Today on the Internet you can find a thousand and more juice-based detox programs. Also, for many, orange juice for breakfast is an integral part of the morning ritual. Often on an empty stomach.
The reality is that citrus in any of its forms is harmful for people with a healthy gastrointestinal tract, not to mention those who suffer from high acidity, gastritis, are predisposed to developing ulcers or allergies.
With regular and uncontrolled consumption, the “results” can be as follows:
diabetes;
exacerbation of gastritis and other gastrointestinal problems;
insulin resistance;
constant feeling of hunger
Detox programs have the right to life, but they must be adjusted together with a specialist: they must consist of nut milk, smoothies and vegetable juices.
The thing is that fruits have fiber, juice contains only a large amount of sugar. For example, an orange contains on average 11-14 g of sugar, a small glass (200 ml) of fresh juice contains 22-24 g. The body needs fiber. And if there is enough in whole fruits, then in juices it is not at all. The lack of solid food in the large intestine, which actually feeds on beneficial bacteria and microorganisms, leads to interruptions in the proper functioning of the digestive tract.
The detox offered by internet sources is more like fasting days. A specialist compiles a real cleaning program, which provides a diet not only for discharge, but also for the correct output. The easiest and most harmless option for a home detox is a vegetarian day. It is also useful for the prevention of SARS.
