Lemon Juice Detox Recipe and Important Things You Should Know
November 27, 2009 by Nikki Backshall
Filed under Lose Weight
The Lemon Juice Detox was absolutely the right thing for me, but it isn’t right for everybody. I have got my energy back, am no longer picking up every bug that comes my way and I’ve lost a whopping 33lb too. I’m so glad I decided to give the Lemon juice detox a go because I feel happier and healthier than I’ve felt in years.
I didn’t go into it lightly and my research showed that there were many differeing views about the detox and a wide range of varying recipes and rules. I’ll start by sharing the recipe that got me the best results and this is the original recipe with no tweaks;
* 8 Fluid Ounces of Spring Water
* 2 Table Spoons Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice (does not need to be organic unless your juicer compresses the skins too)
* 2 Tbl Spns of Pure Maple Syrup – Grade B
* Cayenne Pepper – Only 1/10th of a Tspn
You’re done, there is nothing else that you need to add to this mix – regardless of what you might hear. You don’t need to invest in special palm oils or ingredients, just use what I have given you above.
For FIFTY years, this has been the recipe of choice and it’s based on the Master Cleanse by Stanley Burroughs. Although you might be inclined to tweak it and try other versions, I would encourage you to give this tried and tested version a go as it has proven results.
To help you filter out any confusion about this and version of the detox diet, let me give you some of the names thrown about that are all fundamentally based on the original Master Cleanse, I’m sure you’ve heard of some of the following; the Lemon Detox Diet, the Maple Syrup Diet (made famous by Beyonce), Lemonade Diet, Cayenne Pepper Diet, Lemon Juice Detox and Lemon Detox.
I tend to refer to it as the Lemon Juice Detox as I think it pretty much sums it up! You’ll read many versions and there are even ‘relaxed’ versions out there now too, though I have only ever done the 100% detox version and the results from that have been phenominal and I’ve never felt better!
You should be aware that it’s not a walk in the park, and anyone that tells you it’s a breeze is probably trying to sell you something. The fact is – it’s hard when you first start it and parts of it, like the Salt Water Flush (in the version I do) is quite vile but you have to weigh up the pro’s against the cons. Also, you do get used to the salt water flush and after a few days of your body adapting, you start to feel amazing. However, I can fully appreciate why some people don’t make it past day 1 or feel rubbish and give up by day 3.
I remember that around day 4 I was suffering some awful headaches and this is common, but even then I focused on my health and weightloss and got through it.
So – what’s the good news then? Well, by day 4-5 you will start to feel amazing. Your body is now in full detox and eliminating all of the poisons you’ve ben carrying around and building up. You’ll feel moments of complete peace and elation, it really is quite unlike anything I’ve ever experienced. I planned to do seven days on my first detox, this rose to ten and I finally finished on day nineteen!
So, will it be right for you? Well, I’d always suggest you check that you’re fit to go ahead with your GP before embarking on it and as long and he or she says yes, then go for it! Many GPs actively support and encourage the master cleanse and it’s many benefits are well documented, including the lowering of high blood pressure.
Good luck with your own personal journey with the detox, I’m sure it will be something you’ll be glad you did.
Want a FREE Detox Guide?, then visit Nikki Backshall’s site on how to do the Lemon Juice Detox.
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Lemon Juice Detox – Important Facts and Correct Recipe
November 25, 2009 by Nikki Backshall
Filed under Lose Weight
The Lemon Juice Detox was absolutely the right thing for me, but it isn’t right for everybody. I have got my energy back, am no longer picking up every bug that comes my way and I’ve lost a whopping 33lb too. I’m so glad I decided to give the Lemon juice detox a go because I feel happier and healthier than I’ve felt in years.
There are many conflicting opinions on the detox, one of the main ones that my research showed me was the ton of differing recipes out there. So let’s start by looking at the recipe I used, this is the tried and tested original recipe;
* 8 Fluid Ounces of Spring Water
* 2 TBL Spns Fresh Lemon Juice – use organic if you compress the skins
*2 Table Spoons Grade B Maple Syrup
* Cayenne Pepper – Only 1/10th of a Tspn
You don’t need anything but this, no exclusive or secret ingredients will make this better, this is the recipe that works, so don’t be fooled by expensive imitations.
The Lemon Juice Detox is based on the original Master Cleanse by Stanley Burroughs and although there are tweaks and changes that people have made, I would suggest that you stick to the Master Cleanse version as this is the one that has been tried, tested and proven to work for over FIFTY years!
To help you filter out any confusion about this and version of the detox diet, let me give you some of the names thrown about that are all fundamentally based on the original Master Cleanse, I’m sure you’ve heard of some of the following; the Lemon Detox Diet, the Maple Syrup Diet (made famous by Beyonce), Lemonade Diet, Cayenne Pepper Diet, Lemon Juice Detox and Lemon Detox.
I have my own personal favourite and I call it the Lemon Detox, this is what I based my blog on because I think it sums it up quite well. All of the versions are similar although the one I do is pretty much the master cleanse and I would encourage you to do this one. It’s been tested and it makes you feel fantastic.
If anyone tells you the detox is easy, then they are probably lying or selling something. It isn’t easy but it is rewarding, if you stay on the staright and narrow. There are aspects of the detox that I really didn’t like – I could have cared less for the laxtive tea and the salt water flush was an experience that I wouldn’t describe as ‘pleasant’ but the end result was what I had my focus on. The right mindeset makes all the difference to your overall success. The detox is for people who want fast but long lasting results.
You may also notice around day 3-4 the onslaught of some tough headaches – not pleasant but a good sign that your body is eliminating toxins and that your hard work is paying off.
So – what’s the good news then? Well, by day 4-5 you will start to feel amazing. Your body is now in full detox and eliminating all of the poisons you’ve ben carrying around and building up. You’ll feel moments of complete peace and elation, it really is quite unlike anything I’ve ever experienced. I planned to do seven days on my first detox, this rose to ten and I finally finished on day nineteen!
So, will it be right for you? Well, I’d always suggest you check that you’re fit to go ahead with your GP before embarking on it and as long and he or she says yes, then go for it! Many GPs actively support and encourage the master cleanse and it’s many benefits are well documented, including the lowering of high blood pressure.
This time in seven days, you too could have dropped a ton of weight and also feel absolutely fantastic!
Want a FREE Detox Guide?, then visit Nikki Backshall’s site on how to do the Lemon Juice Detox.














