Vibrant Health
Flush it Out Three simple ways to detox
Juice Jumpstart
Put a skip in your step with a convenient and energizing juice detox By Mairead Walsh A juice cleanse can be daunting, understandably. Just juice. All
day. Every day. Despite being a healthy eater, even I was dubious that I
measuring. It’s all done for you, hence their motto, “we juice, you cleanse.” I actually found the experience to be easier than expected. My
could last without cheating. But I embraced the challenge for the good
energy levels didn’t lag at any point; I had no headaches or inconvenient
deed I was doing my body.
side effects. I only felt a twinge of hunger when I smelled food, which
On a recommendation, I tried Total Cleanse, a Canadian juice cleanse delivery service. I signed up for a three-day Energizer Cleanse, comprised
dissipated if I maintained the juice schedule—basically every two hours. And the juices were delicious. They use a hydraulic press to extract a
of six juice concoctions a day: two Green Juices, two Lemonades, Very
high concentration of vitamins and minerals for nutritionally dense drinks.
Berry, and Cashew Milk. This combination was said to provide “an efficient
The Green Juice, although less aesthetically pleasing, was light and tasty,
balance of nutrients which will detoxify your body, making you feel
whereas the Lemonade and Very Berry drinks were a sweet treat. Initially I
energized all day.”
didn’t favour the Cashew Milk, but it grew on me and became the perfect
I woke on the first day of the cleanse like a child on Christmas morning, eager to see what Santa (the folks at Total Cleanse) had left. Yes, they
goodnight beverage, undoubtedly contributing to my deep and restful sleep. The cleanse is designed to give your body a break, to eliminate toxins,
deliver it right to your door in the wee hours of the morning. This is one of the
and to put you on the path to a healthier diet, but I also lost 4lbs . . . and you
best things about Total Cleanse. Waking up to a cooler filled with my pre-
can’t argue with that! The three-day cleanse costs $144, but prices vary
mixed daily brews was a great convenience. For those heading to work, it’s a
depending on the number of days and location.
handy grab-and-go bag with six numbered bottles for the day. No mixing or
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