The three-day fruit diet is also known as the Fruit Flush 3-Day Detox. The Fruit Flush diet was created by Jay Robb, a wellness and fitness professional and CEO of Jay Robb Enterprises. The Fruit Flush diet is designed to help individuals jump start a new diet program or prepare for a special event. According to the Jay Robb Enterprises website, dieters can lose up to 9 lbs. in three days while following the Fruit Flush diet.
How the Diet Works
The Fruit Flush Diet is supposed to help remove toxins and excess weight from the body by utilizing fruit's antioxidant properties and high nutritional value. According to the Every Diet website, the Fruit Flush Diet can help improve liver function, alleviate bloating, increase energy and decrease fatigue, decrease irritability and alleviate addiction to carbohydrates.
Pre-Flush Preparation
According to an interview Jay Robb conducted with KZZO Radio Sacramento, the Fruit Flush Diet begins by preparing the body with a pre-flush protein load. On day one, protein drinks are consumed every two hours from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. According to Jay Robb, the extra protein will nourish the muscles the remaining two days of the diet. The 6 p.m. meal includes a salad with 3 to 6 cups of vegetables, 1 tbsp. olive oil and 3 to 6 oz. of lean chicken.
Fruit Flush Days
Days two and three of the Fruit Flush Diet consists of consuming fruit every two hours from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. The fruits consumed includes 2 cups cantaloupe, 2 cups strawberries, one medium banana, two medium apples and one large mango. At 6 p.m., dieters are instructed to consume a protein shake, one-half avocado and a salad consisting of 3 to 6 cups of raw vegetables.
Tips
According to Jay Robb, dieters should drink at least 12 glasses of water, preferably filtered or pure water, per day. Tea, coffee and dried, canned and frozen fruits should also be avoided. Jay Robb recommends using fresh organic fruits for best results. Any vegetables, with the exception of starches, can be used to make the salads. Due to the low caloric-intake, dieters are also advised against exercising.
Considerations
According to the Baptist Health Systems website, the body's liver, skin, kidneys and lungs are designed to naturally detox the body. The website also reports that detox diets often require extreme calorie restriction. which can force the body into starvation mode. This can lead to a slower metabolism and muscle loss. Baptist Health Systems recommends dieters make permanent changes by consuming a plant-based diet, drinking adequate water and decreasing alcohol and caffeine intake.
Warning
Baptist Health Systems warns that children, pregnant women and individuals with diabetes should not participate in detox diets. Detox diets also lack scientific proof that they are beneficial --- the Baptist Health Systems advises individuals who are considering a detox diet to first consult their doctor.
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