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Ah, the start of a new year!
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Many people swear by cleanses and report an improvement to their health, mood, and appearance.
Simply drinking any ol' juice from anywhere around town isnota good idea.
Now for the nitty gritty.
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For most people, that threshold of calorie intake is around 1,200 calories per day.
When you use up glycogen, you lose the water weight with it.
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“This results in dizziness and feeling lightheaded.”
“Protein, fats, and carbohydrates.
We need all of these for healthy skin, hair, and nails,” says Schapiro.
You’ll Have Random Bursts of Energy
The bursts are usually fleeting and temporary.
“Your brain won’t be getting enough fatty acids,” says Kaufman.
That kind offood-combo teamworkis a real thing and can be really affected by a juice cleanse.
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“Good fats are very important for the correct functioning of our body’s internal processes.
“This can lead to discomfort when reintroducing foods after even one day of juicing.”
Your Breath May Stink
This one is so interesting (but makes sense!)
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that it’s almost comical.
“Saliva is only emitted when we consume food.
When saliva production is low, bacteria builds up.
Eating food can solve the problem because our salivary glands are stimulated when we chew.”
“Losing weight like this can cause dizziness, nausea, constipation, and fatigue,” says Kaufman.
This kind of change to your body is a perfect example ofsneaky reasons you gain weight.
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You’ll Probably Have Some Diarrhea
Get ready for those sudden urges.
“Liquids pass through the digestive tract much more quickly than solid foods,” explains Shapiro.
Why not try one of these instant-happiness,mood-boosting foodsinstead?
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Juicers should be conscious of this because many pre-packaged juices found at the store contain high amounts of sugar.
“These processes occur in the body naturally,” says White.
You May Lose Your Focus
Focusing on tasks could become more of a challenge during a cleanse.
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