Beyonce's Diet |
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Introduction & Overview |
Introducing the Master Cleanse, a quick diet-cleanse often used by actors to drop weight for roles, was partially popularized by singer/actress Beyoncé Knowles—hence its sometimes name “Beyoncé’s Diet.” This program is also known as the Lemon Cleanse or Maple Syrup Diet. Created by Peter Burroughs in the 1940’s and revived by alternative medicine practitioner Peter Glickman, the Beyoncé Diet/Master Cleanse uses common ingredients like lemons and cayenne pepper to detoxify the body. This program is a quasi-fast as those on Beyoncé’s Diet are not supposed to eat solid foods for a time, anywhere from 10 to 30 days.
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| Main Ingredients and What They Do |
The staples of Beyoncé’s Diet are lemons, maple syrup, cayenne, and water. These ingredients are mixed into a drink, the only thing cleansers/dieters consume for the duration of their cleanse. The combination of lemon and cayenne is said to expel toxins from the body while still providing enough nutrition for sustenance.
Since this is meant as a cleanse rather than a diet, none of the components of Beyoncé’s Diet have explicit weight loss properties. Some people do believe, however, that acidic and spicy foods like citrus and peppers can accelerate the metabolism. It is likely the intake of so few calories each day that causes weight loss rather than any specific ingredient.
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| Price |
The cost of actual cleanse ingredients can be purchased at your local grocery store for just a few dollars per day; the guides for Beyoncé’s Diet cost between $7 and $20 each.
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| Websites |
You can find out more about The Master Cleanse Diet at various resources on the web. The official guides by Glickman and Burroughs for the Master Cleanse can be purchased at most major book sellers.
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| Final Thoughts |
Beyoncé’s Diet, in our opinion, may be a bit extreme for most people seeking healthy weight loss. However, we can recommend incorporating some of this diet’s principles into your weight loss routine—performing a regular cleanse, especially one that uses all natural ingredients, may be beneficial to your overall health. If you decide to undertake Beyoncé’s Diet or any other cleanse, be sure to consult your physician or dietician first. Any cleanse should be used as part of a solid weight loss program comprised of regular exercise and a healthy, well-rounded diet.
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