Tips on Doing a Juice Fast
As juice provides the vital nutrients during a fast, it is important the juice itself is wholesome which is dependent on the source of the fruit and vegetable and how it is processed. Organic, Global GAP-certified fruit and vegetable is highly recommended. The preferred methodology is slow juicing also known as cold-pressed using a masticating juicer.
Compared to juice extraction from a blender and other methods, a cold-pressed juice contains up to five times more vitamins, minerals and enzymes due to minimal exposure to heat and air.
Additionally, slow juicing does not cause oxidation so it means that the enzymes and nutrients are preserved and the freshness lasts longer, up to 48 hours. Trusted juice brands such as Mandala Juice, Jus, or Ep all follow these guidelines.
If you have no time to make your own juice, try the Detox Cleanse Kit by Mandala Juice which comes in packs of 8 bottles (300ml each) of different vegetable and fruit combination for 1-day, 3-day, and 7-day programs. The 8 bottles per day are designed to be consumed every 2-3 hours throughout the day ensuring sufficient nutrient intake. Mandala’s juice is as pure as they come since no water, sugar or preservatives are added.
Group Support
If you find doing a cleanse by yourself is too challenging and prefer the camaraderie and support of a group, then joining a retreat of like-minded individuals is your best bet. Fortunately, you won’t have to go far since Vietnam Detox operates four and seven-day retreats in Dalat. In addition to fasting, the retreat offers educational workshop and activities such as guided forest walks to make the experience more enjoyable. The educational workshops are led by Dieter Buchner, Founder and Retreat Leader, who believes that education on healthy living and how to prepare your own juice and healthy foods, are the key factors in helping participants sustain a healthy lifestyle when they return to their everyday life. Another benefit of the retreat is being able to spend time in nature with forest walks which not only burn calories but more importantly, allows your body to decompress and to reconnect with your inner self.
A juice fast is not for everyone and the key to a successful fast is starting with realistic expectations. If you are new to a juice fast, it is recommended that you start with a 1-day cleanse and continue to add more days when you are more comfortable with the process.
