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As promised, I recently completed a five-day detox cleanse with delicious Pressbar juices. Now I'd like to tell you about it. This isn't about a regular restaurant visit, but rather an option for you if you've perhaps overeaten, aren't feeling quite yourself, and want to do something good for your body with a detox cleanse. Pressbar offers two different options: the 0.25l juice option or the 0.5l juice option. Then you decide whether you want to drink juices for three or five days – meaning you'll live exclusively on juices for three or five days and abstain from food during that time. Depending on your choice, you'll receive five juices daily – a total of 15 or 25 juices – freshly delivered to your home or workplace by Pressbar. That's a great service!.

Regarding the juices themselves: There's a wide variety of flavors available, and you can choose which ones sound interesting and delicious to you and order them in your Detox Pressbar juice package. I'll list my five favorites here so you can get an overview of the extensive selection. Juice 1Parsley, apple, kale, lemon, Juice 2Pineapple, spinach, apple, cucumber, lemon, Juice 3Red kale, red chard, apple, fennel, lemon, Juice 4Dill, apple, ginger, spinach, lemon, Juice 5Beetroot, celery, mint, apple, lemon. The juices all taste different and live up to their promise of freshness. Admittedly, I personally didn't like the dill variety as much and was more looking forward to the other flavors, but overall the juices are a successful mix. As mentioned, you can freely create your own juice blend.

The base ingredients of the juices are spinach, kale, orange, cucumber, carrot, fennel, pear, and apple. To intensify the flavor, these are then refined with ginger, mint, lemon (and lemongrass), lime, parsley, and other herbs. The result is a veritable vitamin powerhouse, and I was pleasantly surprised by the taste of most of the juices. The ingredients are largely sourced locally or organically. Pressbar promises on its website an energizing and pleasantly light feeling from the juice cleanse. The juices are cold-pressed, a particularly gentle process. They are packed with enzymes, vitamins, fiber, and minerals, and detoxify the digestive system, in addition to relieving the burden on the entire body.

It would be a lie if I claimed, The first day It would be easy. You'll receive a short detox guide via email beforehand, which outlines how you should behave and what you absolutely need to pay attention to, what to avoid, and what preventative measures to take. It states, for example, that the juices must always be stored in a cool place – they are even delivered with small ice packs to prevent them from getting too warm during shipping. So, if possible, store them directly in the refrigerator. In addition to the juices, pressbar recommends plenty of water, herbal tea, or clear broth without any solids in the detox guide – so that you reach approximately 2.5 to 3 liters of fluids daily. On the first day, the cleanse will already change your mood somewhat, and your mind will be preoccupied with hunger, an inability to eat, cravings, and even mild headaches and circulatory problems – depending on your build and usual eating rhythm – you may experience these. If you definitely don't want to rely solely on drinks, you can snack on unsalted nuts or fresh fruits and vegetables to stave off excessive hunger between meals. Of course, you can also mix yourself spritzers from the juices – but avoid carbonation – this only unnecessarily upsets your stomach, as your body is already busy enough with the change itself.

If you actually drink five different types of juice per day, the juice cleanse is designed so that you consume eight to ten different types of fruits and vegetables daily. It's also clear that you'll need to use the restroom much more often and your concentration will decrease somewhat – you're simply missing your normal calories and usual energy intake. On the second day It was then a little easier; my thoughts were no longer just about hunger or "when can I drink the next juice," and I became a little calmer inside. Day three For the first time, it actually made me feel good and not even want to eat. The juices are easy to digest, and the digestive system has an easy time processing them; logically, the process happens faster than with regular food. Generally, a juice cleanse strengthens the immune system and, if done correctly, also promotes weight loss. Getting out of bed wasn't usually any harder for me, but I was generally more lethargic. For example, my usual exercise routine wasn't quite as easy anymore, and food is always a bit of a mental "reward." A 250ml (or 500ml) juice isn't really that motivating in the long run.

Before starting the cleanse, you should actually begin preparing. Drink plenty of water and avoid sweetened and caffeinated drinks. For example, I drank herbal tea or warm lemon water in the mornings, which was also good for my metabolism. You should also stop eating meat, dairy products, sugar, white rice, bread, and pasta three days before the cleanse begins. If you smoke or drink alcohol, you also have to say goodbye to these things three days before, during, and after the cleanse. As a vegetarian, I had it relatively easy since I don't eat meat, and alcohol and nicotine are also uninteresting to me. It's certainly quite an adjustment, though, because you have to give up quite a lot of things you enjoy relatively quickly in order to complete the juice cleanse properly. You should even avoid salty or heavily spiced foods before the cleanse – yes, a detox cleanse isn't all fun and games, but it's worth it. If you're wondering what you can still eat before the cleanse: Don't worry – rice, fish, salad, and fruit are your new best friends, and the day before, you should switch to soups and raw or steamed vegetables. I also found flaxseeds to be good during my preparation. Something else that's supposed to help, which might not sound very appetizing, but is true 😉: bowel cleansing with Epsom salts and appropriate teas. This will certainly reduce your hunger at the beginning.

During the cleanse, you should allow yourself plenty of rest and sleep, relaxation, fresh air with long walks, sauna sessions, warm baths, sunshine, and positive thoughts. It won't be easy, that's for sure, but if you treat yourself well, it will simply become easier. If you experience bloating, you can counteract it with caraway seeds (…yes, I know…). After the cleanse, the detox guide will provide you with guidelines on how to eat in the following days, what will make you feel good, and which meals are suitable afterward.

My overall impression: Don't underestimate a juice cleanse. Even if you're used to eating less or not eating at all for extended periods. While I was doing my cleanse, I talked extensively with friends who have more experience with detox programs. Some recommend, for example, following up the juice cleanse with a conscious "fasting program" for at least twice the duration. You can also experience fatigue, circulatory problems, headaches, and mood swings, and you should avoid choosing a time when you need to perform well at work or have exams coming up. The saying "Anyone can fast, but only a wise person can break a fast properly" is good advice for a reason.

The cleanse isn't exactly cheap, but it's definitely worth it if you stick to it with discipline and consistency. I recommend supplementing the brief detox guide with information online or in books about best practices and what might be beneficial for you. I can definitely recommend such a juice cleanse, as you'll certainly feel better. However, things won't go back to normal immediately afterward, and you'll notice that your stomach reacts badly to much, much smaller amounts, and it will take some time before you're completely back to your old self, at least physically.

I would do it again: Yes.

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