Frequently asked questions about organic juice cleanses & ginger shots from I·DO – Everything you need to know

Stress at work, another night of partying, and once again forgetting to give your body what it truly needs – everyday life can be stressful. All these things can lead to feeling uncomfortable in your own skin. If the body doesn't function properly, it can affect many aspects of life, which is why your own health and a balanced diet should be a priority.

That's why there are I·DO juice cleanses:

Choose between the Easy Organic Juice Cleanse (3 days), the Organic Balance Juice Cleanse (5 days), or the Lean Green Organic Juice Cleanse (6 days). Whether it's a short break, a fresh start, or an intensive challenge – there's something for every purpose among I·DO juice cleanses.

During the I·DO Organic Juice Cleanse, the body receives everything it needs – vitamins, minerals, trace elements, enzymes, and antioxidants. Our juice cleanses are a way to start fresh and replenish the body's energy stores with the best organic fruits and vegetables.

I·DO juice cleanses are genuine organic juice cleanses. Why does that make a huge difference? A juice cleanse aims to detoxify and cleanse the body, so what good is a juice cleanse if you immediately ingest pesticides again through poor-quality juice? That's why I·DO has relied on organic since day one and makes no compromises.

Furthermore, I·DO juice cleanses involve consuming several 240ml bottles per day, ensuring maximum variety and flexibility. After all, a juice cleanse should not only have a great effect but also taste good and be enjoyable!

In addition to the careful selection of high-quality organic and fresh ingredients, we have developed all our juice cleanses and ginger shots together with naturopaths to ensure that you do not lack any nutrients, minerals, or vitamins during your cleanse.

Finally, we produce only small batches to guarantee optimal freshness and avoid unnecessary waste.

I·DO is convinced that it offers the best organic juice cleanse! A lot of effort and love go into the development and production of I·DO organic juices every day – each juice is unique! Nevertheless, everyone has to find out for themselves what works best for them personally.

Indeed, the body is designed to excrete toxins independently through the function of the liver and kidneys. However, a little support to really flush out the body has never hurt.

Daily Greens:
Spinach juice tastes too healthy? No way! Our Daily Greens stands out with a harmonious blend of spinach, cucumber, and kale juice. Fresh apples and a hint of lemon provide the fruity note. Gives power and supplies the body. Spinach contains valuable nutrients such as vitamin C, beta-carotene, and important minerals like potassium, calcium, magnesium, and iron.

Liquid Salad:

Our Liquid Salad is more than just an organic vegetable juice. It's your daily portion of fruits and vegetables to drink. The cold-pressed juice is a real nutrient bomb and also impresses with its fresh taste. A splash of lemon contributes to this. Perfect as a refreshing drink in between meals or as a delicious pick-me-up during your juice cleanse.

Easy Celery:

Healthy yet delicious: Anyone looking to buy organic celery juice without making a face while drinking it will get their money's worth with our Easy Celery. Thanks to the combination with lemon juice and ginger, the celery's taste is slightly mellowed – without losing its health benefits. It goes down like butter, but is significantly more nutritious.

Karma Carrot:

A synergy of fruits and vegetables: Karma Carrot impresses with a harmonious blend of sweet and tart. Carrot juice meets tropical pineapple, fresh lemon, and juicy apple. This not only makes the organic juice taste extremely good but also provides many important nutrients that contribute to the normal function of the immune system. Perfect as a mood booster in between meals.

Pineapple Passion:

Our cold-pressed pineapple juice tastes like a short trip to the tropics: finest pineapple meets passion fruit, lemon, and ginger. A hint of turmeric gives the juice just the right fiery note and is a real secret weapon, considered a superfood with essential minerals, antioxidants, and vitamins. The perfect refreshment for body and mind.

Fireball Boost:

Hot, hotter, Fireball Boost! Our organic ginger shot gives you a vitamin boost with every sip and contributes to the normal function of the immune system. The citrus fruits contained give the immune shot a fruity-sour note. Our highlight: a pinch of cayenne pepper ensures a unique drinking experience. Thanks to the practical 240ml bottle, you can enjoy several shots!

Soulful Beets:

Beetroot juice is boring? No way! Our Soulful Beets contains two delicious beets that, together with apple, lemon, and ginger, are truly convincing. Beetroot, thanks to folic acid and iron, has a positive effect on the formation of red blood cells. Packed with important vitamins and minerals, this root juice gives you new strength and energy – for example, as an afternoon snack, after sports, or as part of your juice cleanse.

