What You Should And Shouldn't Eat After Finishing A Juice Cleanse
If you're in the middle of a juice cleanse or considering beginning one, it's important to be aware of all stages of the detox, from beginning to end. While it's obvious you'll be drinking juice, it's not so obvious that you should avoid strenuous exercise — and be sure to add solids if needed. But what about right after it's all over and done with? Surely you can't just go straight back to your regular diet — or should you? Here's exactly what you should and shouldn't eat after finishing a juice cleanse.
The first thing many people want to do after being on a juice cleanse is to eat solid food. However, this isn't always a good idea, as it could make you feel sick or give you stomach discomfort. According to Mind Body Green, the best thing you can do is stick to fruit and vegetables before introducing whole grains loaded with fiber.
Elissa Goodman, certified holistic nutritionist and creator of Cleanse Your Body, Cleanse Your Life agrees, suggested to Byrdie that you should stay away from gluten, sugar, and dairy. Goodman also recommends continuing to drink lemon water in the morning, green juice by day, and taking probiotics to assist your body's natural detoxification process post-cleanse.
Doctors are generally against juice cleanses
Given doctors and dieticians usually recommend against juice cleanses, the key is ensuring you are doing it properly throughout the whole process. "Juice cleanses are a fad," Kimberly Sasso, R.D., told SHAPE. "There is no current, clear evidence that shows any health benefits to juice cleanses," she continued, adding, "There's a perception that juicing can 'cleanse' your intestines and 'reboot' your system — neither of which are true. Your liver and kidneys do all of the necessary cleaning."
If you decide to go ahead, do your research and speak to a professional if you have any questions or confusion, especially when it comes to what you should and shouldn't eat at the end of the cleanse.