Re: Avoid Muscle Loss during a Juice Fast - How?

Avoiding Muscle Loss during a juice and Water Fast is possible if you understand how much protein is in dark leafy greens, cucumbers and celery. Cucumbers and Celery together make a perfect protein, kale, spinach, swiss chard, beet greens and collard greens kick butt on protein when juiced and of course fruit is usually very low in protein. Wheat grass packs a huge punch when it comes to protein. I can make a 32 oz. juice that has over 30 grams of protein (no pea protein added) as well as being relatively low in carbs if I do one fruit to 4 or 5 green leafy veggies. Like I said, when I add wheat grass juice to my mix (can't stand the stuff by itself), then the protein content goes up even more. Not to mention the amounts of nutrients and trace minerals you get, giving your body a total makeover, I can get about 15-20% protein on a juice fast without using supplements when I include the 4-1 ratio in making my juices. I don't sweat it if I want more carbs and have a bit more fruit and root veggies, like carrots, yams, beets and parsnips. I also add a half to a whole avocado to one juice a day, which keeps my fat at about 4-5%. Don't under do the calories; if you are used to 2,000 calories normally, then do it on a juice fast as well. I have about 1500 calories with about 15-20% protein and all the nutrients I can stand without supplements.

As far as flavor with the strong taste of some greens like kale and collards, I add mint, ginger or lemon or lime to neutralize and meld the flavors to a more mild and agreeable taste. I also alter my juices to savory as well, using tomato, peppers, nutrient dense but peppery flavored water cress with a touch of garlic and very little onion...very little.

The final part is doing mild workouts, keeping your muscles intact.
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