How to bounce back after cleanse

Day 1

• Eat 3 small meals.
• Stick to easy-to-digest fruits like bananas, cantaloupe, and watermelon.
• Ease back into full meals with something light and easy like a soup made from veggies like squash, pumpkins, beets, and green beans.
• Drink 8 cups of water and/or herbal teas throughout the day. Stay away from caffeinated teas and coffee for the first day to avoid an upset stomach or that jittery feeling.

Day 2

• Introduce small portions of rice or quinoa.
• Keep eating more of the fruits and vegetables suggested on day 1.
• Add healthy fats to help keep you satisfied longer. Avocados, nuts, and natural peanut butter are all tasty sources of these healthy fats.
• Introduce starchy vegetables like sweet potatoes for extra iron and calcium.
• Drink 8 cups of water and/or herbal teas throughout the day.
• Drink 8 cups of water and/or herbal teas throughout the day.
• Start reintroducing caffeine in small quantities if you wish. Try having a ½ cup of black coffee and see how you feel. Increase in small amounts over the next few days.

Day 3

• Introduce dairy like yogurt and skim milk slowly if desired. If you don’t eat dairy, use your normal alternatives like almond or coconut milk.
• Introduce more of your favorite fruits and vegetables.
• Incorporate small amounts of easily-digestible animal protein like eggs. Avoid red meats for now and opt for lean chicken or tofu alternatives.
• Drink 8 cups of water and/or herbal teas throughout the day. Continue to drink caffeine normally if you like.

Day 4 - And Beyond

Continue your healthy eating habits and tailor them to your preferences. The first few days after a juice cleanse is all about maximizing its benefits by incorporating healthier foods back into your diet. After a couple days of a juice-based diet, getting back to solid foods can be a bit of a challenge, so take some time to ease your body back into your regular diet. Introduce gluten, dairy, and red meats slowly just to be sure you don’t overwhelm your system and end up feeling sick.