The Master Cleanse, or Lemonade Diet, is a juice fast used for quick weight loss. Here's a deep look at how it works and whether it's worth trying.

The Master Cleanse Diet (Lemon Detox Diet) Medically reviewed by Jillian Kubala, MS, RD — Written by Tracy Stickler, Chief Content Officer — Updated on February 18, 2021.

The Master Cleanse is a liquid diet. When on this diet, you drink a beverage made of lemon juice, maple syrup, water, and cayenne pepper for 10 or more days. You also sip on salt water and herbal tea.

The lemon detox diet involves consuming just a lemon juice-based mixture for 1 or 2 weeks, with no solid foods. The diet aims to remove toxins and cleanse the body. However, scientists have found ...

NEW YORK — At 6-foot-4 and a rangy 212 pounds, Scott Campbell doesn’t need to lose weight. But there he was, squeezing lemon juice and mixing it with maple syrup, bottled water and cayenne ...

In 2006 Beyoncé reportedly slimmed down using The Master Cleanse—a regime dating back to 1940 that consists of a cocktail of lemon, maple syrup, cayenne pepper, and water, plus a laxative.

If you haven't tried the Master Cleanse, chances are you've heard of it. Celebrities such as Beyoncé, Jared Leto, and Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher (who tweeted about it) have all played a part ...

DAY 2. Start the morning with half a lemon squeezed into warm water or cleansing herb tea. Follow with a brisk walk, bike ride, yoga or swimming BREAKFAST: Fresh vegetable juice with 1 table spoon of ...

Rich in minerals, lemon is one of the top ways to cleanse and can be a refreshing ally for anyone looking to detox after the festive season.