After reading so many good things about the lemonade diet, do you feel the excitement of doing the diet too? The Lemonade Diet a.k.a. the Master Cleanse is one of the most famous diets in United States nowadays because it helps tens of thousands of people to cleanse their body and lose weight at the same time every year!
Many people have visited our site and enquired about losing weight on the lemonade diet – whether your weight will yo-yo back, or are you losing water weight or fats, or simply how much weight would you lose after 10 days?
If you want to lose weight, you may want to look at this program – Fat Burning Furnace. There are thousands of people who have succeeded with this program and I personally think that their principles are great and natural. The amount of weight you can lose depend on how closely you follow on the program.
But if you want to detoxify and cleanse your body of all the toxins and wastes that have accumulated in your body for years, then you should try the lemonade diet.
Important note: Lemonade diet is a 10 day fast which you are only allowed to drink the lemonade concentrate and nothing else. Even though the steps are easy to follow, but if you missed out any instructions, it may affect your health. Hence it is important that you do your research properly before you embark on the cleanse. By right, any fasting should have some supervision by a fasting professional if one is doing a fast that is longer than 3-5 days.
Hence, it is advisable for you to get a master cleanse guide to help you do the lemonade diet safely and successfully.
So let’s find out some basics and the recipe for the lemonade diet.
Firstly, the Lemonade Diet, also known as the Master Cleanse Diet, allows you to consume a lemonade concoction, for the entire period of the diet. Quintessentially, you are required to drink at least 60 oz of the lemonade concoction, a day; water is permitted as well. However, drinking and eating other food than the requirement is not allowed.
On top of that, you would need to take both the salt water flush and the laxative tea in the morning and evening respectively.
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Below is the recipe for a single serving in the Lemonade Diet, if you need more help with the recipe, subscribe to our newsletter below:
These ingredients must be properly mixed to come up with the correct lemonade concoction:
o 2 tablespoons of freshly squeezed organic lemon juice
o 2 tablespoons of grade B organic maple syrup
o A 10th of a teaspoon of powdered organic cayenne pepper
o Distilled water in 10 oz glasses
You would need to drink at least 6-10 servings a day. There are no specific guidelines when you should drink the lemonade, but as a rule of thumb, drink it when you are hungry.
• Lemon Juice
Approximately ½ of a lemon will be needed to create 2 tablespoons of the juice. If making a whole day’s supply is preferred, bear in mind lemon juice will spoil in 8 hours, regardless of placing the lemon juice in the fridge.
Never use canned lemon juice, as canned lemon juice no longer contains the needed vitamins and nutrients. Our body needs all the nutrients that is only available from fresh lemon juice because only the lemonade will be consumed for the entire 10 days of the Master Cleanse.
Do remember to use organic lemons because non-organic lemons contain toxins like pesticides, otherwise it will defeat the purpose of doing the master cleanse.
• Grade B Organic Maple Syrup
Only use the Grade B Organic Maple Syrup. Other types of maple syrup are not appropriate for The Lemon Diet. Grade B Organic Maple Syrup should not be mistaken for commercial maple syrup used on pancakes, the two are different maple syrup.
Grade B are also more superior in terms of nutritional value. Many websites are saying that as long as you are using the organic maple syrup, then it should be fine. But the truth is if you really can’t find the grade B Organic Maple Syrup, then you have no choice but to use the organic maple syrup.
• Powdered Cayenne Pepper
The powerful healing properties of Cayenne Pepper should never be taken for granted. Regarded as one of the world’s best healing herbs, Cayenne Pepper increases the body’s blood flow. Has a rich amount of vitamins B and C. Cayenne Pepper is known to prevent heart attacks. Powdered Cayenne Pepper is highly recommended, compared to ungrounded Cayenne Pepper
Most of the time, participants find it difficult to acquire the taste of the powdered cayenne pepper. They couldn’t really drink the lemonade with the cayenne pepper and give up halfway.
If you find it difficult to drink it too, here’s a tip… You should actually start off with a little cayenne pepper and get use to the taste and slowly add more cayenne pepper. Don’t use the cayenne pepper pills manufactured by the pharmaceutical companies as most of the time, most of the nutritional value in the cayenne pepper will be gone.
