{"id":70849,"date":"2025-02-12T11:28:48","date_gmt":"2025-02-12T11:28:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=70849"},"modified":"2025-02-12T11:28:48","modified_gmt":"2025-02-12T11:28:48","slug":"how-to-do-a-3-day-juice-cleanse","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-do-a-3-day-juice-cleanse\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Do A 3-Day Juice Cleanse: What To Know Before You Start"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-do-a-3-day-juice-cleanse\/#Is_It_Safe_To_Do_A_3-Day_Juice_Cleanse\" >Is It Safe To Do A 3-Day Juice Cleanse?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-do-a-3-day-juice-cleanse\/#What_Are_The_Side_Effects_Of_First_Time_Juicing\" >What Are The Side Effects Of First Time Juicing?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-do-a-3-day-juice-cleanse\/#How_Much_Weight_Can_You_Lose_On_A_3-Day_Detox_Cleanse\" >How Much Weight Can You Lose On A 3-Day Detox Cleanse?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-do-a-3-day-juice-cleanse\/#3_Days_Is_Too_Little_Time_For_Significant_Fat_Loss\" >3 Days Is Too Little Time For Significant Fat Loss<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-do-a-3-day-juice-cleanse\/#Fat_Loss_vs_Loss_Of_Lean_Mass\" >Fat Loss vs. Loss Of Lean Mass\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-do-a-3-day-juice-cleanse\/#How_To_Prepare_For_A_Healthy_3-Day_Juice_Cleanse\" >How To Prepare For A Healthy 3-Day Juice Cleanse<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-do-a-3-day-juice-cleanse\/#What_Should_I_Eat_Before_A_3-Day_Juice_Cleanse\" >What Should I Eat Before A 3-Day Juice Cleanse?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-do-a-3-day-juice-cleanse\/#What_Is_The_Hardest_Day_Of_A_Juice_Cleanse\" >What Is The Hardest Day Of A Juice Cleanse?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-do-a-3-day-juice-cleanse\/#How_Do_You_Feel_On_Day_3_Of_A_Juice_Cleanse\" >How Do You Feel On Day 3 Of A Juice Cleanse?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-do-a-3-day-juice-cleanse\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-do-a-3-day-juice-cleanse\/#Can_you_workout_on_a_3-day_cleanse\" >Can you workout on a 3-day cleanse?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-do-a-3-day-juice-cleanse\/#What_should_you_not_do_during_a_cleanse\" >What should you not do during a cleanse?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-do-a-3-day-juice-cleanse\/#Can_you_drink_coffee_on_a_3-day_cleanse\" >Can you drink coffee on a 3-day cleanse?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-do-a-3-day-juice-cleanse\/#Can_you_eat_eggs_on_a_juice_cleanse\" >Can you eat eggs on a juice cleanse?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/stage.betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-do-a-3-day-juice-cleanse\/#The_Bottom_Line\" >The Bottom Line<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Juicing, the process of extracting juice from fruits and vegetables, has become very popular and continues to trend. A juice cleanse is a diet in which one consumes only the juices of these fruits and vegetables for 3-10 days.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=How_To_Do_A_3_Day_Juice_Cleanse\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Viral videos on social media show influencers talking about juicing being part of their lifestyle or have done juice cleanses and claim the diet can help with:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weight loss\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flushing\u00a0 toxins from their bodies<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Giving them that extra energy boost needed for the day.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Due to all these purported benefits of drinking natural fruit and vegetable juices, many people are drawn to this practice and wish to try it for themselves.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are among these people and are curious about how to do a<a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/3-day-juice-cleanse-recipe\/https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/3-day-juice-cleanse-recipe\/\"> 3-day juice cleanse<\/a>, read on to learn more.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_It_Safe_To_Do_A_3-Day_Juice_Cleanse\"><\/span><strong>Is It Safe To Do A 3-Day Juice Cleanse?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No, it is not. While short-term fasts like those done under intermittent fasting are considered safe, most experts do not recommend longer fasts that require up to 24 hours without food or even as long as 72 hours.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Going without food for long periods can lead to side effects such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fatigue<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Insomnia<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dizziness<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dry mouth<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Headaches<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Excessive urination (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC9998115\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC11494232\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Note that even if you consume some calories through these juices, the amount is insufficient to sustain you healthfully throughout one day, let alone 72 hours.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is essential to remember that despite what viral social media videos say, the benefits of a 3-day juice cleanse or even a <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/7-day-juice-diet\/\">7-day juice diet<\/a> are mainly anecdotal (based on personal accounts, not facts and research). The juicing diet does not guarantee you the same positive results.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition, while scientific research on these diets has shown they can have some benefits, researchers call for more research to understand their science and safety better (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC11494232\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC5438379\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nccih.nih.gov\/health\/detoxes-and-cleanses-what-you-need-to-know\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/37655747\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=How_To_Do_A_3_Day_Juice_Cleanse\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-69055\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/4898-detox-smoothies-recipes-to-lose-weight-1024x640.png\" alt=\"How To Do A 3 Day Juice Cleanse\" width=\"770\" height=\"481\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/4898-detox-smoothies-recipes-to-lose-weight.