There are many disadvantages to the juicing-fasting diet:
- Requires the purchase of a juicer
- Need to juice lots of fresh fruit and vegetables every day
- Lots of planning involved
- Need to start a pre-fast diet prior to the fast for one week
- Does not provide all the nutrients required for good health
- Cannot eat any other foods during the fast
- Very low in protein and may cause muscle wastage
- Very low in fat, so fat-soluble vitamins cant be absorbed
- Lots of unpleasant side effects associated with this diet
- Side effects include headache, fatigue, irritability, aches, pains
- Not recommended as a weight loss tool
- Unsuitable for people with any type of health condition*
- Unsuitable for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding
* People with any type of health condition should not go on this diet or at least seek medical advice, as it could be dangerous to their health
REFERENCES
- Cabot S. The Juice Fasting Bible. Ulysses Press, USA 2007
