Cayenne pepper is the main component of the master cleanse diet program, which is the most common name for this cleanse. Today, the lemon and cayenne pepper diet has become more popular among many people who follow various alternative medicine practices. In this cleansing method, only the cayenne drink, the saltwater flush and maybe a laxative tea, is taken during the dieting. The main ingredients of the diet program are lemon juice, maple juice, and the cayenne pepper, of course.
The Grade B maple syrup gives essential energy by supplying complex sugars to the body. Acidic lemon juice removes the toxins and waste materials from the body. And finally cayenne is the appetite suppressant and it also helps the mucus elimination process. There are a lot of benefits with this type of cleansing. The natural properties of cayenne help in relieving a person from digestive problems. Also, this cayenne improves blood circulation, reduce bloating, and fight muscle cramps.
Capsaicin, one of the main ingredients, prevents blood platelets from binding together. Â The main benefit of cayenne pepper is that increases the healing capability of the human body. It also helps with colon cleansing. These healing properties help in getting rid of toxins and body balance is restored. The effect of cayenne is clearly visible on the skin with visible glow and fresh look. Another noticeable change is the weight loss. So as you can see there are plenty of benefits to using cayenne pepper for your health.
Here is a simple recipe for a home-made cayenne cleanse. It is very easy to prepare. Mix two tablespoons of maple syrup, two tablespoon of lemon juice, just a little cayenne (no more than an 1/8 teaspoon which is not much more than a dash), and pure water. You can adjust the amount of cayenne pepper that you use, basically going by taste. You definitely should not be burning your mouth off, so go easy at first until you figure out the right quantity to use that isn’t going to cause you any problems.
This beverage can be had whenever a person feels very hungry or you can schedule regular timings to drink it throughout the day to prevent hunger and to make sure that you are drinking enough fluids during the detox fast. As you proceed, the body becomes clean from toxins and begins to work normally like before. Changes not only happen inside, but also outside.
Some of the notable changes people experience when they use the Cayenne pepper diet recipe are that skin issues tend to disappear after 10 days of the diet. One will start thinking brightly and feel more focused again. Increases the metabolism and normalizes the appetite. Sharper and fresher look is visibly seen on a person following this diet.
Other than this, cayenne is also believed to regulate the heart rate. You can read more about the benefits of cayenne pepper in my other article on the topic. But be sure as well, it is highly recommended that this diet should be taken after consulting with your own doctor. Your doctor can always offer the best advice on how you should proceed with any kind of detoxification program, including the Cayenne Pepper Cleanse.
What is the best way to come off the cleanse? Should i be careful what i eat and how much the 1st day off the cleanse?
When you first come off the cleanse, you want to take it easy. Try starting with adding some vegetable or fruit juices and some raw veggies and fruits, salads. Then add cooked veggies. And so on. Try and avoid eating processed refined foods for as long as possible to get the most benefit.
how long do i do the cleanse and how much weight could i drop?
Can you substitute the cayenne powder with cayenne liquid herbal extract.
Elizabeth, not sure on that one. It is definitely not what Dr. Burroughs used. Is there only cayenne in the extract? I think most extracts have alcohol in them.
Krista, most people try and do the cleanse for 10 days. I’m sure you can easily drop between 5-10 lbs during that time since you basically won’t be eating, but it is not the idea weight loss diet. You will gain most of that weight back once you start eating again.
Can I eat fruit,like watermelon, while on the diet?
Can you also drink regular water through out the day? or is the lemon mixture all you can have?
You should definitely drink regular water throughout the day!
it isn’t the Master Cleanse if you are eating other food while doing it. But it is really up to you. I don’t see that some very water-rich fruit would hurt.