Embarking On A Juice Fast:
How To Break A Fast
Safely?

Follow your instinct as you would know your own body best. Should you feel severe discomfort and feel that your body cannot take it, break your fast slowly using the guidelines below. Act responsibly regarding your health when juice fasting.
After a fast, don't be tempted to go all out and eat everything you've been craving when fasting. This is dangerous as your stomach had shrunk considerably during fasting.

You will have to take more precaution if you had done a prolonged fast, to prevent a shock to your system. It is very important to reintroduce food to your body in small amounts and very slowly. Gorging on food after a fast can be fatal.

Initially, avoid oily food. Rich foods with fats, starch, processed sugar and salt can cause nausea and headaches. Start with fresh fruits or steamed vegetables. The first few "solid" meals will just move through your digestive system and breaking up waste. It may cause some discomfort but will pass in a few hours.

Wait till you are hungry before you take your next meal. Resist the temptation to eat just because it's "lunch time". Continue to take fresh fruits and vegetables, including the juices, slowly increasing the amount over the next two to three days (less time if you only did a short fast).

Here are some helpful tips on eating, when breaking a fast:

Decide ahead what permissible food you will take when you next feel hungry�a slice of watermelon or a banana, etc. Gear up your mind for a slow break. Do not jump ahead and think of that pizza, for then you will surely pick up the phone and call pizza delivery !!
Take time to chew your food well. Your enzymes in your saliva will help in the digestion, putting less stress on your digestive system which is not yet fully awake.
Eat only when you're hungry and not by the clock. Eat because you're hungry, not because of cravings. Listen to your body and be alert with what the food does in your stomach.
Continue to drink fresh juices at least twice a day until you're back to eating normally.
Keep yourself occupied so that you do not think too much about food. Have something to look forward to, like a good book, a handicraft project, etc., so that you can get up and leave the table without hesitation.

Once you are back on track with eating normally, give yourself a small treat at your favorite restaurant. Celebrate and share with a loved one on your little success.
Endeavor to continue to eat healthy after the fast. Let this be the beginning of your journey towards a healthy lifelong lifestyle

Enjoy ... the miracle healing of juice fasting ...