The master cleanse (as the lemonade diet was originally known) is basically a juice fast. For a period of 7-10 days normally–though it can be more–you drink 60-80 oz of a special lemon juice drink throughout the day. In the morning, when you first wake up, you drink a mixture of lukewarm water and sea salt to begin the internal flushing process. At night, you drink a cup of herbal laxative tea to help encourage the expulsion of the toxins that have collected in your body. Master cleanse experts recommend you stay near a bathroom for around an hour after drinking the salt water and the tea… if you know what I mean!

The lemonade diet drink has many benefits. Consuming the master cleanse drink is a quick way to eliminate waste and toxins. As a result, people report increased energy, feelings of physical lightness, improved mental clarity, better sexual drive and performance, and more. Some people also report that due to the decrease of poisonous toxins clogging up their bodies, they have rid themselves (or experienced diminished) acne, athletes foot, excema, arthritis, and more. These conditions, while they may not be totally caused by toxins, are definitely exacerbated by improper expulsion of toxic waste. And, oh yeah, you can also lose a lot of weight relatively quickly.

As with any “quick weight loss” type of diet (although I stress again, that is not the purpose of this diet), there can be dangers. Rapid weight loss is generally not a good idea, although there may be times when it is warranted. Please consult your physician. This diet does not contain any fiber–hence the laxatives. It also does not contain any protein. It won’t kill you to go without protein for 10 days, but you may feel a little weak at times.

The lemonade diet is toughest for the first three days. If you can make it past that, you will do fine. The lemonade diet drink takes some getting used to, especially when that is your only food, but the system shock is mostly over after the first three days. It is important that you make a commitment to yourself to see it through. Remind yourself of the benefits and how much better you will feel after this period of temporary discomfort. This process will be rejuvenating for your body… it’s essentially a “reboot” of your system… starting over clean. Try the lemonade diet drink–the master cleanse drink–for 10 days and you will not be sorry.

It is a known fact that since 1500 BC famous people consumed raw food among them you can find: Leonardo de Vinci, Russo, Hippocrates, Tolstoy, and many more. Today many famous people follow their footsteps and consume raw food as a healthier way of life and maintaining great appearance as a bonus.

Before we start consuming raw food we need to better understand the biggest advantage in eating living food. In one word: Enzymes. When the food is heated over 48 degrees all enzymes died and we loose their blessed work. Enzymes are created by our body to support it in some of the most crucial tasks our body performs. They help in adjusting the food and consume less food but enjoy better feeding. Unlike heavy cooked food which is less nutritious.

One of the most important side affects of consuming raw food is maintaining balanced body weight. This is not the subject of this article but over weight problems are well known: blood pressure, heart disease, etc. We can benefit from the following if we keep in normal weight: improved immunity system, better night sleep, higher energy, and better digestion system, avoid skin disease, less fat in your blood, and live longer.

Another important element is consuming the correct blend of foods without mixing wrong types of foods. It is important to avoid mixing of vegetables and fruits, sweet fruits and sour fruits, fat and fruits. The reason is that every food group is digested by a different enzyme. The mixing could relate to a swollen stomach and unpleasant heavy feeling and an urge to take a nap while you have just eaten and should feel a live and energetic.

I hope that by now you are convinced that consuming raw food could change your life for the better. But how should you start consuming raw food? Here are few quick tips on how should you start to change your diet:

1. Instead of taking foods out, start with adding raw foods to your diet.

2. Drink only natural squeezed juices. Especially green juice made from celery, cucumber, and green leafs. (Try cucumber, celery, green leafs, some ginger, and ¼ of lemon).

3. Start your lunch and dinner with a big salad. Add nuts and seeds.

4. Start eating nuts, almonds, and seeds as snacks. Or some fruit.

5. Start to remove slowly processed food. At start 20 percent raw and 80 percent not and slowly change the relation.

Please note that in time when you start consuming only raw food your body will start to clean all toxics and it could be accompanied by bad breath, gazes, etc. This is normal and a sign that your body is getting one step closer to a healthy clean state.

Please consult your doctor before performing any change to your diet to make sure your diet fits your medical condition.

I am a Combination of realistic computer science engineer and an autodidact of Health & Fitness. I have had gone through some medical situations and found out some unusual solutions to them. I would like to share these with other peoples. If I could improve even one person’s life I will be more that satisfied and considered my job done.