Cayenne Pepper Cleansing Diet Information

The cayenne pepper diet, also called the Master Cleanse, the maple syrup diet and the lemonade diet, is often used by celebrities to lose weight, most notably Beyonce Knowles. Stanley Burroughs created the diet, which he thought could cure people of some illnesses.

Function

The purposes of the cayenne pepper diet, also called the lemonade diet, are to cleanse the digestive system of toxins, reduce weight or alleviate health problems. Burroughs thought many health problems were directly caused by poor diet and a buildup of toxins in the body.

Time Frame

The diet takes 10 days.

Directions

Mix 2 tbsp. organic lemon or lime juice with 2 tbsp. real maple syrup, B or C grade, 1/10 of a tsp. of cayenne pepper and 8 oz. of filtered water. Shake and drink throughout the day.

Food Consumption

The Master Cleanse is a fasting diet. The Health and Light Institute recommends drinking plenty of liquid to avoid dehydration while on the diet. Juice and broth are also acceptable while on the diet.

Side Effects

Side effects include feeling cold, tired, nauseous, hungry, dizzy or extremely emotional.

Breaking the Fast

Slowly reintroduce food back into your diet on the first day after the fast. Broth and juice drinks are recommended.