Best juice cleanses to try in 2025 to detox and help lose weight
Celebrities like Meghan Markle and Gwyneth Paltrow have waxed lyrical on their benefits, but juice cleanses remain controversial.
They have been given a bad rap over the years - but a new dawn is here with brands who have curated these one-to-two week dietary switch-ups alongside nutritionists, health experts and dietitians.
Banish notions of strangely coloured liquids for every meal out of your mind. The cold-pressed concoctions are offered alongside substantial shakes and even delicious hot soups in some cases. As long as you are smart and only do them for the days specified, it can be a great way to flush out toxins and lose a bit of weight in a healthy way.
Far more than just your five-a-day, they are packed with vitamins, minerals and extra nutrients that will get you well on your way to creating healthy habits. Doing a juice cleanse for a couple of days can improve digestion, lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels, boost immunity, improve mental clarity and mood, reduce sugar cravings, give you better sleep quality, reduce inflammation, improve gut health and reduce bloating, all while leaving you with clearer, glowing skin.
However, a word to the wise: they’re not for everyone. It takes extreme willpower, particularly if you are planning on socialising during a cleanse. One ES editor said just a few juices in and she was drawn to a giant chocolate cake almost immediately. But if you commit, you can reap the rewards.
Over the last few weeks, the ES Best team has been putting the juice cleanses through their paces. Here are some tips and tricks we picked up along the way:
- Go easy in the lead up to the cleanse. Some may think to eat as much as possible but this is only going to make your life more difficult.
- Exercise may be a struggle so swap HIIT workouts with gentle walks.
- Use the opportunity for some me-time and relax with hot baths. Energy levels may be depleted so don’t overexert yourself.
- At the end of the cleanse, you may find that you’re less hungry. We found we had barely any appetite at all.