How much of cayenne pepper is needed in the capsules? Just a measure of 1/10 teaspoon of a powdered cayenne pepper will do.
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Does one have to use lemon or lime juice and if so, Why?
Concerns about raising the acidity of one’s blood instead of maintaining an alkaline PH.
Is there an alternative that would fit that bill and still be effective?
@Steve Stevek: Lemons or lime is essential because it helps to cleanse your body of the toxins. It also provides the necessary nutrients for your body.
Regarding acidity or alkaline, you must have heard wrongly about lemons raising acidity of one’s blood. Although you may think lemons are acidic, they are actually alkaline forming foods. I’m afraid there isn’t any alternative that would fit the bill as this is the original recipe by Stanley Burroughs, the originator of master cleanse.
Can I use organic lemon juice not from concentrate? Its in a bottle?
@Vangie : You need to use organic fresh lemons for the lemon juice. I’m not too sure whether I have answered your questions. =)
How often are you suppose to sea salt water flush or drink the herbal tea?
Im going to star it but im going to use grade A. I couldnt find grade B. Im not sure but i thing u lose weigth because of the calorie dificit. I will be having about 2000calorie deficit. This is equal to 14000cal per week/3500(is equal to a Lb. of fat)=4Lb of fat.So in a week im expecting to lose 4LB.
i want to start it but cant get hold of the maple syrup. a close friend of mine said that natural sugar cane juice is a substitute as it has the same benefits. is this true?
@Mayah : Based on many participants who have done the master cleanse, there should be no problem using sugar cane (some have gotten better results but all the participants reported online so the truth could be different). But some also said that based strictly on the book, sugar cane is not a close substitute to maple syrup.
@Sharon : You are suppose to do the sea salt water flush every morning and drink the herbal tea in the evening each day on the cleanse.
Is mineral water, purified water, or alkaline water acceptable in place of distilled water?
I am border line diabetic, Should I use Black Strap Molasses instead of the Maple Syrup. I’ve already started the cleanse and is using the Grade B Maple Syrup, but my left kidney is hurting. Do you think it might be from the syrup, or is that type of pain normal.
Please can you forward the incredients in ounces, i dont have the right measurment with the spoons. the ingredients for the Salt water flush to not just the lemonade and maple syrup .
thank you
nadine
Can I use regular lime or lemon if I do not have organic and how do i prepare the sea salt to use before the lemonade diet
Can I drink water during this diet?
it’s my 5th day and I haven’t been getting as hungry as i expected to be. is this usual?
Hi everyone I started my swf and my lemonade diet mar29,2010 my concern is I read somewhere that lemon cut a womans menstral.well iam expecting my mentral soon and I want to know would the lemonaide diet be as effective on my period or would it delay my period would I get the same results.if someone knows please let me know.thanks
can i use lime juice
can you do the diet with out the sea salt flush or tea? and is it still effictive?
@Becky : No, you can’t do without the salt water flush and laxative tea. They will help you with your bowel elimination otherwise you will find that it is difficult to detox.
Can I start the lemonade diet and do the sea salt and tea at night? Or do you have to take the sea salt in the Morning?
@Tina: It would be best that you take the sea salt flush in the morning. I’m just curious but why do you want to start the lemonade diet in the night?
I’ve been on this detox diet also and i lost 9pounds last week. I was been consulting with my doctor to insure I’m healthy. I am proud I’m able to do it. After the first hungry week, it isn’t as hard. The cramps are crazy with the tea though..lol I have been doing research on healthy eating and excercise plans to keep the weight off. I refuse to gain this weight back!!
I will like to start the lemonade diet but have a questons. With the sea salt flush, do I drink it every morning before I drink the lemonade or after?is there a recipe for the sea salt flush if so may I have?
@RHONDA: You usually drink it before the lemonade. Simply combine 2 level teaspoons of uniodized sea salt to a quart of warm water.
i dont think if i can find maple syrup in our locality!
