Master Cleanse Recipe

Master Cleanse Recipe

The Master Cleanse is seeing a renewal of interest in the past few years. It consists of a liquid fast in the form of a special lemonade mixture.

Important consideration: When you are experiencing candida symptoms it may not be the best time to embark on the Master Cleanse, since the whole thing consists of a maple syrup-sweetened lemonade (yeast thrives on sugars).

For those who are at a point where they feel ready to try the Master Cleanse, here's a recipe for one serving of the lemonade for a sample of what your diet would consist of for the next 10 or more days.

One Serving of Master Cleanse Lemonade:

2 tbsp fresh lemon or lime juice

1 tbsp of pure, grade B maple syrup
a 
pinch of cayenne pepper

8 oz (1 cup) of pure water (warm or hot)

Combine ingredients and drink.

Note: The master cleanse recipe usually calls for drinking the beverage warm or hot, but you can also take it at room temperature. This is good to know when you want to make a large batch for the whole day, and bring it with you to work or wherever your day may take you.

Note: Use fresh organic lemons and/or limes as opposed to a bottled concentrate.

Here is the recipe for a whole day's supply:

1 cup fresh squeezed lemon/lime juice (5-6 lemons, or 10-12 limes)
8 cups of pure water (about 64 oz)
1/2 cup pure grade B maple syrup (4 oz)
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Put all ingredients in a large jug or pitcher, and mix well. Stir or shake it up each time before you pour yourself a serving. You can warm it a bit on the stove, or take it at room temperature.

Special Considerations While Doing The Master Cleanse

Most people, especially if it's the first time doing this type of cleanse, lose weight rather quickly on this fast. If your goal is to lose weight quickly for a special occasion this will usually do the trick. But it's important to know that most of the weight loss you'll experience is temporary. As soon as you return to eating a more standard diet the weight will come back rather quickly as well.

Aside from the common "side effects" of detox (things like headaches, nausea, diarrhea, dizziness) there are a couple of other important things to take note of before beginning a cleanse like this one.

For instance, you don't get any protein or fiber in the Master Cleanse recipe. What will that mean?

Giving up all protein when you are used to eating protein-rich foods every day can (and probably will) cause you to lack your normal energy, or to feel weak, which can make even the simplest daily routine more difficult. You may want to experiment with this fast while you have some time off, or when you can really take it easy.

Fiber helps you 'stay regular'. Since this lemonade recipe doesn't include any fiber, most folks who have done it recommend using an herbal laxative tea, nightly, at least for the first few days, to keep things moving. Some people even do a salt water flush each morning in addition to taking the laxative tea at night.

I know, I know, quite a process!

It's good practice to begin simplifying your diet prior to fasting on liquids alone, such as with the Master Cleanse recipe. Incorporate more fruits, greens and vegetables (raw and lightly cooked such as steamed or baked) and reduce animal proteins, dairy, grains, legumes, nuts, seeds, oils, sauces, condiments.

You may wish to do a few days of nothing but fruits, leafy greens and veggies before starting the Master Cleanse. And then when you're ready to come off the cleanse, do it gradually as well. Begin by adding a bit of raw fruit to your daily Master Cleanse routine, and continue with additions such as a basic one or two ingredient salad with a simple dressing of something like pureed tomato and chopped fresh basil or dill.

Those who are dedicated to the Master Cleanse recipe frequently report that the possibilities of temporary physical weakness and other discomforts are all worth it for how good they feel at the end of the 10-day fast.

Comments include feeling "light", "clean", and "clear". Reports of diminished allergy symptoms, improvement in skin, and higher energy levels are common. Some enjoy the results so much that they will do it for 14 days or even longer.

Be sure to do your own research. Take the time to read more detailed instructions for the Master Cleanse recipe, to be sure you know what to expect, before embarking on this cleanse.

Master Cleanse Recipe is not the best choice for candida cleansing