Juice fasting

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Juice Fasting

Juice fasting, also known as juice cleansing, is a type of fasting that involves the consumption of fruit and vegetable juices in lieu of solid foods for a specific period of time.

Pronunciation

Juice fasting: /ˈdʒuːs ˈfɑːstɪŋ/

Etymology

The term "juice fasting" is derived from the words "juice", which refers to the liquid extract derived from fruits and vegetables, and "fasting", which is the act of willingly abstaining from some or all food and in some cases drink, for a period of time.

Description

Juice fasting is often used for detoxification purposes, weight loss, or as part of a general health regimen. It is considered a type of fad diet, with proponents claiming that it can aid in weight loss, improve skin clarity, and boost energy levels. However, these claims are not universally accepted by the medical community, and juice fasting can have potential health risks if not properly managed.

Related Terms

  • Detoxification: The physiological or medicinal removal of toxic substances from a living organism, including the human body, which is mainly carried out by the liver.
  • Fasting: The willing abstinence or reduction from some or all food, drink, or both, for a period of time.
  • Fad diet: A diet that is popular for a time, similar to fads in fashion, without being a standard dietary recommendation, and often promising unreasonably fast weight loss or nonsensical health improvements.
  • Nutrition: The science that interprets the nutrients and other substances in food in relation to maintenance, growth, reproduction, health and disease of an organism.

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