JUICE CLEANSE: WHY START ONE AND HOW TO MAKE IT A SUCCESS?

What are juice cleanses? 

You've undoubtedly heard of them, probably tried them, and maybe even made them a regular part of your routine back when our juice cleanses were your favorite product… But we still wanted to take a few minutes to lay things out clearly, without scientific jargon or (false) lengthy promises. 

Simply put, a juice cleanse is replacing solid meals for a day with a series of fresh fruit and vegetable juices, cold-pressed to retain only the best: their nutrients, water, and vitamins, without the fibers that require more effort to digest. 

The principle is simple: provide your body with the energy of nutrients without burdening it with the effort of digesting everything. A true break, for your stomach and your mind. In short, see it as a parenthesis: a day where you slow down, lighten your plate, and give yourself a little more attention, without deprivation, without guilt.

A Bit of History

The idea of a juice cleanse is not new. It comes from a distant era when people believed they needed to "cleanse" the body from the inside. This theory is now largely outdated, as we know that your liver and kidneys do this work perfectly well on their own. In the 2000s, driven by a new wellness culture (thank you, Gwyneth Paltrow and Beyoncé's Lemonade Diet), the juice cleanse changed its face: from a vague "healing" discourse, it became what it is for us today: a ritual of pause, a fresh start!.

Why do a juice cleanse? 

There isn't just one good reason to take a day off. 

While some enthusiasts treat themselves to a reset day after a busy period where they ate quickly without much thought, others make it a ritual: Monday to start the week, before an important event, or simply with the change of season. There's also, quite simply, the pleasure. Taking the time to savor good juices, carefully prepared, without having to cook or think about your meals for the day, or groceries to add to the long list of things to do.   

And often, this day has a ripple effect: it makes you want, the next day, to eat a little more mindfully. Not because the cleanse would have "reset" your way of thinking, but because stopping for a day to appreciate your meal and delight in its flavors is usually enough to rediscover conscious pleasure, for a little longer.

Benefits of a Juice Cleanse 

A day of fresh juice is first and foremost a real intake of vitamins and minerals, concentrated in a few well-designed bottles. It's also generous hydration, provided by water-rich fruits and vegetables. And for your digestion, it's a true moment of rest: without fibers to process, your body simply has less effort to make.

Here's what many of you tell us you feel:

• A feeling of boosted metabolism, like a jolt during the day
• The impression of giving your body a real detox break, by relieving the liver and kidneys of some digestive work
• A silhouette that appears lighter, a less bloated stomach
• Hydrated, breathable skin, with that glow we love to see

Note that each body reacts differently. It's important to listen to your body and seek advice from a healthcare professional if you have any doubts about liquid fasting. It may be recommended to accompany this cleanse with a balanced diet, as juices alone cannot cover all daily nutritional needs. This helps limit the risk of fatigue, nutritional deficiencies, or hypoglycemia. 

Understanding the Role of the Liver and Kidneys

We often hear that we need to "help" the body detoxify. The reality is that the liver and kidneys are two remarkably well-equipped organs to do this work on their own, day and night, without needing much help.

The liver continuously filters what circulates in your blood. Thanks to several hundred enzymes, it transforms what the body no longer needs into compounds that it can then eliminate. The kidneys, in turn, filter your blood dozens of times a day to remove waste and excess water, which are then evacuated through urine. As you can see, these two organs work continuously! A juice cleanse does not replace the action of your liver or kidneys; it supports their work by giving them a day where digestion can take a break. 

How to (properly) do a Juice Cleanse 

Not all juice cleanses are created equal, and the starting ingredients make all the difference.

The Importance of Ingredient Quality

A juice, no matter how well-pressed, can only be good if what goes into it is also good. This starts with the choice of fruits and vegetables: fresh, carefully selected, cold-pressed in a workshop as close as possible to the moment you drink them. No concentrates, no reconstituted juices, no added sugars to compensate for flavor, just what the raw product has to offer.

Cold-pressing plays an essential role. Unlike a traditional centrifugal juicer, which slightly heats the preparation through friction, it better preserves heat-sensitive vitamins and nutrients. It's slower, more delicate to produce, but that's what makes the difference between an everyday juice and a juice designed for a cleanse.

And because a good juice should never wait too long before being consumed, it's essential to prioritize short preparation freshness over long shelf life. 

Atelier Nubio’s "Fresh Start" Cleanse

Our juice cleanse is the result of over 5 years of expertise in plant-based nutrition. Each formula is developed in collaboration with doctors, nutritionists, and specialized laboratories to offer an optimal balance between pleasure, nutritional precision, and physiological benefits. 

