The Master Cleanse Diet is considered to be one of the most effective and successful diets of the diets of its type. Since its development in 1940, it helped an innumerable amount of people to solve their weight-related problems along with a row of real health problems (Master Cleanse and The Lemonade Diet par. 5).
The scientific principle of this diet is in activating the process of digestion which is accomplished using the active agents which are contained in the lemon juice mixture as its main component. Along with such activating the organism does not receive additional calories, and, thus, is made to digest its “storages” which are kept within the individual’s body. As a result, the process of metabolism is activated, and this is the best way to get rid of extra kilograms along with the harmful substances in the individual’s body (Zelman 23).
Speaking about the reasons for someone to try this diet, its excellent characteristics in losing weight along with significant health improvement are to be mentioned. According to Master Cleanse and The Lemonade Diet (par. 8), “this diet will prove that no one needs to live with his diseases”. In addition, “Every day of The Master Cleanse that you overcome the psychological need to eat, you feel a growing sense of control that motivates you to complete the process” (Master Cleanse and The Lemonade Diet par.9). As a result, the person who uses such a diet loses one’s weight fast and much easier than with numerous other diets.
With regards to one usual day of this diet, it should be stated that it is quite simple. All one has to do is to take a little bit of a liquid mixture made of fresh lemon juice mixed with rich maple syrup, cayenne pepper, and pure water at mealtimes about three or four times a day. No other food is allowed, and one more important condition is taking six to seven glasses of pure water a day. No additional support of any other meals is to be given to speed up the process of metabolism activation (7 Steps For Finishing The Master Cleanse Diet par.15). Laxative herbal tea is drunk at night and a quart of saltwater is drunk first thing in the morning, resulting in several liquid bowel movements every day; one needs to be near a toilet when doing this diet. The individual comes off the diet by transitioning to solid food over a few days, ideally becoming a raw food vegetarian.
This diet is extremely effective; however, it does have some possible side effects. If the person thinking about the chance to use this diet has some problems with one’s digestive system such as gastric ulcer or gastritis, this diet is not recommended as it may worsen the person’s condition, and may even cause yet another serious attack of the disease. One more condition which makes the use of such a diet rather questionable is the pathology of the thyroid along with diabetes or thyroid hyperfunction. Such medical conditions may cause the loss of conscience and general disability if the person decided to use this diet.
Discussing the address category for this diet, it should be said that it is quite a wide group of people. This diet is very effective for young ladies, the ladies who gave birth, people who have a sedentary way of living, and so on.
Reflecting on the opinion of experts, the Master Cleanse Diet can be evaluated as often recommended and popular among nutritionists. As far as I am concerned, I would recommend it to the majority of people, and the only problematic thing about it is the medical conditions of the thyroid and digestive system mentioned above.
Works Cited
Master Cleanse and The Lemonade Diet 2012. Web.
Zelman, Kathleen. n. d. The Lemonade Diet (Master Cleanse Diet). Web.
7 Steps For Finishing The Master Cleanse Diet 2012. Web.