New dieting trends that include detoxification have become extremely popular in the past few years (Yahoo Finance, 2014). The most well-known emerging trend in this sphere is juice detoxing. McCormick’s (2014) report calls this phenomenon a “liquid revolution”. The current paper discusses it, explains the factors that make this issue a hot topic, and determines the advantages as well as concerns for the target audience. The target audience includes celebrities, healthy individuals, diabetics, and those willing to lose weight.
First and foremost, juice detoxing puts little stress on the digestive system, allows a large intake of vitamins, and helps suppress hunger (Zhang, 2015). This dieting method not only decreases weight, but also increases energy and makes skin clear (PositiveMed, 2014). Interestingly, smart juice detoxing can help individuals cure various holiday ailments, as modern newspapers and magazines claim. For instance, in the case of damaging UV sun rays, one should consume tomato, lemon and watermelon (Hutchinson, 2015). Moreover, one can avoid hay fever with the help of lime, spinach or parsley juices (Hutchinson, 2015).what is more, I have stumbled upon many Pinterest posts that promote juicing. It widely addresses the concerns of those who want to become slimmer about healthy cleansing.
Juice detoxing has become extremely popular due to a range of reasons: low cost, easy access, wide target population, and celebrity endorsements. First of all, it is cheap and safe as long as an individual consumes enough water (Foroutan, 2016). Such fasting technique also helps break damaging habits, such as smoking (Schaeffer, 2008). It is also easily accessible to everyone willing to become healthier. It is especially suitable for the patients suffering from diabetes, as it helps cleanse the body from toxins accumulated over the years (Beck, 2014). Additionally, cancer patients who have problems digesting, swallowing or chewing are advised to consider juicing (Dixon, 2014). Juicing may also be an appealing option due to such celebrities as Beyoncé, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Demy Moore promoting it (Yovino, 2016).
However, such fasting technique is not suitable for everyone. Healthy individuals most often benefit from juice dieting, but it can be harmful for those with cardiac conditions (Schaeffer, 2008). What is more, many dietitians advise to combine fruit and vegetables with exercise and meat products (Marcus, 2016). Clinicians recommend getting a series of tests before fasting in order to determine which element is excessive (Schaeffer, 2014). Only a combined approach together with the intake of clean water and additional nutritional elements, such as coconut sugar, matcha and local grains (Shallow, 2014), can be useful for long time periods. Otherwise, the controversial practice of juicing detox can have negative consequences for dietitians many of whom are actually against the trend. A dietician practicing with his/her patients can advise a correct plan and eliminate a misconception that juicing alone is healthy for everyone. Packaging is another concerns, because plastic damages the environment, and many juices are sold in plastic bottles (Arabe, 2004).
In conclusion, the target patients, who wish to cleanse their bodies of toxins, usually consider a juice diet. Whereas this technique seems harmless and even healthy, before dieting, it is necessary to consult a doctor. A professional dietician can offer a well-designed eating plan that includes vegetables, fruit and other nutritional elements.
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