Experts Debate: Should You Ever do a Juice Cleanse?

Juice cleanses — replacing your usual meals with fresh-pressed juices consisting of fruit and vegetables — are often touted as a quick fix for weight loss or a way to detox after a period of indulgence. However, experts are divided as to whether these ‘cleanses’ are a useful part of a healthy diet.

Here, two RDs weigh in on whether or not you should try a brief juice cleanse and why it may not be the best idea for weight loss.