The growing problem of obesity in the United States is a major concern to health official. Obesity is a preventable health problem and it is estimated that around 50% of Americans are now overweight. It is no wonder that with this growing epidemic of obesity that more and more people are turning to fad diets in order to lose weight and get in shape. One such diet that has become popular of late is the Master Cleanse diet.
So what exactly is the Master Cleanse diet?
This fad diet initially gained popularity when Beyonce used it to drop an amazing 20 pounds in only 10 days for a role in Dreamgirls. Even though she only followed the diet for 10 days, there are some that have followed the Master Cleanse diet for 40 days and have achieved fantastic results.
The diet consists of about 600 to 1,300 calories a day. These calories are taken in by drinking lemonade that has natural maple syrup and cayenne pepper mixed into it. The purpose of the drink is to help cleanse the body, weight loss is just a beneficial side effect of the Master Cleanse program. There is to be no solid food eaten at all when a person is following this diet. A sea salt drink can be used for laxative properties and is usually taken first thing in the morning. If a person doesn’t want to use sea salt they can use a laxative tea in its place.
Some people that have tried the Master Cleanse diet
This is to be expected since the body is detoxing during the diet. The body is trying to eliminate harmful chemicals and toxins while on the Master Cleanse. Symptoms like headaches and nausea can be reduced if the dieter gets plenty of rest.
To accelerate weight loss while on the Master Cleanse diet and individual can add exercise. It should be noted that since calories will be extremely low it can be easy to overexert yourself if you do too much exercise. 20 minutes of cardio three days a week should be enough to help hasten weight loss.
The Master Cleanse is an effect fad diet that can help a person shed weight quickly in a short period of time. The diet can be followed for as little as three days or a person can go on it for the traditional ten days. To maintain results that you may achieve from this diet it is important to follow a sensible diet after completing the Master Cleanse.