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Master Cleanse Diet

03-17-2009

The Master Cleanse diet is more of a detoxification program than a diet with the obvious side effect of weight loss caused by a reduced calorie intake.

Designed by Stanley Burroughs back in 1941 the diet still remains popular to this day for its simplicity. Also known as the Lemon Cleanse diet, this detox diet plan was stated to remove harmful toxins, reduce weight and cure every kind of disease, a rather bold statement even at that time.

The Master Cleanse diet works by you drinking only a lemonade cocktail made from fresh lemons, filtered water, maple syrup and cayenne pepper. A minimum of 60oz of drink need to be consumed a day but not more than 120oz and to prevent dehydration, water in the ratio of 1oz per 1pound of body weight also needs to be drunk.

Ingredients for 1 glass
10 ounces filtered water
2 tablespoons maple syrup
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Dash cayenne pepper

During the cleanse for which the recommended duration is 10 days, no food should be eaten.

The detoxifcation is said to result in increased energy, weight loss, improvement in skin condition and general health. Critics of the Master Cleanse diet state that the lack of essential nutrients and protein in this program can lead to protein deficiency, headaches, stomach upsets, constipation and irritable bowel syndrome.

As with most detoxification programs the first few days are likely to be difficult as the body learns to live without certain foods, which can cause headaches, cravings, fatigue, sickness and emotional swings.

Other formats of this diet require a salt water flush every morning, a laxative tea each evening and peppermint tea can be drunk during the day.

Ending the detox needs to be carried out slowly with a gradual move to citrus juices, raw vegetables, fruit and vegetable soups before eating more substancial foods. Followers of the Master Cleanse diet are advised to wait 3 to 6 months between subsequent diets.

As with all diets and especially detoxification programs, medical supervision and intruction is strongly advised before starting.