A new weight loss method, which is trending on TikTok, has actually been used in temples and monasteries for over 2,000 years. More often than not, the internet convinces us to pursue unusual and extreme lengths to shed those extra pounds, but health experts are saying this ancient method is actually more than just a fad.
This weight loss method involves a juice diet with plant-based elixirs, herbal tonics, and a “magic ingredient.” According to several reports, in Southeast Asia, India, and ancient Greece, monks and mystics have been practicing this ritual for years during fasting periods. Rest assured, this was before juice bars and wellness cafes became a trend in most developed countries across the world.
Monks have been taking bitter herbs and vegetable juices to suppress hunger. This restricted eating process not only leaves a great impact on their bodies but also provides extreme mental clarity. The special ingredient needed for this detox ritual is a plant called bitter vetch, which is very much accessible nowadays. Bitter vetch comes from a plant known as Lathyrus linifolius, which is often used in many herbal and Ayurvedic remedies.
If you are interested in trying out this weight loss method, you can use any form of bitter vetch, including dried herbs, seeds, or even as a spice.
This juice diet helps your body flush out the toxins while also sharpening your focus and aiding your spiritual practice. Nutritionists also support this method, emphasizing that the return of this ancient ritual might be a way forward in a world full of weight loss drugs and surgeries.
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“Juicing has been part of human health rituals for centuries. Our cleanses are inspired by those ancient principles – using raw, cold-pressed juices from organic whole foods to support digestion, energy, and metabolic reset,” say experts from a leading juice brand named Presscription.
“Cold-pressing helps retain nutrients often lost in traditional juicing. If you’re making juice at home, we recommend using a cold-press method to preserve the full nutritional value,” they added.
Mixing different fruits and herbs with bitter vetch could intensely help your fitness goals. Presscription recommends that if you are trying to shed some pounds, you should try a detox method combining nutritious items like celery, cucumber, ginger, lemon, and green apple.
You can also add other popular ingredients often used for a juice diet, including blueberries, beetroot, carrots, spinach, and fennel. Experts suggest that if you are trying to control your blood sugar and aid digestion, you can also add a pinch of Aloe vera to the juices.