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/4898-detox-smoothies-recipes-to-lose-weight-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/4898-detox-smoothies-recipes-to-lose-weight.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/4898-detox-smoothies-recipes-to-lose-weight-1472x920.png 1472w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/4898-detox-smoothies-recipes-to-lose-weight.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_The_Side_Effects_Of_First_Time_Juicing\"><\/span><strong>What Are The Side Effects Of First Time Juicing?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aside from excessive hunger pangs from going without food, as mentioned above, you may also experience insomnia, fatigue, dizziness, dry mouth, headaches, and excessive urination.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Much_Weight_Can_You_Lose_On_A_3-Day_Detox_Cleanse\"><\/span><strong>How Much Weight Can You Lose On A 3-Day Detox Cleanse?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You are probably looking up \u2018how to do a 3-day juice cleanse for weight loss\u2019 because of a viral video showing almost miraculous results from this method.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What you should know, however, is that, regardless of what you\u2019ve heard or seen on social media, it is unlikely that you will lose a significant amount of fat from a 3-day juice cleanse. Here\u2019s why:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Days_Is_Too_Little_Time_For_Significant_Fat_Loss\"><\/span><b>3 Days Is Too Little Time For Significant Fat Loss<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to the CDC, the standard weight loss rate is 1-2 pounds weekly.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can lose this amount of weight in 7 days through:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stress management<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Good sleeping habits<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A healthy <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/calorie-deficit-meal-plan\/\">calorie-deficit<\/a> diet<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At least 30 minutes of exercise daily (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/healthy-weight-growth\/losing-weight\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If experts say that the above lifestyle practices can only help you healthfully lose up to 2 pounds of body fat a week, it is hard to imagine that a water fast\u2014not considered a healthy weight loss plan\u2014could lead to better results.<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fat_Loss_vs_Loss_Of_Lean_Mass\"><\/span><b>Fat Loss vs. Loss Of Lean Mass\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any weight loss in this time is less likely to come from fat loss and more likely to come from a loss of lean mass.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A study examining the effects of prolonged fasting on humans found that two-thirds of the weight loss was due to loss of lean mass, while only a third was due to loss of fat (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC11494232\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Water and muscle make up lean mass, which you lose when you follow fad weight loss diets such as juice cleanses or detoxes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>BetterMe: Health Coaching app helps you achieve your body goals with ease and efficiency by helping to choose proper meal plans and effective workouts. Start using our app and you will <a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=How_To_Do_A_3_Day_Juice_Cleanse\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">see good results in a short time.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Prepare_For_A_Healthy_3-Day_Juice_Cleanse\"><\/span><strong>How To Prepare For A Healthy 3-Day Juice Cleanse<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As seen above, experts do not recommend attempting a 3-day detox to lose weight, and it will likely not yield the desired results.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, if you insist on going through with it, here\u2019s everything you should know:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Get Rid Of All The Snacks<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Surviving 3 full days on only liquids can be challenging for anyone.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increase your chances of success by getting rid of available snacks.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go through your pantry and fridge and remove all the hidden snacks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This cleaning process will ensure that you do not sneak in a snack while on this cleanse, but it is also a good way to eliminate ultra-processed foods from your home and diet.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Studies show that these foods increase your risk of cardiovascular disease-related mortality, type 2 diabetes, adverse sleep conditions, mental disorders, obesity, and more (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bmj.com\/content\/384\/bmj-2023-077310\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just be sure not to repurchase them after the cleanse is over.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Plan To Stay Hydrated<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just because you are on a juice cleanse does not mean that all you are allowed to drink is juice. As much as you love your fruit and vegetables, there is no denying that consuming the same thing every day and at every mealtime can be monotonous.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You should also enjoy water and tea. Water is good for your health, so you should drink lots of it whether you are dieting or not.