How to cleanse the body in 5 days with the help of lemon and maple syrup

Lemon and Maple Syrup fasting, also known as the Lemon Diet or Master Cleanse, is a popular way to detoxify the body among thousands of people worldwide. The diet involves fasting for 5 days, during which you can only consume lemonade made from lemon, maple syrup, water, and cayenne pepper.

Maple trees in Canada are known for their delicious and nutritious sap. It takes 40 liters of sap to produce one liter of syrup. Maple syrup is highly nutritious, even more than honey: 100 grams of syrup contains 64% carbohydrates, 0.4% fat, 0.1% protein, 0.6% minerals, with a caloric value of 275 kcal. Maple syrup is consumed during fasting because it provides all the necessary nutrients and energy during fasting. You can buy it in health food stores (the maple syrup should be Grade B or C, not Grade A).

Lemon is an ideal food for detoxification – it helps eliminate toxins from the body, strengthens the immune system, and acts as an antioxidant. Generally, all fruits have a cleansing effect on the body, but citrus fruits like lemons and grapefruits are the best for detoxification.

Before fasting, prepare your body by eating only light food without fats and animal products for several days. This way, your body will be ready to handle the lack of regular food, and the transition to fasting will not be difficult. During the fast, do not consume any other food except this drink made of lemon, maple syrup, and cayenne pepper. You can drink herbal teas sweetened with maple syrup or honey.

The best time for the lemon detox diet is spring or summer when we naturally consume lighter foods.

Preparing the Drink
For one glass of lemonade, you need:

2 tablespoons of lemon juice

2 tablespoons of maple syrup

A pinch of cayenne pepper

250 ml of water

Mix all the ingredients and drink the lemonade immediately. You can use cold or warm water, as you prefer. Always use fresh lemon, not concentrated lemon juice from the store. Drink 6-12 glasses of lemonade daily. Take the drink when you are hungry, as a meal. The lemonade contains all the necessary nutrients, and cayenne pepper is taken for the energy it provides to the body.

Every evening, drink a laxative tea (Senna tea), and in the morning, drink a liter of salt water (2 teaspoons of non-iodized sea salt per liter of water). This will help you empty your bowels.

The fast can last from 5 to 14 days. The shortest duration of the lemon diet is 5 days because the body begins to eliminate toxins only after three days of fasting. The effects are incredible; this detox diet is truly worth the effort! Once you try this diet and feel its positive effect, it will become a part of your life. Medicine considers that many diseases come from retaining toxins in the body, and this is a proven way to cleanse them.

After Fasting
After fasting, it is essential to gradually introduce foods into your diet. Your body needs a few days to get used to solid food again. Be sure to follow this procedure:

Day 1

Drink freshly squeezed orange juice

Drink lemonade with maple syrup and cayenne pepper

Day 2

Drink vegetable juice

Eat 1-2 bowls of vegetable soup (avoid potatoes and carrots)

Day 3

Continue with juices and vegetable soups

Eat several fruits

Eat pre-soaked nuts or seeds

You can eat steamed vegetables and brown rice

Day 4

You can start eating all other foods

During cleansing, we recommend walking and light exercises because physical activity helps eliminate toxins from the body.

Benefits of the Lemon Diet
Cleanses the body of toxins

Improves digestion and bowel function

Increases energy and vitality

Improves circulation

Enhances the appearance of skin, hair, and nails

Helps lose excess weight

Note
During fasting, you may experience dizziness, light headaches, mood swings, and changes in blood pressure, which is normal during cleansing. The diet is not recommended for pregnant women, nursing mothers, and children.

P.S. After cleansing, it is recommended to take probiotics for a while to repopulate the digestive tract with good bacteria.

Source: Alternativa-za-vas.com

Edited by: Franjo Lenac