Sweet Greens:

Sweet Greens are made of this: Delicious organic cucumber juice meets our favorite spicy root: ginger! Add to that apple and lemon, which give the green juice the necessary sweetness. The vitamin cocktail not only tastes fruity-fresh but also provides the body with important nutrients – perfect as an accompaniment to your juice cleanse!

Happy Hazelnut:

Your break has never been so delicious! Our vegan organic hazelnut milk boasts an incredibly creamy texture and just the right sweetness from dates. The subtle hint of vanilla is a great contrast to the tart hazelnut. The drink is rounded off with a pinch of Himalayan salt. Filling, strengthening, and perfect for a delightful time out.

Active Lemonade:

Probiotic foods are intended to support digestion through active bacteria and have a positive effect on the immune system. In our Active Lemon, two special types of bacteria are responsible for this: Bacillus Coagulans and BC30. Together with activated charcoal, apple cider vinegar, and lemon, our organic lemonade offers a soothing overall composition for a healthy body that also tastes good.

In short: No!

However: The I·DO Bio Juice Cleanse consists of various 240ml I·DO Bio juices daily. The sequence of the juices is nutritionally balanced to get everyone through the day perfectly.

At I·DO, there are eleven different juice cleanses, ranging from 3 to 24 days. From a short, relieving break to a delightful fresh start and even a challenging vegetable juice cleanse, there's something for everyone. Through these cleanses, we have put together the optimal juice cleanses to support and nourish you in various phases and goals.

Of course, a longer fasting period is still possible. For example, you can fast for 10 or 12 days. In this case, the corresponding juice cleanse package should be added to the cart twice. An individual compilation of the juice cleanse is also possible. For this, the individual juices can simply be combined individually - they are always delivered in packs of 6.

I·DO organic juice cleanses are structured differently and have various durations:

The Easy Organic Juice Cleanse (3 days) is a simple, three-day break for relief and more lightness. 6-7 cold-pressed, never-heated organic juices are delivered per day, with Fireball Boost or Happy Hazelnut available as an extra in the value pack. Treat yourself and your body to a short break to catch your breath, recharge your batteries, and gain new energy. The Easy Organic Juice Cleanse combines six (basic) or seven (value pack) cold-pressed, unpasteurized juices per day in a perfect, varied juice cleanse package.

The Organic Balance Juice Cleanse (5 days) is a proven and enjoyable fresh start for a life in balance. 8-10 cold-pressed, never-heated organic juices are delivered per day. Are you looking for a reset or want to bring more balance into your life? The Organic Balance Juice Cleanse combines eight (basic) or ten (value pack) cold-pressed, unpasteurized juices and wellness drinks per day in a perfectly coordinated juice cleanse package.

The Lean Green Organic Juice Cleanse (6 days) is the demanding vegetable juice cleanse with extra-low sugar. 6-7 cold-pressed, never-heated organic juices are delivered per day. Do you want to feel lighter again? The Lean Green Organic Juice Cleanse combines six (basic) or seven (value pack) cold-pressed, unpasteurized juices per day in a perfect, calorie-reduced juice cleanse package.

All juices are, of course, 100% raw food quality and vegan, and free from added sugar or artificial additives. Each juice cleanse comes with a juice cleanse guide and app instructions.

The green juices are the engine of the I·DO menu. The high proportion of kale and other superfoods makes green juice an important part of the I·DO juice cleanses. If there is no other option, a little lemon or lime juice can be added to the juice.

It is also possible to create your own individual juice cleanse by purchasing I·DO Organic juices from retailers and combining them yourself.

Here you can also create your own individual juice cleanse with 14 juices.

Finally, it is possible to order individual juices online and create your own juice cleanse. A longer juice cleanse is naturally also possible by adding the individual cleanses to your shopping cart multiple times.

The calorie content of all I·DO juice cleanses is listed on each product page in the "NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION" section.

For most people, calorie intake during a juice cleanse is significantly lower than with their regular diet, which is why a juice cleanse often has the side effect of shedding a few pounds. I·DO, however, explicitly distances itself from providers who misuse the term "juice fasting" as a diet, because even if your weight will be slightly reduced during the I·DO Organic Juice Cleanse, without a long-term change in your own diet, the pounds will be back immediately after the cleanse.

