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How to End a Juice Fast

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Updated December 31, 2011

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Proponents of juice fasting recommend gradually introducing solid foods back into the diet to avoid adverse reactions.

Here is an example of how to end a juice fast:

Day 1

Two pieces of fruit. Each piece of fruit is divided in half so there are four servings for that day.

Day 2

Lightly steamed non-starchy vegetables, such as spinach.

Day 3

Brown rice, fresh salad.

Day 4

Organic yogurt, unflavored and unsweetened. Eggs.

Day 5

Meat, chicken, fish, tofu, if eaten.

Day 6

Beans, other grains may be introduced, if eaten.

Day 7

Other foods, as desired.

When introducing foods back into the diet, proponents of fasting suggest:

  • Chewing food well so they are more easily digested
  • Not overeating
  • Noting any food reactions as new foods are introduced, such as energy, digestion, cravings, and other symptoms.
  • transitioning to a healthier long-term diet. Trying new, healthy foods.

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