits and vegetables should be consumed followed by drinking only vegetable and fruit juices the third week of the cleanse to give the digestive system a rest.