I am sure by now you've heard of something called liquid diets/ juice fasts/ detox diets. They are trending at the moment with juicers opening in many locations and pictures of colourful bottles being shown on popular social media platforms (i.e. instagram). They are mainly promoted as a way to live a healthier lifestyle, but is this true?
We don’t need to go on a
liquid diet, juice fasts, or detox diets. Our body
has a natural cleanser, the liver and it doesn’t need help from liquid diets it get rid
of the toxins.
From our previous posts, we
have been talking about the importance of eating a balanced meal and the
benefits of healthy eating.
These are the facts- you decide what is good for you.
1. Liquid diets are low in protein and dietary fiber
1. Liquid diets are low in protein and dietary fiber
Protein is an essential food group and liquid diets do not have a lot of protein (Healthy years, 2009). We need protein for a healthy immune system and regeneration of muscle. In addition, liquid diets don’t give us the same satisfaction as solid foods because they eliminate dietary fiber that helps us feel full and satisfied (Satija & Hu, 2012).
