The Lemonade Diet/Master Cleanse

Lemonade Diet Recipe (Master Cleanse)

I have had a lot of people ask me about the Lemonade Diet/Master Cleanse by Naturopath, Dr. Stanley Burroughs. I wouldn't recommend it as a weight loss aid but you will lose weight because you are not consuming any solid foods. Personally, I think it’s always a good idea to cleanse your system prior to any diet or exercise plan in order for your body to function more efficiently. Although this diet does take a lot of stamina and willpower as you do not consume any other foods/nutrients over the 10-day period and when you return to solid foods - you must introduce food gradually. I, myself, have tried the diet but only made it past the 3-day mark. It’s a bit drastic for me but there have been many people who are followers of this cleansing ritual, including countless celebrities who need to lose weight in a short period of time. However, always contact a medical professional before starting any type of dieting, exercise or cleansing program. Cleansing programs can flush out nutrients needed. Too much water can reduce salt levels to dangerous levels. Contact a registered physician before starting this plan.

The benefits:

· Rids the body of Toxins

· Dissolves and eliminates toxins and congestion

· Cleanses kidneys and digestive system

· Purifies glands and eliminates waste and hardened material in joints and muscles

· Maintains healthy bloodstream and blood pressure

· Weight loss at a rate of approximately 2 pounds/day

· Eliminates fatigue

*This diet recommends that you stay on it for 10 days for the best results

Drink around 10 servings per day of the following:

• 2 Tablespoons of fresh-squeezed lemon or lime juice (about ½ a lemon) preferably organic if possible
• 2 Tablespoons of Organic Grade-B maple syrup
• 1/10 Teaspoon of Cayenne Pepper
• 1 Cup of purified/distilled or spring water, NOT tap water

*Tip: Take an empty gallon water jug and filling it with the following for your daily serving of the diet.

• Juice of 5 lemons
• 1 1/4 cup of organic Grade B maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper
• 10 cups of purified/distilled/spring water

Mix/shake and you can sip it all day.

It’s recommended to do the salt water flush along with the Master Cleanse/Lemonade Diet for the most favorable results. Although some people have ventured on without it and still have had successful results. Discuss with your physician/nutritionist whether this is a good option for your specific and unique health needs.

Salt-Water Flush Recipe

• 2 level teaspoons of uniodized sea salt
• Quart of lukewarm spring/distilled/purified water – mix and drink immediately.

Drink it every morning as soon as you wake up, don’t plan on running off to any appointments for the next half hour, (at least), as your body will begin eliminating.

Preferably right before you go to bed, drink the smooth move herbal laxative tea to help with elimination.

Herbal Laxative Tea (Smooth Move Laxative Tea Brand available at health food stores)

After you've completed the Lemonade Diet, invest in a Probiotic to introduce the “good bacteria” back into your system that you may have lost during the cleansing process, however, do not take it during the cleanse itself.

Noticeable side effects can be migraines or headaches due to caffeine/soft drink withdrawal.

Hunger, but this will subside after 3 or 4 days into the cleanse.

Weakness - If you experience any abnormal weakness, do check with your doctor as you may be advised to stop the cleanse altogether.

Following the Cleanse

It’s recommended that you drink fresh squeezed orange juice (approximately 8-10 glasses) for the following 2 days after the cleanse to slowly introduce solid foods, while drinking several glasses of water. On the third day, gradually begin to add solid foods such as soups and raw vegetables and fruits.