The Juice Cleanse Reset Diet (23 page)

Reset Your Beauty
Skin brush daily and apply coconut oil moisturizer after showering or bathing.

Days 1 and 3: Natural body scrub—we suggest the coffee ground scrub on
this page
to increase circulation and decrease cellulite. Try to do at least one detox bath or sauna session and one facial treatment.

Reset Your Exercise
One hour of sweat-inducing yet low-intensity cardio upon rising. If dropping a few pounds is part of your three-day goal, add an extra forty-minute fat-burning session at another time during the day. Do not try to go a straight hour and forty minutes. It’s important to split these cardio sessions for best results and so that the sessions don’t zap your energy.

Bravo!!! You completed your three-day supercharged reset!

Whether you embark on the twenty-one-day, ten-day, or three-day reset, fully commit to following the plan! Remember to do your grocery shopping in advance and to clear your kitchen of any foods that could derail your success. If you should fall off the wagon, promise yourself you’ll jump right back on. In addition to the aesthetic changes you’ll see, you’ll feel better and will have more energy. Walk into your big event with the confidence that you look as good on the outside as you feel on the inside. Enjoy yourself!

All of the recipes mentioned earlier in this book are contained here
. We’ve organized them into categories, beginning with juices and smoothies. The meals are organized into breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snack, and we also have some soup and homemade vinaigrette recipes for you. Each recipe is simple to prepare and uses easily obtained ingredients. Most can be made ahead and then eaten cold or reheated.

The juices will be made in a juicer,
not
a blender. If you don’t have a juicer, but do have a Vitamix or a blender, skip to the green smoothie section (
this page
). If you have a juicer, please use that for the juice-cleanse portion of the Juice Cleanse Reset Diet, as you’ll have faster results while juicing. The fiber is removed from the fruit and vegetables in the juicing process, while in the Vitamix or blender, it’s left in the finished product, making a smoothie rather than a juice. These juice recipes won’t taste the same or have the correct consistency if you try to make them in your blender.

These green juices have a combination of vegetables and fruit for maximum nutrition. They’re the building blocks of your cleanse and a great addition to your diet every day. The leafy green veggies give these juices color, minerals, and vitamins, and the fruit adds natural sweetness to keep them tasty. Once you are accustomed to the basic flavors of these juices and smoothies, experiment with adding more greens and less fruit. Preparing juices and smoothies is not an exact science. Variables such as the type of juicer or blender and the ripeness of the produce will yield varying textures and quantities of juice. Feel free to adjust the recipes as desired. Minor tweaks will not impact your results.

This juice is great first thing in the morning, as the lemon gets your metabolism started and the leafy greens provide essential vitamins and minerals to energize you for the day.
MAKES 16 OUNCES

Juice the lemon using a manual citrus juicer. Juice the remaining ingredients in a juicer, and then combine with the lemon juice. Store in an airtight glass container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.

This is a green juice that doesn’t taste green. The mango adds antioxidants and sweet flavor, while the nutrients in the kale and apples help detoxify the liver and fight free radicals.
MAKES 16 OUNCES

Juice all of the ingredients in a juicer. Store in an airtight glass container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.

The addition of ginger to this green concoction boosts immunity and aids in digestion, while adding a zing of flavor.
MAKES 16 OUNCES

Juice all of the ingredients in a juicer. Store in an airtight glass container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.

A sweet concoction that boosts your immune system, helps reduce inflammation, and flushes excess water from your system while loading you up with antioxidants.
MAKES 16 OUNCES

Juice the lemon using a manual citrus juicer. Juice the remaining ingredients in a juicer, and then combine with the lemon juice. Store in an airtight glass container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.

This juice is a real energy boost, and it’s great when you need a pick-me-up or when you need to fuel a workout. The fruit provides energy, while the beet increases endurance, and the celery and fennel push out toxins.
MAKES 16 OUNCES

Juice the lime using a manual citrus juicer. Juice the remaining ingredients in a juicer, and then combine with the lime juice. Store in an airtight glass container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.

A great way to get your kids to drink their greens. The pineapple helps with digestion and reduces inflammation, while the greens add vitamins and nutrients.
MAKES 16 OUNCES

Juice all of the ingredients in a juicer. Store in an airtight glass container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.

This is a lighter version of Green Pineapple Juice (
this page
). The cucumber, celery, and dandelion act to hydrate while flushing out toxins.
MAKES 16 OUNCES

Juice all of the ingredients in a juicer. Store in an airtight glass container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.

The mint in this juice ties together the sweet pineapple and tart green apple so well that you won’t even notice the spinach.
MAKES 16 OUNCES

Juice the lemon using a manual citrus juicer. Juice the remaining ingredients in a juicer, and then combine with the lemon juice. Store in an airtight glass container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.

A savory blend that will have you dreaming of Rome. Kale, basil, apples, celery, and fennel combine with coconut water and spices to detoxify and repair skin cells.
MAKES 16 OUNCES

Juice all of the ingredients except the coconut water in a juicer. Combine with the coconut water. Store in an airtight glass container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.

This juice is surprisingly sweet and refreshing for a vegetable blend. It’s supercleansing and chock-full of beta-carotene.
MAKES 16 OUNCES

Juice all of the ingredients in a juicer. Store in an airtight glass container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.

These juices contain mainly fruit and are a bit sweeter than the green juices. They have a higher sugar content than the green juices and should be limited to one or two juices per day on the cleanse. Drinking one when you have an energy slump or before a workout can be especially helpful.

A zesty update to apple juice. A sweet source of immunity-boosting vitamins and minerals.
MAKES 16 OUNCES

Juice the lemon using a manual citrus juicer. Juice the remaining ingredients in a juicer, and then combine with the lemon juice. Store in an airtight glass container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.

A blend of berry flavors sweetens any palate. The antioxidants in the berries will help fight free radicals and rejuvenate your beauty in no time.
MAKES 16 OUNCES

Juice all of the ingredients in a juicer. Store in an airtight glass container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.

Pear, citrus, and ginger combine to create a powerful immunity-boosting juice, full of vitamin C.
MAKES 16 OUNCES

Juice the tangerine and lemon using a manual citrus juicer. Juice the pear and ginger in a juicer, and then combine with the citrus juices. Mix in the cayenne if you want an extra kick. Store in an airtight glass container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.

Time to break out the blender and whip up some smoothies. Although the bits of fiber in the drinks will make them thicker, they’ll also keep you full longer. For smoothies, you can use banana or avocado to add creaminess and flavor. Please note that the strength and capability of your blender will affect the consistency of your smoothie. If it seems too thick, you can add water, coconut water, or even some of your homemade almond or hemp milk. If you use all fresh ingredients (no frozen fruit), add ½ cup of ice, if the recipe doesn’t already include it, to make your smoothie cold.

When you’re on the juice-cleanse portion of the reset diet, it’s best to use a juicer, if you have one, and follow the juice recipes. If you don’t have a juicer, use the smoothie recipes that follow in your Vitamix or blender.

This creamy blend of banana, spinach, and kale is combined with apple to deliver an energizing, nutrient-dense, fiber-rich, and satisfying smoothie.
MAKES 16 OUNCES