3 Ways To Cheat On A Juice Cleanse
“If I were to cheat on a juice cleanse, what would be the least detrimental way to do it?” If you're thinking this during your cleanse, you are not alone. This is one of the most common questions running through the mind of any first-time juicer (sometimes even the experienced ones). The good news is that there's a way to bend the rules while maintaining the benefits of a cleanse. If you find yourself needing to satiate, don't beat yourself up. Depending on your level of juicing experience, health, and self-discipline, sometimes a little wiggle room is what it takes to make it to the finish line.
Here at Pressed Juicery®, we're all about paving your best path to wellness to help you achieve better health. Feel good about your cleansing experience and find a way to incorporate it into your wellness routine with three ways to cheat (just a little) while still reaping your juice cleanse benefits.
Top 3 Ways To Cheat On A Juice Cleanse
The ultimate goal of a juice cleanse is to promote a digestive reset by disrupting the flow of your regular dietary habits. However, if you need to cheat, pick an option from our satiating recommendations, then resume your cleanse as scheduled. These nutrient-rich suggestions are easy to digest and will continue to support a juice cleanse's system reset process.
Vegetable Or Bone Broth
Homemade broth is the ideal food to cheat with while on a juice cleanse because it closely resembles the nature of juice. It’s full of vitamins and minerals that support your overall health and is easy to digest. Broth can satiate better than juice, keeping you fuller for longer while continuing to support the system renewal process of your cleanse. Bone broth is also ideal for those who are anemic, as it provides the extra iron that is often missing while on a juice cleanse.
Protein Smoothies
Our smoothie blends are packed with essential nutrients and are a great alternative to juice. Smoothies provide a similar nutrient profile to juice, making it a great cheat option during your cleanse. With various flavor-forward options and 10-21g of protein in each bottle, these vitamin-packed sips can help you stay satiated and fueled so you can power through the remainder of your juice cleanse with more ease.
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*Tip: If you tend to indulge in smoothies during your cleanse, consider trying our Cleanse 4 | Smoothie + Juice cleanse, which offers a lineup of both!
Vegetable Purees
Vegetable purees are the closest thing to solid food that can be used as a “cheat” while juice cleansing. Purees are still easy for the body to digest without greatly hindering the cleansing process, and they provide bioavailable nutrients for healing. Simply steam vegetables such as cauliflower, broccoli, asparagus, carrots, or celery root, and blend with a few tablespoons of filtered water or homemade broth to thin. Season with sea salt, pepper, and fresh herbs, but avoid using dairy or soy as these are allergens and interfere with the cleansing process.
Ready Reap Your Juice Cleanse Benefits?
Completing a juice cleanse is the ultimate mark of resilience and strength. Juice cleanse benefits range from resetting your digestion for a system renewal to combatting lingering brain fog and lethargy. Although results vary from person to person, the universal takeaway of completing a cleanse is the feel-good sensation you're left with. While juicing is challenging, bending the rules during your first few cleanses is acceptable as you navigate normalizing your wellness routine. Don't forget, if hunger hits during your cleanse, broths, vegetable purees, and nutrient-rich smoothie blends are the best options to keep you satiated.
Cheers to your wellness way, and good luck on completing the remainder of your cleanse- you got this!