The Fruit Flush is a three-day detox diet created by clinical nutritionist Jay Robb. He claims that you can lose up to 9 pounds in three days on his diet, while cleaning harmful toxins out of your system. Robb says you might be a candidate for his detox if you are often fatigued and irritable, experience reoccurring bloating or show signs of carbohydrate addiction. The diet is detailed in his 48-page book, "Fruit Flush 3 Day Detox."
The Fruit Flush is based around detoxifying your body with fresh fruit along with some protein, healthy monounsaturated fats and non-starchy vegetables. This detox combination is supposed to improve your energy and remove internal toxins by nourishing your body with natural antioxidants and nutrients provided by fruit. Robb recommends creating a clear vision of your desired body prior to starting the diet. For long-term weight loss, he advises starting with his three-day cleanse followed by a balanced, nutrient-rich diet with periodic cleanses.
Day One
The first day of the Fruit Flush consists of one protein drink every two hours for 10 hours. Robb recommends his protein drink products, which consist of vanilla-flavored whey protein. These shakes are sugar-free and contain 25 g of protein per serving. For dinner, you can have a large salad that contains 3 to 6 cups of raw, non-starchy vegetables and up to 6 oz. of lean protein such as skinless chicken breast. Appropriate vegetables include spinach, kale, broccoli, cauliflower and sprouts. You can top your salad with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
Days Two and Three
When you reach the second day of the Fruit Flush, you consume just fruit during the day. You may have five servings of fresh fruit such as cantaloupe, berries, mango and bananas. You are supposed to eat a large salad for dinner with up to 6 cups of vegetables as well as avocado for healthy fat. You can also have one protein drink instead of the lean meat allowed on day one. This eating plan repeats on day three.
Considerations
Low energy and fatigue are often side effects of detox diets, according to Katherine Zeratsky, R.D., L.D. at Mayo Clinic. Other potential side effects of cleanses include dehydration, upset stomach and dizziness. Zeratsky also points out that your body is able to clean harmful toxins itself through urine and bowel excretion, so cleansing diets are not usually necessary for the average, healthy person. Diabetics should consult their doctor or dietitian before starting a detox diet because it can lead to low blood sugar and insulin levels.
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