Table of Contents
Chapter 1: The theory of using juices to cleanse the body’s elimination systems, which consist of the:
* Skin
* Bowels
* Kidneys
* Liver and bile
* Lymphatic system
Chapter 2: Why do we need to detox our body in today’s toxic environment?
* Must we use organic produce?
* The symptoms of a body overloaded with toxins
* How does juice fasting speed up fat burning and weight loss?
* How do you know you need a detoxification fast?
* Score your toxic level
Chapter 3: Table of different vegetables and fruits and fresh culinary herbs and how they work on the elimination systems.
* How to choose, clean, prepare and store vegetables and fruits
* Methods of juicing
* Freezing and storing raw juice and how this may affect the nutritional value of the juice.
Chapter 4: Preparing for a fast and fasting safely, with a strong – and at times, repeated – emphasis on the ease and the benefits of fasting.
Chapter 5: Juice fasting for different lengths of time and for different reasons, including:
* One-day fast for an energy boost and a quick cleanse
* Two-day weekend detox
* Three-day rejuvenation fast
* Seven-day deep cleanse fast
* Fasts of two weeks and longer for experienced fasters.
Brief mention of other beneficial practices that go hand-in-hand with fasting, such as colonics, enemas, massage and steam baths.
Chapter 6: What to expect while fasting: the physiological and psychological effects. How to counteract tiredness with:
* Rest
* Extra water
* Smoothies
* Massage
* Vitamins and minerals
What to do – and what can be eaten – if you get hungry on a fast … though eating is definitely not recommended since one of the main benefits of fasting is resting the digestive tract.
Chapter 7: Recipes
* Weight loss and fat burning
* Detoxing fatty tissues
* Clear skin
* Cleansing the liver
* Removing fat from the liver
* Cleansing the immune system
* Cleansing the bowels
* Eradicating parasites in the bowels
Also, natural antibiotic juices for eradicating infections and what can be added to the raw juices for extra energy, protein, immune strengthening, extra-deep cleansing and boosting the metabolism.
Chapter 8: Coming off the fast and readjusting to a normal diet, with mention that your “normal diet” may not necessarily be a good diet.
