Our 7-Day Juice Cleanse is a medium-level program for health fasting. Giving your body a break from solid food with low-caloric intakes has a range of health benefits ranging from improved cell metabolism, gut bacteria, energy levels, and skin & organ functions.
CLASSIC JUICE CLEANSE 7 DAYS
BENEFITS OF THE CLEANSE
This Juice Cleanse will achieve mental and physical results that facilitate your body to balance its natural processes. The short program is a form of fasting, which has a series of scientifically proven health benefits. These benefits include:
- Improved digestion and gut bacteria
- Improved skin health, aging, and cell metabolism
- Boosted immune system and balanced body metabolism
- Long-term energy-levels during the day and improved sleeping functions at night
- Boost in micro-nutrients to avoid malnutrition
- High hydration to support kidney and liver cleansing functions
- Daily message notifications to guide you through each day of the Juice Cleanse
**The goal of this Juice Cleanse is not to radically lose weight in a short time period, which will be a small side effect of being in a caloric deficit.
BEFORE THE CLEANSE
JUICE CLEANSING TIPS
- Prepare to take a step back, confront mood shifts, and reset your mind and body.
- Enhance the effect of the cleanse by having your last meal at 6:00PM of the last evening before your cleanse.
SHOPPING LIST
FOOD:
- Herbal Salt with Algae
- Herbal Teas:
- DALUMA Ginseng - Nettle
- DALUMA Ginger - Pai Mu Tan
- Fresh Ginger
- Fresh Mint
- Organic Lemons
- Still Mineral Water
- Turmeric
WELL-BEING:
- Body Almond Oil
- Organic Coconut Oil or Sesame Oil (Oil Pulling)
- Massage Glove
- Hot Water Bottle
- Essential Oils (Mint, Lemon, Lime)
- Healing Earth
- Candles
- Diary / Notebook
SUPPORTING ELEMENTS
- Tea kettle and large water bottle to refill
- Himalayan salt and fresh fruit, herbs or veggies to infuse your water
- Cleansing tea blends
- Broth of bone or vegetable if needed to combat lows
- Wellness treatments and exercise equipment of your choice
DISCLAIMER
The beneficial effects of fasting rely on basic levels of health. This program has been created from personal research and does not substitute medical advice.
If you have existing preconditions or have any doubt concerning your health and mental condition, please consult your doctor to see if fasting is beneficial for you.
Do not follow this program if you are pregnant.
DURING THE CLEANSE
JUICE CLEANSE OVERVIEW
ABOUT THE JUICES
- DALUMA juices contain 3,7 kilograms of certified organic fruit and vegetable per liter and are designed for specific nutrition profiles.
- Our Cold Press Juicing yields the best values of vitamins, minerals and enzymes, avoiding oxidation and deterioration through heat and friction in conventional juicing.
- High Pressure Processing allows for long lasting vitamin effects securing the nutrition values.
- Pasteurized juices are biologically dead and lack important vitamins and enzymes. DALUMA juices are raw, organic, sustainably sourced, and never pasteurized.
- Chemical properties of conventional plastic bottles oppose the idea of a cleanse. Our packaging is organic and compostable and does not contain any plastic.
BASIC GUIDELINES
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Stay active to keep body metabolism boosted
- Practice yoga or meditate to relax your mind
- Hydrate even more than normal with a variety of teas or water infusions
- Engage in positive activities such as meeting friends, enjoying nature, and reading or listening to music
- Share this experience with a cleansing partner
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Make self-care a priority
- Start the cleanse at the right time
- Sleep during consistent hours to support the body's internal regeneration
- Reduce stress as much as possible, wind down, and listen to your body
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Keep a positive attitude and mindset
- Believe in yourself and remember the strength of setting your mind to something
- Be proud of what you are doing for your body and mind and appreciate the reset!
SHOPPING LIST
FOOD:
- Herbal Salt with Algae
- Herbal Teas:
- DALUMA Ginseng - Nettle
- DALUMA Ginger - Pai Mu Tan
- Fresh Ginger
- Fresh Mint
- Organic Lemons
- Still Mineral Water
- Turmeric
WELL-BEING:
- Body Almond Oil
- Organic Coconut Oil or Sesame Oil (Oil Pulling)
- Massage Glove
- Hot Water Bottle
- Essential Oils (Mint, Lemon, Lime)
- Healing Earth
- Candles
- Diary / Notebook
WORKOUT TIPS
- Make sure you don’t over-exercise
- Go on walks, practice Yoga, or do some Pilates
- Stay away from intense muscle building as you aren’t taking in a lot of protein
- High-impact cardio workouts that induce a lot of cardiovascular stress are also not advisable
- When you chose to workout, drink a juice before you do so to provide you with energy
- Otherwise, a major part of the cleanse is rest - give your body a break and take care of yourself!
ADDITIONAL TIPS
- First day after the cleanse: start by eating as late as possible to get the most out of the program
- Stick to fresh and unprocessed vegetables, fruit, and nuts on the first days after your cleanse
AFTER THE CLEANSE
SHOPPING LIST
FOOD:
- Fruits / Berries
- Green Salad Leaves
- Flaxseed Oil
- Honey (Vegan: Apple Sweeteners)
- Vegetables for soups after the cleanse (see recipes)
WELL-BEING:
- Body Almond Oil
- Organic Coconut Oil or Sesame Oil (Oil Pulling)
- Massage Glove
- Hot Water Bottle
- Essential Oils (Mint, Lemon, Lime)
- Healing Earth
- Candles
- Diary / Notebook
RECIPES
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LOADED VEGETABLE SOUP
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CREAMY KALE SOUP
INGREDIENTS:
- 15mL extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 white onion, finely chopped
- 3 celery stalks, diced
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/8 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 400mL can diced tomatoes with juice
- 1,5L low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 sweet potato, diced
- 350g savoy cabbage or baby spinach
- Salt and pepper, to taste
INSTRUCTIONS:
- In a large pot, warm olive oil on medium heat.
- Add onion and garlic until translucent. Add in the celery and sauté for 2 minutes.
- Add the bay leaf and spices (cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, and cayenne).
- Add the tomatoes, vegetable broth, and sweet potato.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for about 25 minutes, until the potato is tender.
- Stir in cabbage or spinach for 4 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper.
INGREDIENTS:
- 15mL extra-virgin olive oil or coconut oil
- 1 white onion, finely chopped
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 400g cauliflower florets
- 1 medium potato, diced
- 330g de-stemmed chopped kale
- 700mL low-sodium vegetable broth
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper, to taste
INSTRUCTIONS:
- In a large pot, warm olive oil on medium-low heat.
- Add onion and garlic in the oil until translucent.
- Add the cauliflower, carrot, kale, and potato, stir together, and cook for 5 more minutes.
- Add the vegetable broth.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for about 25 minutes, until the cauliflower and potato are tender.
- Transfer everything to a blender, squeeze in the lemon juice, and blend until smooth.
- Season with salt and pepper.
ADDITIONAL READINGS
Extensive scientific research has been conducted into the numerous positive physical and cognitive effects. Below is a reading list with some key findings: