Is juicing diet effective?

With juice diet significantly low in calories, it causes one to lose weight. This is according to Calorie Secrets. However, this can be primarily due to water loss. If done in long term, shedding of pounds will happen because of low energy content of the diet.

Muscle loss is likely because the body does not have sufficient protein or energy to build muscle. When this happens, metabolism may slow down thereby lessening your intake of calories to very low level. It is possible that your body will start to store energy - instead of burning it - because it thinks that you are in a state of fasting. The moment you begin to eat normal food again, you are likely to get all the weight you lost and may even gain a few pounds fast.

Weight watchers are into juicing right now; it's the latest craze. They mix veggies and fruits to create healthy drinks. Juices come in different flavors and colors. But are they truly healthy?

Some people do not eat fruits and vegetables so when they drink their juices, they feel like they are doing something good for their body. According to the Director of Nutrition for Pritkin Longevity Center Gayl Canfield, "Juicing provides all the same vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients as eating whole fruits and vegetables."

But according to Web MD, those who juice do not get the fiber that's present in whole vegetables and fruits. This is because the process often entails extraction of juice and exclusion of the pulp - which contains fiber. To avoid missing out on fiber, get some of the pulp back.

If you are not comfortable drinking fruit and vegetable juice with pulp, you can instead add it to your cooking - just do not waste it. You may also consider using blender instead of juicing machine to keep fiber. Drink it on the same day you prepare it to ensure food safety.

Jennifer K. Nelson, R.D., L.D. said you should "keep in mind that juices may contain more sugar than you realize, and if you aren't careful, these extra calories can lead to weight gain."