Thinking about doing a juice cleanse but not sure where to start? You're not alone. The options can feel overwhelming — how many days, how many juices, what order, what to expect. We're breaking it all down so your first cleanse is actually something you finish.
How long should a juice cleanse last?
For first-timers, 1–3 days is the sweet spot. A 1-day reset is great if you want to give your digestion a break after a heavy stretch. A 3-day cleanse is where most people start to notice real shifts in energy, bloat, and mental clarity. Anything longer than 3 days should be approached with intention and ideally guidance from a health professional.
At JMJ, our cleanse collection is designed exactly for this — everything portioned and ready, no guesswork.
What should I drink during a juice cleanse?
The goal is to keep your body nourished while giving your digestive system a rest from heavy processing. Here's a simple daily framework:
- Morning: Start with warm water + lemon, then your first cold-pressed juice (green or citrus-based)
- Mid-morning: Immunity shot or a lighter juice
- Lunch: Your most substantial juice — something with beets, carrots, or apple for natural sugars and energy
- Afternoon: Hydrating juice (coconut water base, cucumber, or watermelon)
- Evening: A calming, lower-sugar juice or nut milk if your cleanse includes it
- Throughout: Water, herbal tea, and more water
Is cold-pressed juice better for a cleanse?
Yes — and here's why it matters. Cold-pressed juice is made without heat, which means the enzymes, vitamins, and minerals stay intact. Conventional juicing uses high-speed blades that generate heat and introduce oxygen, breaking down nutrients before you even take a sip. During a cleanse, when juice is your primary nutrition source, that difference is significant.
All JMJ juices are cold-pressed fresh, with no additives, no added sugar, and no pasteurization shortcuts.
What to expect during your cleanse
- Day 1: You may feel hungry or have a headache — this is normal, especially if you're cutting caffeine. Stay hydrated.
- Day 2: Most people feel the shift here. Energy starts to stabilize, bloat decreases.
- Day 3: Mental clarity, lighter feeling, and a reset relationship with hunger cues.
Ready to start?
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