BROWSE DIETS

Fruit Flush

Background

Clinical nutritionist Jay Robb created the 3 day Fruit Flush Plan for people who feel they are in need of a detox and are showing signs that may include bloating, fatigue, irritability and carbohydrate addiction.

Robb says that by eating specific foods dieters can remove toxins and flush away extra pounds in just three days. He claims that the key to maintaining health and long-term weight loss is to eat a balanced healthy diet with periodic cleanses with fresh raw fruit.

This is a 48-page book that gives instructions for a 3-day cleansing diet based on protein powder and fruit.

Diet Basics

Fruit forms the basis of this diet and it’s high content of water, fiber, antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and low glycemic index carbohydrates are said to help dissolve toxins, improve liver function and increase energy levels.

The first day involves protein drinks that are taken five times a day at two hourly intervals. Dinner is a large raw vegetable salad with lean protein and olive oil or avocado.

Days two and three involve a serving of fresh fruit in place of the protein drinks and dinner is a large raw vegetable salad with olive oil or avocado and a protein drink.

Recommended Foods

Whey protein
Fresh fruits of choice
Raw salad vegetables (variety is important)
Avocado (if used as a salad topping)
Olive oil (for salad dressing)
Lemons or limes
Pure water
Chicken, fish, turkey, lean beef or egg whites

Sample Diet Plan

Day 1
8 am - Protein drink
10 am - Protein drink
12 pm - Protein drink
2 pm - Protein drink
4 pm - Protein drink
6 pm- 3 to 6 cups raw vegetable salad, 3-6 oz lean chicken and 1 tablespoon olive oil
Days 2 and 3
8 am - 2 cups cantaloupe
10 am - 2 cups strawberries
12 pm - 1 medium banana
2 pm - 2 medium apples
4 pm - 1 large mango
6 pm- 3 to 6 cups raw vegetable salad, ½ avocado and a protein drink

Exercise Recommendations

Robb advises dieters to avoid cardio and weight training exercises for the duration of the plan.

Costs and Expenses

The book costs $5 and is available in both hard copy and e-book format.

It is also necessary to purchase whey protein powder and a large amount of fruit.

Pros

Cons

Conclusions

While diets that overemphasize one food group to the exclusion of others are usually not recommended as a healthy approach to dieting, Robb avoids most of these problems by advising that the diet is only continued for 3 days and by including adequate amounts of protein and healthy fats in his plan.

His claims that dieters can lose 9 pounds in 3 days may be seen as misleading as it is not physically possible to lose this amount of fat in such a short time, so it is important to bear in mind that most of the weight lost on this plan is likely to be water.

Nonetheless this plan will be safer than many other detox plans for the majority of dieters, and will likely give a boost to motivation and energy that can kick start a lifestyle healthy weight loss program.

User Reviews

  • Katie
    June 2nd, 2009

    Trisha- There is such thing as too much protein-your body turns any excess protein into fat or just flushes it out! I wouldn’t totally skip the protein day you definatly need it but that amount is crazy. Try doing three days of the fruit and raw salad.

  • Sonya
    April 12th, 2009

    This is a great detox plan. For those of you that think you can skip the protein, or that it’s too much protein, you really need to reevaluate that!!!!

    Your body MUST have protein in order to function. Protein feeds muscles, which in turn burn more calories. No protein will lead to fatigue. Some studies suggest that what ever your body weight is, you need half that in grams of protein daily to build muscle and lose fat. Don’t skip the protein!!!

  • daniela
    March 29th, 2009

    i lost about 7 lbs on this diet. but as soon as i got off i gained 3lbs but you can do this diet for 12 weeks straight once a week. The first week you loss up to 9lbs and every week you loss 2 lbs. I bought the book and the best protein drink is by JAY ROBB and let me tell you, this will flush you out if you follow it. The first day was ok but the second day my stomach was bubbling and the third day it let go, if you know what i mean, lol. but its good though. your stomach get really flat. you can drink pure water. You dont need to by the book, this is good, just know that you can use avocado, flaxseed oil or olive oil, and you have to have a lime or a lemon(half) for ur salad. For day one in a blender is 40oz of water and 5 scoops of the protein and 2 and 3 day has to be 120z and a scoop of protien. PLEEEEEEaaaaaaasse drink water throughout the day this will really help you flush
    I HOPE I HELPED EVERYONE… GOOD lUCK and stick in there

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  • Misha
    March 25th, 2009

    Hey what’s a good protein drink to use? I don’t need to get big or anything. I want the most organic and healthiest protein shake I can get. I’m new to diets, as I have always eaten fatty foods and whatever I want. My addictions need to be eradicated and I need the best, so I can enjoy and feel better and know what the best is.

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  • taryn
    March 12th, 2009

    oh…and did anyone buy the book? is it helpful or can you do it without the book? thanks again!

  • taryn
    March 12th, 2009

    I have to do something and I thought this would be a good kick off. Does anyone know…what do you mix the whey protein powder with? Water? Milk? Thanks! I can’t wait to start!

  • Trisha
    March 9th, 2009

    There is no such thing as too much protein. I disagree with Sarah’s comment to skip the protein day as protein is an essential part of a persons diet. If the person who created the diet recommends including protein, then I would think that is how the diet should be followed. So many essential nutrients are already being cut out in this diet, I would not eliminate the protein. I think you’ll find it will be even more difficult to function on it if you do.

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  • tish
    March 6th, 2009

    A person usually can drink up to eight to ten cups of water a day. The water consumption varies on the height and weight you are now. I am going to try the detox diet.

  • SARAH
    February 25th, 2009

    skip the protein days, just eat fruit and you will see a result plus your metabolism will restart so you aren’t hungry for more calories than you need anymore! I’m doing this tomorrow, can’t wait because this works really well for me although I am SUPER tired and can barely stay awake and in a good mood all day. DO THIS DO THIS DO THIS!!! Oh and yes drink loads of water. It’s not just water weight that you will lose because it actually stays off.

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  • Frank
    January 23rd, 2009

    has anyone tried this diet it sounds interesting but all the protein drinks that’s a lot of protein lol

  • debby
    January 2nd, 2009

    what sort of whey powder is recomended??

  • Brian
    September 24th, 2008

    Can you drink as much water in a day as you want?

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