Juice Cleanses You Can Eat On
If You Want a Detox but Love Food, These Cleanses Are For You
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It's inevitable. Come January, someone around you is extolling the benefits of a juice cleanse. And since you went overboard during the holidays and show no signs of stopping, you start to think that a major detox is exactly what your body needs. Before you believe that your body is working in overdrive digesting all that food, it's important to note that the proven benefits from juice cleansing are still murky. Here's what we do know: fiber is a good thing, and so is protein, but these are the nutrients most cleanses leave out.
If you're playing with the idea of a cleanse but don't want to commit to a juicing-only lifestyle, there are more and more companies here for you. All these cleanses leave the fiber and protein in and get rid of all the crap, and some even reward you with a dessert!
Daily Harvest
While not marketed as such, Daily Harvest ($48 for six smoothies) is the perfect way to try a smoothie cleanse. Each of its smoothie cups comes packed with whole organic produce, nut butters, and other nutritional powerhouses like chia seeds, flax, and cacao — all you have to do is add the water, almond milk, or coconut milk and blend away! With over 14 blends to choose from, there's bound to be something for everyone, and the prep is beyond simple. Full of fiber, protein, and other good-for-you nutrients, the Daily Harvest smoothies are a perfect way to give your body a reset.
The Splendid Spoon Soup Cleanse
A popular complaint among those on a juice cleanse is how much they miss eating. It's an important ritual — the act of carving out time to sit down and enjoy the food in front you. The Splendid Spoon Soup Cleanse ($65 for a one-day cleanse) agrees. The cleanse consists of five nutrient-rich soups like lentil kale, mushroom with steel cut oats, and sweet and spicy beets. All soups are low in sodium and made with ingredients known to detoxify the body.
The Ra-Ra From Can Can Cleanse
For juice-aholics or those who can't imagine a cleanse without any cold-pressed goodness, The Ra-Ra ($205 for a three-day cleanse) from Can Can Cleanse is for you. Consisting of five tasty beverages, this 1,350-calorie cleanse is rounded out by a soup for lunch and a detox salad for dinner. While it's only available to residents in San Francisco, several other juice companies like Liquiteria also have juice until dinner (or lunch) programs. You can also create something similar on your own with juices from a local shop and these recipes for detox soups and salads.
LuliTonix
Though you still subsist on six bottles of liquid a day, LuliTonix ($180 for a three-day cleanse) is no juice cleanse. Instead, think of LuliTonix as some of the best blended drinks you'll ever have. Unlike the vast majority of bottled smoothies you'll find in stores, LuliTonix blends are not brimming with sugar but contain tons of leafy greens, as well as good-for-you herbs and spices like mint, ginger, and cinnamon. Best of all, unlike cold-pressed juice, LuliTonix drinks contain plenty of good-for-you fiber. Its cleanse programs are also customizable should you want a minicleanse or one that is adequate enough to support an intense workout regimen.
The Metabolism Kit From Urban Remedy
Deprived is the last thing you'll feel if you choose The Metabolism Kit ($235 for a three-day cleanse) from Urban Remedy. You'll be sent snacks, teas, cold-pressed juices, coffee, and meals for both lunch and dinner. All are made from organic and low-glycemic ingredients that are known to help boost the body's metabolism. It's the perfect choice when you're looking to detox or jump-start weight-loss goals.
Soupure
Like the Splendid Spoon, Soupure ($79 for a one-day cleanse) offers soup as an alternative to juice for cleansing participants. Made from whole fruits and vegetables, all the soups retain their nutrient-rich fibrous ingredients. Besides the program's cold and hot soups, the cleanse also includes a healing (and on-trend) bone broth, though a vegan option is also available.
Raw Cooler From Cooler Cleanse
Have your cleanse and eat cake, too! The Raw Cooler ($72 for one day) from Cooler Cleanse consists of three cold-pressed juices and also a raw-food snack, meal, and dessert (apple pie, tarts, and pudding are just a few of the dessert offerings).
Real Food Works Detox Soup Cleanse
Watch out, juice — it looks like soup cleanses are taking over the detox scene! The Real Food Works Detox Soup Cleanse ($68 for a one-day cleanse) consists of six gluten-, soy-, and nut-free soups that are full of fiber and low in sugar.
The Yoga For Bad People Cleanse From Juice Press
Coffee-lovers, rejoice! This 1,200-calorie cleanse from Juice Press ($48 for a one-day cleanse) does not ask you to sacrifice your caffeine habit, which is a given in almost every other cleanse out there. Instead, you get to enjoy a cold-brewed almond latte alongside three cold-pressed juices and a marinated kale salad. If this program doesn't appeal to you, try Juice Press soup cleanse or 1/2 Day Cleanse instead.