Juice cleanses should not be performed during pregnancy or breastfeeding, as a juice cleanse results in a reduced calorie intake for a short period, leading to an energy deficit. However, during pregnancy, the body requires more energy than usual, which is why a juice cleanse is not advisable at this time.

After breastfeeding, however, it should not be a problem. In this case, any family doctor can also help and provide information.

If under 18 years of age, please consult with parents and/or a doctor first.

In this case, a GP should be consulted, just to be on the safe side.

Unfortunately, it is not possible to omit or add ingredients for individual orders, as the recipes are finely tuned and cannot simply be changed. Individual juices can be ordered online (or in stores) with every juice cleanse to replace a juice - I·DO customer support will be happy to help with any questions about replacements.

In this case, a doctor should always be consulted before ordering an I·DO Organic Juice Cleanse.

The I·DO Organic Juice Cleanse not only offers a range of delicious juices, but also products that are packed with nutrients! The juice cleanse provides a variety of nutrients - for example, vitamins and minerals.

In addition, I·DO guarantees a balanced supply through its varied composition and the different contents of the individual juices.

How long do I.DO juices last?

You will receive juices with a minimum shelf life of 10 days, but generally, most of the juices you receive will have an average shelf life of 3 to 6 weeks.

Can the juices still be consumed a few days after the expiration date if they have been stored in the refrigerator at under 7 degrees? This is possible, but not ideal for a juice cleanse. We recommend you perform the following tests to be safe.

Check that the tamper-evident ring on the cap is intact, indicating that the packaging is properly sealed and there are no leaks. Only an airtight seal can guarantee shelf life. Make sure the bottle or pouch is not bloated and that it remains thin and smooth. Bloating indicates fermentation inside the bottle. If the bottle is not deformed, this is a good sign.

If there are no leaks and the bottle is not deformed, shake the juice, hold the bottle to your ear, and open it slowly. If you hear a hissing sound when opening, it means the bottle has probably fermented.

If there is no hissing sound when opening, smell the juice for any signs of fermentation or fizziness. Trust your nose. If the juice has a normal, pleasant smell, there is no problem and you can taste the juice. A spoiled product would have a fizzy or rancid taste or would cause a tingling sensation on the tongue.

In this case, the product is still perfectly safe to drink and does not need to be thrown away.

It is important that I·DO organic juices are continuously refrigerated at a temperature between 1 and 7 °C, as this is the only way to maintain their quality.

Thanks to HPP technology, an innovative manufacturing process, I·DO organic juices have a longer shelf life and therefore remain fresh even if the cleanse is ordered in advance and started a few days later – ensuring maximum flexibility without compromising quality.

You can check the remaining shelf life and storage duration of the juice cleanse at home using the best-before date printed on each bottle cap.

You may have noticed that our IDO juices and shots become clear after a while in the fridge or on the refrigerated shelf in the store, as the ingredients settle at the bottom of the bottle. This phenomenon is called sedimentation. Here we would like to explain why this happens and why sedimentation is a sign of the quality of our juices and shots.

Why does this happen?
Density difference: The particles in a juice, such as pulp or fiber, are heavier than the surrounding liquid because they have a higher density. Without constant movement, these heavier particles sink to the bottom of the bottle and accumulate there.

What are the effects of sedimentation?
It only affects the appearance and has no influence on the taste. Simply shaking the bottle before opening ensures that all natural ingredients are evenly distributed in the juice.

Why is sedimentation a sign of quality?

You have probably noticed that not all juices and shots show sediment. There are ways to avoid or minimize this, for example by homogenizing the juice or adding stabilizers. Pasteurization – a process in which the juice is heated – can also affect sedimentation, especially in juices containing natural substances such as pectin, found in fruits like apples. Pectin, a natural gelling agent, thickens liquids when heated. In addition, the heating process can dissolve certain solid components or change their structure, thus reducing their tendency to sediment.

At IDO, we avoid artificial stabilizers and processes like pasteurization, which can destroy many natural flavors and nutrients. Sedimentation is a sign that the juice has been minimally or not at all processed. The settling particles are rich in natural fiber, vitamins, and other nutrients. By shaking the juice well, you achieve an even distribution and can fully enjoy its taste.

The next time you see a juice or shot where the solids have settled and the upper part looks watery, you can be happy: This is a direct sign of minimal processing and highest quality.

