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

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

Click Here to purchase.

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

Pros

Can increase motivation to stay with a longer-term weight loss plan.
Good to neutralize the effects of overindulgence prior to commencement of a healthy lifestyle eating program.
Can help reset the appetite in favor of healthier foods.
Most people enjoy eating fruit.

Cons

May be difficult for those with hypoglycemia and blood glucose imbalances to follow.
Hunger and fatigue may be a problem for many dieters.
May interfere with ability to carry out normal daily activities.
Promises quick results that may not reflect a true weight loss.

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.

47 Comments

January 12th, 2012jackie

feel less bloated and lighter
September 15th, 2011Georgia

can you drink coffee on this 3 day diet?
June 30th, 2011ursula

Hi what type of protein shakes is the right ones and what xactly
Should the salad contain?
June 24th, 2011noorin

Hey, I want to go on the 3 day detox diet, if I don’t want to have protein shakes, what can I have instead? I can do the fruits all day, and jogging on track and yoga? Kindly advise! Thanx.
April 10th, 2011Jenean

I did the detox diet during Spring Break 2011. I followed the diet to a tee EXCEPT, I drank alcohol on the second day. However, I lost 7 pounds. I had no problems except on the last day I experienced a slight headache and lightheadedness (which I believe was a result of the alcohol.) This was a great jump start to my working out and eating better. I will do the detox a few more times before Summer.
April 6th, 2011Zana

I am on it now, though a diffrent way of Fruit Flesh for a weak and today teh first is very hard…..Hoping for the best!
March 2nd, 2011Marisa

Does anyone know what size the Protien Shakes have to be like? Like 8 oz, 12 oz, 16 oz, ect?
March 2nd, 2011Melanie

i’m 18 and streesed out alot and this actually made me feel relaxed!
February 18th, 2011Tracy

I am a very fat woman and this diet made my breasts hurt
February 16th, 2011Julie

Is a GREAT!!! programme. My husband and i have been on this 2 days and feeling a huge difference already. Will comment again in 5 days time
February 8th, 2011Kat

I’ve consumed 5 protien drinks today and I worked out for one hour of spinning. I did have a headache due to caffiene withdrawls, and I feel a little tired (probably due to working out.)I am looking forward to a big salad.
January 18th, 2011Geoff Coates

my diabetis is out of cotrol, my levels are alway mid 20, what fruit should i not eat????
January 6th, 2011tony

can i do simple workouts such as push-ups sit -ups and pull-ups during the diet?
September 19th, 2010sam

do you have to eat the exact fruit that the diet lists or can you eat any fruit? for example , can i sub blueberries for strawberries, etc.?
July 19th, 2010Bev

I’ve tried this diet over a month ago it was very hard but worth it. Day one still the worst, day two and three was ok becuase I love fruits…. I lost 7.5 lbs. I am doing this again with a co-worker who does not like the protein drinks hopefully it pays off
May 19th, 2010Roben

I am at the end of my third day. I stuck with the program exactly. First day was hard as I was tired, second day I had a headache and third day not so bad. I drank a ton of water, too. My issue is that there has been no flush. I hate that the flush did not work for me, but at least I have not had sugar or caffeine for three days.
May 18th, 2010Shawn

I have a heart condition and I did do the diet, however on day 3 (today) I was not feeling well at all so I stopped. I think that this diet will effect each person differently.

The great thing is I lost 6 lbs in 2 days and my system really flushed out. I did not do the protein drinks just fruit only. I at apples, oranges, bananas, kiwis, pears, strawberries & melons. I drank a lot of water. I ate when I was hungry and and stopped when I was full, so it didn’t matter wether it was lunch, supper or breakfast.

I highly recommend this diet to everyone, however make sure you are careful. You all know your own body and how it feels etc.