Lemon Cleanse Ingredients

A lemon cleanse consists of four ingredients. There are a few companies that sell a product called The Master Cleanse Kit. The instructions for use are not complicated and direct the user to fast during the lemon cleanse. Each ingredient is available at your local grocery store.

Lemons

• It is preferable to purchase lemons rather than lemon juice or extract. This ensures that you are getting no added ingredients, just the lemon. Use a half lemon, or you may substitute with a lime.

Maple Syrup

• Maple syrup (not the flavored variety) is next in the recipe. The suggestion is to use organic maple syrup (Grade B), but a suitable substitute is molasses or agave. However, if you have diabetes or hyper/hypoglycemia, then the best choice is molasses. Use two tablespoons.

Cayenne Pepper

• Cayenne pepper is best known for its warming properties, aiding in circulation. The suggestion is to use a small pinch, 1/10 of a teaspoon or less. Increase this each use, keeping it at a tolerable level. The note says the more BTUs the better. Caution needs to be used, though, since cayenne pepper can cause severe stomach burning.

Water

• The last ingredient is pure water, 10-14 oz. Don't use tap water since it contains so many chemicals. Filtered, purified water is healthier.

Directions

• Combine all ingredients and drink. This recipe will make one serving. The lemon cleanse can be consumed a few times throughout the day as part of a fast. Make it fresh prior to drinking each time. Use only fresh fruit, organic maple syrup and purified water.