Start your juice cleanse - with the right preparation

Juice Cleanse Phase 1:

In all honesty—especially if you have been eating rather unhealthily and your diet has primarily consisted of white flour, sugar, and processed foods—you should take preparation for a cleanse seriously. This allows your body to adjust to the upcoming dietary change. Doing so helps you avoid a radical diet, making it as easy as possible to start your juice cleanse. Depending on your current diet and the duration of the cleanse, we recommend starting the preparation three to five days beforehand. Our juice cleanse meal plan is also helpful for this.

Eat more fruits & vegetables before your juice cleanse

Start your preparation by consuming enzymes. These regulate metabolism and can be boosted by trying to incorporate more raw foods into your daily diet. Homemade vitamin water is also an easy way to provide your body with important nutrients. When it comes to fruits and vegetables, everything is allowed.

Reduce your caffeine intake before your juice cleanse

To optimize the effects of the juice cleanse, your body should ideally be in an alkaline state. Therefore, try to largely avoid caffeine, sodas, and other acidic beverages. Still a coffee lover? No problem! It is not essential to give it up completely during a juice cleanse. An alternative, however, would be to switch to lower-acid "cold brew" coffee, green matcha tea, or one of our delicious teas. All these alternatives maintain the alkaline state in the body and are also proven ways to wake up. Purists, however, avoid them entirely!

Drink enough water!

Thirst is often confused with hunger. That is why you should drink at least 2.0L of water every day. Fluid intake is very important even before starting the juice cleanse. Water transports vital nutrients into cells, simultaneously flushes toxins out of the body, and supports the kidneys in their natural detoxification process. In addition to water, you can always drink teas or vitamin water as an alternative—even during the juice cleanse. Teas in particular can support the body’s natural detoxification mechanisms and intensify the overall result of the cleanse. Plain water isn't everyone's favorite. That is why we have put together some zesty recipes that are both delicious and refreshing. Additionally, our vitamin waters are natural and thus free of additives and sugar. We have also listed a range of teas and recipes to support you during your cleanse preparation phase.

Reduce your consumption of animal products

Try to eat a predominantly vegan diet 2-3 days before starting the juice cleanse. This means: no meat, no fish, no eggs, and no dairy products. As an alternative to meat or fish, foods such as lentils, chickpeas, beans, sweet potatoes, avocado, and tofu can provide the body with similar nutrients. Classic cow's milk can also be easily replaced with oat, almond, rice, or coconut milk. Compared to plant-based products, animal foods are processed more heavily by the human digestive system. A purely plant-based diet relieves the bowels before starting the cleanse, giving them the chance to regenerate and be ready for your new juice-cleanse self.

Avoid additives during the juice cleanse

The sooner you significantly reduce your consumption of processed foods or remove them entirely from your meal plan, the better. Pay close attention to the listed ingredients on products. If you are unfamiliar with them, it is better to opt for alternative products. Note here as well: terms like "natural" do not immediately indicate unprocessed foods.

Avoid sugar and white bread

Industrially processed sugar, in particular, slows down digestion and increases the risk of diabetes. The body takes a break during the juice cleanse. Therefore, it is recommended to give up industrial, white sugar even before starting the cleanse. Alternative and natural sweeteners like agave syrup, honey, and maple syrup can make the transition easier.

Bread also slows down the work in the human digestive tract. White bread is actually considered a major contributor to weight gain because it does not satisfy hunger as well as other types of bread. It contains only a small amount of fiber, meaning the starch is converted into sugar more quickly. Once this energy is used up, you are hungry again. Important: Try to use organic products as much as possible.

Juice cleanse - Your body will thank you

Of course, these tips for preparing for a juice cleanse are only recommendations and not mandatory instructions. However, we do suggest taking one or two of these tips to heart and perhaps even integrating them into your everyday life following your cleanse—your body will thank you.

If you are ready, you can find our cold-pressed organic juice cleanses here.