Shake, open, enjoy!

While it's not wrong to take it easy with your workload during a juice cleanse, everyone should still be able to get through a normal workday without issue. Many I·DO customers even enthusiastically report having an energetic workday during their juice cleanse.

I·DO juice cleanses also work without such prior treatment. However, a bowel cleanse can improve the results of a juice cleanse. Furthermore, an empty bowel reduces hunger pangs at the beginning of the juice cleanse - so it's worth considering, but not a must.

During the preparation days (approx. 3 - 5 days) before a juice cleanse, fatty foods, carbohydrates, meat and sugar should be avoided. Good alternatives are whole grains such as quinoa, brown rice or millet, and light raw food, fruits, and vegetables. By eating smaller portions, you can help your stomach prepare for a juice cleanse.

During the preparation days, it is also best to abstain from alcohol, nicotine, and caffeine.

Such preparation days are recommended for every juice cleanse to maximize the benefits. However, it is not a must - the organic juice cleanses from I·DO will also do good and unfold their effect without preparation days.

The I·DO Organic Juice Cleanse contains all the juices and ingredients needed for a juice cleanse – so nothing additional needs to be purchased.

A juice cleanse is primarily about resting and not stressing the digestive tract. While fiber is naturally an important component of a balanced diet outside of the I·DO Organic Juice Cleanse and is also important for digestion, it does not contain nutrients that might be lacking during a juice cleanse.

Green juices are an important fundamental component of the I·DO Organic Juice Cleanse because they also contain proteins. If absolutely necessary, the need for proteins and essential fatty acids can be supplemented, for example, with nuts.

Dietary supplements should be completely avoided - the I·DO Organic Juice Cleanse is specially formulated so that there should be no deficiency states in the body.

You can find the complete instructions for the juice cleanse on this page. There you will find all recommendations and precautions to follow. If you scroll down on this page, you will find a direct link to the composition of the juice cleanse (or shot cleanse) and the daily schedule.

If you cannot find access to your specific daily schedule for the juice cleanse, here is a direct link to each juice cleanse program.

• Easy Organic Juice Cleanse · 3 Days
• Post-Holiday Juice Cleanse · 3 Days
• Simply Green Organic Juice Cleanse · 3 - 5 Days
• Organic Balance Juice Cleanse · 5 Days
• Lean Green Organic Juice Cleanse · 6 Days
• Back-to-Sport Juice Cleanse · 10 Days
• NaturKraft Ginger Cleanse · 24 Days
• Turmeric Flash Cleanse · 24 Days

Depending on your daily rhythm, the juices are consumed every two to three hours.
You can find the recommended order in which to drink the juices during the I·DO Organic Juice Cleanse by following this link.
Of course, you can adjust the order according to your needs. Listen to what your body tells you.
*We deliver fresh products, therefore we reserve the right to temporarily replace individual varieties in the juice cleanse due to availability. We will then replace the respective product, but the recommended order remains unchanged.

I·DO recommends completely abstaining from toxins such as nicotine, alcohol, caffeine, sugar, and sweeteners during the juice cleanse, as this is the only way for the body to detoxify holistically. What's the point of detoxification if new toxins are consumed during the process?

A juice cleanse is designed to cleanse and detoxify the body from within, so to experience the healing and purifying effects of I·DO organic juices, toxins should be avoided.

For regular alcohol consumption, abstinence for at least one day before starting the juice cleanse is recommended. I·DO even explicitly warns against alcohol consumption during the I·DO Organic Juice Cleanse.

Solid food is not recommended and should be avoided during an organic juice cleanse from I·DO.

If hunger becomes truly unbearable, a little cucumber or a few nuts can be consumed. Additionally, it always helps to drink plenty of fluids.

During the juice cleanse, gentle exercises such as running, swimming, and yoga are particularly suitable. However, everyone reacts differently and can do more or less sport during a juice cleanse, so everyone should decide individually what and how much is possible. Nevertheless, it does not hurt to allow the body relaxation and rest - one should not overexert oneself

I·DO recipes and the sequence of juices are specifically designed to help you get through a normal day – several 240ml bottles are consumed daily. There's a huge difference between hunger and a craving for food. Everyone knows the intense hunger pangs just before falling asleep or in stressful situations – a distinction should be made between true hunger and a craving for food. However, the juice cleanse is deliberately designed so that no extra food needs to be consumed.

