Juice diets have become a major fad, with people pigging out on holiday or during the festive season and then relying on a juice cleanse to help them lose weight and detoxify their bodies. Here are eight reasons why a juice cleanse is not the best way to go.
1. Whole fruits and vegetables are healthier than juice.
Fruits and vegetables are loaded with dietary fibre, but you lose out on this fibre when you juice them. Fibre controls your blood sugar levels, keeps your digestive system moving and maintains heart health, among other things.