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proponents of juice diets claim that teas &#8211; herbal teas, fruit teas, etc. &#8211; can help curb food cravings. So, stock up on your favorite teas, but do not add any sugar.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Read more:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/hydration-challenge\/\">The 7-Day Hydration Challenge: Try This Expert-Approved Tips To Drink More Water<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Ease Yourself Into It<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to juicing experts, jumping head-first into this cleanse is not wise.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instead, they advise slowly easing into it, which can help increase your chances of success.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To do this, they recommend that you:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>1. Cut Out Processed Foods And Eat More Whole Foods\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Experts recommend pre-cleansing as a way to ease into the diet. It should start at least a week before the 3-day juice cleanse.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Stop Eating Meat And Dairy\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eliminating these foods is part of the pre-cleanse, which should start a week before the cleanse or, at the latest, 3 days before the start date of the juice detox.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>3. Avoid Alcohol &amp; Soft Drinks<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=How_To_Do_A_3_Day_Juice_Cleanse\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-70233\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/smoothie-weight-loss-plan-1024x640.png\" alt=\"How To Do A 3 Day Juice Cleanse\" width=\"770\" height=\"481\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/smoothie-weight-loss-plan.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/smoothie-weight-loss-plan-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/smoothie-weight-loss-plan.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/smoothie-weight-loss-plan-1472x920.png 1472w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/smoothie-weight-loss-plan.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Go Shopping<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The saying, \u2018Failing to plan is planning to fail,\u2019 applies to many facets of life, including prepping for a detox diet.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because the 3-day juice cleanse is so short, most people make and drink one recipe throughout. However, if you prefer some variety in your drinks, you can easily find many 3-day juice cleanse recipes online.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Some popular juice cleanse combinations include:<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Orange, ginger, and turmeric<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beets, apples, lemons, and carrots<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Celery, cucumber, spinach, and lime<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kale, apple, cucumber, lemon and ginger<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pineapple, celery, ginger, parsley, and turmeric<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Red cabbage, apple, ginger, cilantro, and celery<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kale, strawberries, green apple, lemon, turmeric, and a pinch of cayenne pepper<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you have identified your 3-day juice cleanse recipe and shopping list items, head to the grocery store or farmer\u2019s market. Once you\u2019ve bought everything, it\u2019s time to prep the ingredients.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>If you prefer fresh juice:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Clean the ingredients and store them correctly so they may be fresh for the first day of the cleanse.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>If you want to meal prep: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clean the ingredients, and make juice combinations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Store the ingredients in airtight containers in the fridge, where they can stay fresh for up to three days.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/belly-fat-burning-juice-recipes\/\">belly fat burning juice recipes<\/a> check out our in-depth article on the topic.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>The BetterMe: Health Coaching app will provide you with a host of fat-frying fitness routines that\u2019ll scare the extra pounds away and turn your body into a masterpiece! <a class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=How_To_Do_A_3_Day_Juice_Cleanse\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get your life moving in the right direction<\/a> with BetterMe!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Should_I_Eat_Before_A_3-Day_Juice_Cleanse\"><\/span><strong>What Should I Eat Before A 3-Day Juice Cleanse?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As seen above, juice cleansing and detoxing advocates advise cleansing one&#8217;s diet as thoroughly as possible before detoxing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid alcohol, caffeine, soft drinks, animal protein, and ultra-processed foods.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They state that you should try to eat as healthily as possible one week before the detox, and your eating plan should primarily consist of organic plant-based foods.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They also recommend not overeating the day before the first day of the detox.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Read more:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/drinks-to-burn-belly-fat\/\">8 Drinks To Burn Belly Fat The Healthy Way<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_The_Hardest_Day_Of_A_Juice_Cleanse\"><\/span><strong>What Is The Hardest Day Of A Juice Cleanse?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While answers differ from person to person, many people claim that the second day is the hardest for them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They claim that most side effects, such as irritability, mood swings, fatigue, etc., are often experienced on the second day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the second day is difficult for you (or any other day, for that matter), stay hydrated by drinking more water and herbal teas and practicing self-care, such as meditation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you feel too hungry and cannot withstand it, you can have a handful of nuts to hold you over.