With the start of hot summer season in Lebanon, 'Qi Juices' has introduced a first-in-Lebanon organic Juice Cleanse. Qi juices, prepared with only fresh alkaline fruits and vegetables organically grown in Lebanon, help to increase energy, cut cravings, control weight, boost immunity and clear the body and mind of toxicity. By reducing the food intake and toxic substances, the cleanse comes just in time for people who plan to fast in Ramadan as it helps to condition their body and spirit ahead of a month-long abstinence from food.
"Green juices and raw live foods provide a range of easily-absorbed nutrients to support a healthy body, spirit and mind. A juice cleanse is like a re-boot for the body system and many people who experience the benefits of our juice cleanse decide to make these juices a part of their daily diet", says co-founder Hana Alireza.
The body's digestion of processed food alone requires a lot of energy. Additionally, the body must contend with high levels of pollution found in the air, water and food supplies, as well as toxicity from medical drugs and increased exposure to radiation.
Leila Fakih Nashabe, co-founder of Qi Juices added, "Juice Cleanses for 3 to 5 days are very popular in other parts of the world and we are excited to launch our Juice Cleanse in Lebanon. Some follow juice cleanses to lose weight, but we like to promote it as part of a holistic shift to a healthier lifestyle and getting into better shape, inside out".
Qi, pronounced "Kee OR Chee", is the energy flow, or life force that sustains every living being. Also known as "Chi". When our Qi is free-flowing and balanced, we experience good health. When it is out of balance, we feel blocked, tired and prone to sickness. When our Qi is out of balance, we drink juice.
Health enthusiasts following the Qi Juice Cleanse are required to drink, over a period of three or more days, a variety of six juices delivered to their doorstep. The refreshing and nourishing drinks are prepared and bottled manually at Qi Juices, out of premium-quality fruits and vegetables that have been locally-grown and organic-certified. At the "Qitchen", the fruits and vegetables are washed, chopped and cold-pressed to preserve the optimal nutritional value, at the highest standards of safety and hygiene.
US-based Natasha Henry, the nutrition expert who has helped develop some of the recipes at Qi Juices, said "By following periodic cleanses based on fresh green juices, the body is allowed to quickly and efficiently get rid of the toxins impairing it, helping the system restore its vital functions". "After conducting numerous raw-food cleanses, green-juice fasts and other detoxification protocols for my clients over a number of years, I can confidently say that this preventative approach really works", she added.
Qi juices are made with seasonal produce, so the juices vary at different times of the year. They are generally high in greens and root vegetables including kale, spinach, cucumbers, herbs, carrots, beets, lettuce, cucumbers, celery, apple, spinach, parsley and lemon, and other seasonal fruits, causing the juices to vary every season. The micronutrients present in these juices provide a nutritional boost and help combat the effects of processed foods, alcohol and tobacco. Qi Juices are totally vegan, dairy- & gluten-free, and do not contain any additives or preservatives. Are you ready to start fresh?
