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Understanding the 72 Hour Fruit Fast

The 72 hour fruit fast, sometimes called the fruit flush diet or fruit detox, is a short juicing plan intended to help remove toxins, spur quick weight loss, and stimulate improved health. It involves consuming only fresh fruit and vegetable juices for 3 days before slowly reintroducing other foods.

Advocates claim benefits like sustainable weight loss, elimination of cravings, increased energy, improved gut health and digestion, better sleep, clearer skin, and reduced inflammation when followed periodically. However, extreme low-calorie diets can also carry risks.

Origins of the Fruit Fast Diet

The fruit flush diet was designed by nutritionist Jan McBarron in her 2008 book Weight Loss Fast and Simple. Her clients initially followed the plan for 6 days but found 3 days more sustainable long-term while still experiencing benefits.

The idea of cleansing diets and intermittent fasting continues a long tradition within wellness culture and natural health movements. Proponents view the body as accumulating toxins from dietary and environmental sources which fasting then removes.

How the 72 Hour Fruit Fast Works

The fruit flush diet involves consuming only fresh fruit and vegetable juices for 72 hours, then slowly reintroducing foods over another 48 hours. Pre-made juices cannot contain added sugars, preservatives, or thickeners.

Approved fruits include apples, oranges, grapefruit, grapes, melons, stone fruits, tropical fruits, berries, and some tomatoes and cucumbers with skins removed. Lemons and limes add flavor.

Each day consists of unlimited fruit juices separated by alkaline vegetable juices made from greens like spinach, celery, kale, or parsley for detoxification. Participants can consume around 4-5 quarts of juice daily. Strict adherence is considered vital to achieve desired results.

Cleansing Mechanisms and Weight Loss

Fruit and vegetable juices provide key electrolytes, vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients but far fewer calories than normal diets, initiating mild ketosis. This forces stored glucose and fat to burn as fuel to support the brain and organs instead.

These processes are thought to stabilize blood sugars, remove accumulated waste and toxins, stimulate improved digestion and elimination, decrease inflammation, and encourage weight loss, especially initial water weight and bloating. Hunger and cravings may return however when resuming regular eating.

The Potential Benefits of a Periodic Fruit Fast

Advocates view the fruit flush diet as a way to periodically restart healthier dietary habits, remove toxins, improve

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult with a healthcare professional before starting any new treatment regimen.