@elmer : you can order from this website which has helped many of our customers to get the maple syrup. http://www.1shoppingcart.com/app/?af=1086324
Today is my Day 1 on master cleanse.I only used one teaspoon of with a cup of warm water in the morning before I took my lemonade.I only used a teaspoon because i drank this herbal tea that made me to have a frequent bowel movement a night before my starting day.Now that I am on the master cleanse I am going to stick with salty flush. Anybody who just started? I need a buddy please.
what is a salt water flush? i don’t see that ingrient for salt water? How much of salt @& what kind of salt do i use?
@monde: why don’t you join us at this site http://themastercleanserecipe.org/master-cleanse-journal/day-1 where they post all their journal on the site too. There are many people starting out too, some on different days.
i am in my 3rd day of the cleanse and i feel so worn out that i need to quit at day 5. Is there any harm in that?
@Thandi: There is no harm in doing that, just that you need to quit properly – The easing out process.
I’m on my 4th day on my lemonade diet. Why is it that my bowel is watery, not solid? I’ve read that it’s supposed to be solid. I wonder if the diet is working for me. I have followed the recipe in detail. I ake laxative tea at night and salt water flush in the morning.
@Beth: How many days have your bowels been watery? Sometimes there may be watery bowel movements for 1 or 2 days. But if this condition persist, you may want to visit a doctor. Do you have existing colon or intestinal conditions?
If one suffers from acid reflux should they risk taking this diet? What sought of herbal tea should the person drink at night?
if i wanted to do this would i have to buy the MC or would this do its job, and also would i have to get the salt water flush and laxative tea ?
@Admin: I don’t have history of bad colon or intestinal conditions. It’s actually liquid after taking the salt water flush. That’s the only time I lost bowel. It’s been like that every morning after taking the salt water flush. I tried not to take for a day and take laxative tea instead but I did not lose bowel. I don’t feel anything in my stomach though; no pain. I tried taking water in between but I ended up feeling bloated. The description of how the bowel should be while taking the lemonade diet has not been evident for me. Should I stop the diet early? I’m on my 6th day now. Thanks.
Just getting ready to start the cleanse tomorrow !
determined to lose as much weight as possible before the 23rd of june !
anyone else startin or just started ???
Im starting cleanse tomorrow for weightloss and have a question. I had a mild version of weight loss surgery which was successful however I just had a baby and cant seem to get this pounds off. I want to lose 40 lbs! Is is safe to do this diet if you have had weight loss surgery in the past? Does anyone want to start this journey with me and maybe we can support each other? I plan on starting tommorrow and staying on at least 10-14 days more if possible.
Hey, Is it ok to use the liquid cayenne pepper drops? I heard it wasn’t as strong as the regular cayenne..
It’s day four and I am trying to remain strong.
F.Y.I, you can get grade B maple syrup from Trader Joe’s as well. It’s about $7.99
Hello just started. I heard you could use ground Ginger inplace of the pepper?
Is there a recipe for the laxative tea. If so may I have it? Or can I buy it @ the store? And what is the best kind to get?
You can buy a tea called Smooth Move organic herbal laxative tea at your local herb or health food store.
im currently on a intense 90day workout program. is it okay for me to be doing both a the same time?
I am starting the diet tomorrow!! I tried it about two years ago but only lasted 6 days… I am determined to make it 10 this time!! I would love to have some support buddies so let’s unite!!
i heard that if u cannot find the grade b syrup u can use raw honey. is this true because i am wanting to strt the diet tomoro and bought raw honey.
is dietary tea the same as laxitive tea?
@lola: no it’s not the same. maple syrup is different from raw honey and it cannot replace the maple syrup.
I’m not sure about the dietary tea but don’t think it’s the same.
This is my second time doing the diet. I’m on day 3, after making it through the first day, each day is getting easier. I even had to go out to “dinner” last night! I just drank water!
@Lola, yes. Dieters Tea is the same. The common ingredient is Senna.
To everyone, start into Senna tea slowly and pay close attention to the directions. You’ll be very painfully sorry if you don’t!
TJ’s also carries a colon cleanse capsule that has the senna in it. A little more gentle than the tea, but again ease in slowly!
I started the cleanse today. This is my second time. I completed 21 days three years ago. I couldn’t find organic lemons. My grocerer said he would have organic in a few days. Is it Ok to start without organic?