An I·DO juice cleanse may also help develop a sense of conscious eating. This experience can also be beneficial after the actual juice cleanse has ended.

If there's absolutely no other way, a few nuts, almonds, cashews, or a few pieces of cucumber can be eaten.

During the juice cleanse, both should be avoided, as they trick the brain into thinking food is being consumed, thus increasing hunger.

Caffeine and teas that contain theine should be avoided during a juice cleanse - herbal teas are good. A hot lemon with ginger and honey is also a good alternative. Of course, as much water as possible should be drunk, preferably still water.

I·DO recommends not immediately returning to old patterns and habits after several days of juice cleanse. A juice cleanse requires a lot of willpower, time, and money – so why return to the status quo right away?

A central aspect of the juice cleanse is to create a new relationship with the body, nutrition, and feelings of hunger. During I·DO's organic juice cleanses, one learns the difference between appetite (desire for food), hunger (a growling stomach), and a real need for nourishment. This experience and knowledge can be used to sustainably change eating habits.

To avoid immediately overloading the body after a juice cleanse, one should slowly adjust their diet and get used to solid food again – it's best to drink plenty and, if possible, avoid stimulants (such as alcohol, coffee, and cigarettes). Small portions can help to slowly re-accustom oneself to solid food. In addition, plenty of raw food and no fatty, hard-to-digest foods should be consumed.

The diet in the days after the juice cleanse can be put together from the following examples:

Breakfast: Lots of raw vegetables, fruits & fruit salads, vegetable/fruit juices, nuts

Lunch: Soups, salads, steamed vegetables, vegetable/fruit juices, whole carbohydrates (quinoa, brown rice, sweet potatoes, beans, oatmeal…)

Dinner: Salad, vegetables, whole carbohydrates, soups

By eating slowly and in small portions, digestion is gradually stimulated again, and the body is not overloaded. This diet can also be maintained after a few days, because perhaps I·DO's organic juice cleanses are not just a one-time experience, but the first step towards a new, more conscious life and a healthy, balanced diet.

Every person reacts differently to abstaining from solid food, caffeine, and nicotine, as an I·DO organic juice cleanse generally entails. Especially for coffee drinkers or smokers, the "withdrawal" can be noticeable. In individual cases, withdrawal symptoms may occur:

Fatigue and Dizziness

Due to the withdrawal of sugar or stimulants, such as coffee, fatigue or even slight dizziness can occur – but with plenty of fluids and light exercise, circulation can be stimulated again. During a juice cleanse, however, it is never wrong to rest and give your body a break. In case of slight dizziness, it is best to take it easy and rest.

Headaches:

Withdrawal can lower blood pressure, which can lead to headaches. Headaches can be combated by exercise in the fresh air and plenty of fluids (water and herbal tea).

Digestion:

Diarrhea, bloating, constipation, or a persistent feeling of fullness – raw food and fiber can initially throw digestion out of balance at the beginning of a juice cleanse. Here, too, plenty of fluids, such as water and herbal tea, help.

Skin Irritations:

The effects of detoxification can also show on the skin, namely through irritations, blemishes, and pimples. Fortunately, this is only temporary, and after some time, the skin should also glow with new radiance.

Sensitivity to Cold:

Since only cold juices are consumed during a juice cleanse and the energy intake is reduced by abstaining from solid food, the body can react more sensitively to cold and begin to shiver. Here it helps to wrap up warmly and drink hot herbal tea.

Bad Breath:

Bad breath can occur as a side effect of juice cleanses, but in this case, chewing gum or candies should not be used. Here it can help to gargle with herbal tea or simply brush your teeth a little more often than usual.

When withdrawal symptoms occur, you should not give up, because the subsequent increase in subjective well-being and general performance will be worth these hardships.

Every body reacts differently. For some people, everything remains as usual; others experience some diarrhea or the exact opposite, constipation – but does that matter? Generally, no. Changes in food intake can temporarily alter digestion. For constipation, it is recommended to drink plenty of water. Light physical exertion can also help stimulate the digestive tract.

As with all bodily changes and symptoms during a juice cleanse, a doctor should be consulted if symptoms persist for several days.

I·DO delivers fresh products, so individual varieties in the juice cleanse may be temporarily replaced due to availability issues. If demand for certain products is particularly high or if individual juices are unavailable, they will be partially or fully substituted – however, the recommended order for your consumption will remain unchanged.