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Do_You_Feel_On_Day_3_Of_A_Juice_Cleanse\"><\/span><strong>How Do You Feel On Day 3 Of A Juice Cleanse?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People claim that the third day is often the easiest of them all.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They claim that the body becomes less hungry and more energized when it gets used to going without food. They recommend staying hydrated and continuing with self-care practices to help you ignore hunger pangs and become more in touch with your body.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=How_To_Do_A_3_Day_Juice_Cleanse\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-60013\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Celery-Juice-For-Weight-Loss_-Why-It-Doesnt-Work-And-What-To-Drink-Instead-1024x576.png\" alt=\"How To Do A 3 Day Juice Cleanse\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Celery-Juice-For-Weight-Loss_-Why-It-Doesnt-Work-And-What-To-Drink-Instead.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Celery-Juice-For-Weight-Loss_-Why-It-Doesnt-Work-And-What-To-Drink-Instead-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Celery-Juice-For-Weight-Loss_-Why-It-Doesnt-Work-And-What-To-Drink-Instead.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Celery-Juice-For-Weight-Loss_-Why-It-Doesnt-Work-And-What-To-Drink-Instead-1636x920.png 1636w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><b>Frequently Asked Questions<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_workout_on_a_3-day_cleanse\"><\/span><strong>Can you workout on a 3-day cleanse?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can, but most experts recommend that you don\u2019t.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As mentioned above, you are fasting for a prolonged period, not providing your body with enough calories to give energy. This deprivation explains why fatigue is one of the most common side effects.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because of the low energy, most people should avoid physical exertion as much as possible while on this diet.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, you can try slow and less intensive workouts. For example, you can leave the weights and HIIT workouts alone and opt for lower-intensity workouts like walking or yoga.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_you_not_do_during_a_cleanse\"><\/span><strong>What should you not do during a cleanse?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While on a juice cleanse, follow these restrictions:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t consume anything but fruit and vegetable juices. If your hunger is too great, you can make exceptions for nuts, but generally, you should only drink juices.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t do hard workouts. While you should rest for the cleanse, low-intensity workouts like walking or yoga are okay.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t have caffeine or alcohol. Only non-caffeinated drinks like herbal or fruit teas and water are allowed.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_drink_coffee_on_a_3-day_cleanse\"><\/span><strong>Can you drink coffee on a 3-day cleanse?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No, you cannot. Stick to water, herbal teas, and juices.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul><li><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_eat_eggs_on_a_juice_cleanse\"><\/span><strong>Can you eat eggs on a juice cleanse?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No, you cannot. You can only have fruit and vegetable juices, water, and herbal teas while on a cleanse. No other foods are allowed.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The rules state that animal protein consumption, including eggs, should pause at least three days before detox starts.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2196&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=How_To_Do_A_3_Day_Juice_Cleanse\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-1.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line\"><\/span><strong>The Bottom Line<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We have shown you how to do a 3-day cleanse, but we would be negligent if we did not remind you that such diets and detoxes are not considered healthy or effective.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Limited research claims that a juice diet helps <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/best-juices-for-weight-loss\/\">weight loss<\/a>, and if it does happen, it is temporary.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you wish to lose weight this way, we recommend better methods, such as combining a healthy calorie-deficit diet, exercise, and at least 7-9 hours of sleep a night.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The weight loss seen here may be gradual, but it will be long-term.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you simply wish to detox the body, know that your body already has a built-in detox system through the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Skin<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Liver<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lungs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kidneys<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Digestive system (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/vetmed.tamu.edu\/peer\/detoxification\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You do not need a detox diet to help the system work better. Sticking to a healthy diet, drinking lots of water, and getting enough sleep will help these organs function optimally.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Juicing, the process of extracting juice from fruits and vegetables, has become very popular and continues to trend. A juice cleanse is a diet in which one consumes only the juices of these fruits and vegetables for 3-10 days. 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