Lemonade Diet Review

Thinking about trying the lemonade diet? Wondering what it is? The lemonade diet is also called the lemon detox diet or the Master Cleanse diet.

It's really a Hollywood fad diet that involves you drinking a concoction of water, lemon juice, cayenne pepper and maple syrup all day - and nothing else.

This diet has been used by celebrities to slim down for movie roles and photo shoots.

The reasoning behind the ingredients is that the lemon juice helps to detox the body and liver. The cayenne pepper helps to rev up the metabolism. The water helps to flush out the fat. And the maple syrup gives you the minerals and essential B vitamins that your body needs to function.

Does It Work?

Obviously this diet takes off weight very fast. The ultra-low calorie nature of the diet guarantees that you'll lose weight. But just what kind of weight you lose is another story.

It's very likely that your body will turn to your lean muscle mass for fuel, due to the ultra low calorie nature of this diet - and the lack of protein involved. This could slow your metabolism and make it harder to lose weight in the future.

Is It Easy?

While it may be simple (and it will definitely save you money on groceries) - it's not easy. Most people don't last more than a few days at most on this diet. You'll feel hungry and probably won't have a lot of energy to do much.

Also this is also a form of detox diet - so you may experience detox symptoms while on this diet too like headaches, chills, dizziness or other detox symptoms.

Is It Safe?

Most doctors would say no. It's just too low-calorie. You're not getting vital nutrients or vitamins. You're not getting enough protein.

Also, because it's so strict, many people find they end up binge eating when they go off the diet - which kind of defeats the purpose in the first place.

So while it's up to you whether you try the diet or not, those are some things to be aware of. There are modifications of this diet that let you eat food while losing weight on the diet. And you may want to try these diets instead - which promise all the benefits of the lemonade diet, without the ultra low calorie drawbacks.

There are other diets out there that also promise you fast weight loss - but they're more balanced in terms of protein and calories. So they may be a safer (and easier) options.

Just remember to consult your doctor before trying any diet or making any kind of health changes to your lifestyle.