The master cleanse, also known as the lemon detox diet, is a type of diet that involves consuming a special lemonade mixture, made from fresh lemon juice, maple syrup, cayenne pepper, and water, for a period of several days to several weeks. The diet is designed to promote detoxification and weight loss. While the master cleanse can be effective for short-term detoxification and weight loss, it is important to ensure that you are consuming enough protein and other essential nutrients, as the diet may be lacking in these key nutrients. Additionally, the diet may not be appropriate for people with certain health conditions, such as diabetes or kidney disease, who may need to follow a specialized diet. It is also important to note that the master cleanse may be difficult to sustain over the long-term, and weight loss may not be maintained once regular eating habits are resumed. It is important to work with a healthcare provider or registered dietitian to develop a personalized weight loss plan that meets your specific needs and goals.
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Omnivore diet, Plant-based diet
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| Regional diets
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Western diet, Mediterranean diet
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| Sustainable diets
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Low carbon diet, Planetary health diet
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| Religious diets
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Buddhist diet, Christian diet, Hindu diet, Islamic diet, Jain diet, Jewish diet, Rastafari diet, Sikh diet
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| Vegetarianism and veganism
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Fruitarianism diet, Meat analogue diet, Milk substitute diet, Raw vegan diet, Tofu diet
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| Semi-vegetarianism
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Ovo-lacto vegetarianism, Pescetarian diet, Pollotarian diet
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| Supplement diets
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Bodybuilding supplements, Meal replacement diet, Therapeutic food diet
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| Non-solid diets
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Liquid diets, Very-low-calorie diet
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| Specific
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Calorie restriction diet, Cardiac diet, Diabetic diet, Fluid restriction diet, Gluten-free diet, Gluten-free and casein-free diet, Intermittent fasting diet, Low-sodium diet, Low-FODMAP diet, Low-carbohydrate diet, Low-fat diet, Low-fiber/low-residue diet, Monotrophic diet, NPO diet, Renal diet, Soft diet, Specific carbohydrate diet
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| Other diets
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Entomophagy diet, Cotton ball diet, Pica diet, DASH diet, Inuit diet, MIND diet, Time-restricted feeding diet, Raw foodism diet, U.S. military diet
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| Fad diets
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Cambridge diet, Macrobiotic diet, Master Cleanse diet, Junk food diet, Superfood diet, Slow-Carb diet
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| List of diets
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Diet food, Diet, Cuisine, Nutrition, Obesity
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