Lemonade Diet

Posted on May 27, 2009 in Diet-Health, Diet-Trends

Lemonade diet, also called the Master Cleanse diet, was first described by Stanley Burroughs (a naturopath) in his book in 1976. The diet has again started getting attention since the publication of Peter Glickman’s book in 2004. Lemonade diet is further popularized by singing sensation Beyonce Knowles and Robert Quivers, co-host of the Howard Stern Show.

What is a Lemonade Diet?
Lemonade diet is a temporary (10 day) bowel-cleansing diet that, in many ways, is similar to juice fasting. In this diet, the only source of energy and nutrients are provided by lemonade made with lemons, maple syrup, purified water and cayenne pepper. The drink can be taken along with laxative tea in the evenings.

Lemonade Diet Recipe
It is recommended that one can drink about 10 servings of lemonade a day. The lemonade diet recipe consists of:

• Two tablespoons of freshly squeezed organic lime or lemon juice
• Two tablespoons of organic (formaldehyde-free) maple syrup
• One-tenth teaspoon of red hot cayenne pepper
• Ten oz of purified water

Benefits of Lemonade Diet
Some of the benefits of lemonade diet are listed as under:

• Lemonade Diet for Detoxification (Cleansing the System): It is suggested that lemon diet may clean out toxins from the walls of the colon, intestine and kidneys. This can enhance the function of internal organs and improve blood circulation.
• Lemonade Diet for Optimal Blood Pressure: The presence of cayenne pepper and lime is believed to improve the elasticity of the arteries, veins and capillaries. Cayenne pepper may also help in regulating the flow of blood and maintaining optimal blood pressure.
• Lemonade Diet for Joints and Muscles: Since lemonade diet detoxifies the entire system, this can help in eliminating toxins from the joints and muscles. This, in turn, may help in treating joint and muscle stiffness.

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