For one day, solid meals are replaced by four 500ml cold-pressed, unpasteurized juices, designed to vary colors, vegetables, and fruits and to provide essential vitamins and minerals, along with our Bone Broth, warm and comforting, all made in our Parisian workshop. 

You will find in the Fresh Start Juice Cleanse, available exclusively at the Oh My Cream flagship at 18 rue du Vieux Colombier and for order on Uber Eats (delivered in 25 minutes): 

• The Energizing Breakfast: enriched with carrot, watermelon, strawberry, lemon, flaxseed, and turmeric for an energy boost upon waking. 

• The Toning Snack: enriched with pineapple, fennel, birch sap, lemon, and dried mint, for a vitamin-rich break that keeps you energized and focused throughout the morning. 

• The Antioxidant Lunch: enriched with watermelon, raspberry, beetroot, lemon, ginger root, and fresh mint, for a dose of protective nutrients to support the body in the middle of the day. 

• The Alkaline Afternoon Snack: enriched with apple, fennel, spinach, parsley, lime, and rosemary, to help restore true balance, soothe the body, and prevent fatigue. 

• The Evening Bone Broth: enriched with chicken bones, turmeric, ginger, carrot, onion, and pepper to nourish deeply before a restful night. 

Our Tips for Complementing Your Juice Cleanse

During your cleanse, your rhythm naturally changes. Less time spent on meals, groceries, or cooking… More space to recenter yourself. Our first piece of advice? Savor each juice mindfully: slowly, in peace, breathing deeply and, if possible, away from screens.

Gentle physical activity is ideal during the cleanse: walking, stretching, light yoga… Movement naturally helps the body eliminate. However, intense efforts are not recommended, especially if this is your first "detox cleanse" experience. This day is above all a moment of listening and kindness towards yourself.

Before, During, and After Your Cleanse: Keys to a (True) Fresh Start

Before the cleanse: preparing the ground

In the days leading up to your cleanse, you can start to gradually lighten your diet to gently support your body. We advise limiting, when possible, alcohol, refined sugars, and ultra-processed foods. Note, however, that this step is not a condition for success. The essential thing is to approach your cleanse with simplicity and without pressure. The real Fresh Start mainly begins with the habits you choose to adopt after your experience.

During the cleanse

Every body is unique. That's why your cleanse can last 1, 2, or 3 days, depending on your rhythm, your experience, and how you feel at the moment. We invite you to listen to your body throughout the cleanse. If your hunger becomes uncomfortable or your energy level decreases, don't hesitate to supplement your day with some simple, natural foods. The goal is never deprivation, but benevolent support for your body: green vegetables and fruits are preferred throughout the day. Whether you choose to consume only juices or combine them with appropriate snacks, the essential thing is to respect your needs and your balance.

After the cleanse: prolonging the benefits. 

The period following the cleanse is a precious time. It allows the benefits of this break to be durably anchored. We advise you to gradually reintroduce simple, unprocessed foods that are naturally rich in nutrients. Green vegetables, fresh fruits, good plant-based fats, and quality proteins form an excellent base for the following days.

This gentle transition helps your body return to its natural rhythm while prolonging the feeling of lightness, energy, and renewed vitality, thus maximizing the benefits of your cleanse.

For all questions regarding your cleanse: contact@ateliernubio.fr

To go further:

Your Fresh Start cleanse marks the beginning of a lasting wellness journey. Depending on your current needs and goals, you can extend this experience with one of our targeted rituals, specially designed to gently support your body.

• To promote natural bodily drainage and regain a pleasant feeling of lightness, discover the Draining Elixir. Its formula is designed to support the elimination of retained water in tissues and maintain the body's hydration balance. An ideal ally when experiencing feelings of bloating or heavy legs.

• To support daily digestive comfort and extend the benefits of your cleanse, "Flat Belly of a Naiad" supports those who wish to take care of their digestion naturally. It helps restore a feeling of digestive well-being, promotes a lighter stomach, and supports the body's natural elimination functions as well as proper liver function.

• To reveal the skin's natural radiance, "Doll's Complexion" combines active ingredients naturally rich in antioxidants that help protect cells from oxidative stress and enhance the complexion's radiance. For a complete beauty approach, it can be combined with "Pretty Cheeks," whose formula helps support skin hydration and preserve its supple and plump appearance.

• For skin prone to imperfections, "Rose Petal Skin" is the ideal ritual. Its formula supports the body's natural purification mechanisms and helps reveal clearer, more even skin. 

• To take care of your digestion while supporting skin beauty, you can also continue your approach with a Bone Broth cleanse for 6 to 12 days. Naturally rich in proteins, collagen, as well as vitamins and minerals, it integrates perfectly into the continuity of your Fresh Start cleanse and provides a nourishing option to accompany this transition phase.

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