Anna-Lisa has tested "Kale and Me"

Wow, I actually did it. I went without solid food for the best part of three days. I didn't think I could do it - and that's the best thing I've taken away from this time. I am actually stronger-willed than I thought I would be. I can actually give up snacking in between meals, snacks in front of the TV and sweets in the afternoon at the office - if I want to. And here comes the big but, because: I love to eat. And I don't want to forbid myself that. That's why the detox experience I've just had will remain for the time being.

The effects that a 3-day juice cleanse is supposed to have on the body are simply not noticeable enough for me to want to regularly go without something that makes me happy for three days. For me, food is quality of life. I am of the opinion that my body can also deal with the much demonized toxins. I don't need juice for that. I didn 't feel fitter or better during or after the three days - on the contrary. The impact on my psyche, namely not being able to lead my life the way I like it, is simply too strong for me.

It certainly wasn't wrong for my gastrointestinal tract, but do I really need it regularly? I'm still skeptical, after all, my body works exactly as it should even with a "normal" food intake - at least for now. Another thing that makes it really difficult for me to detox regularly is not exercising. I now need sport as a balance to work out. I miss that during the detox phase. I also felt constantly over-acidified during the three days.

My conclusion: I can if I want to, but right now I don't want to anymore. The detox cure was a more than interesting experience that everyone should certainly try at least once. But that's all I'm doing for now.

Sabrina tested "pressbar"

The highlight of my three-day detox juice cure? Day 4 and a warm toast with peanut butter AND Nutella! Yes, I admit, the diet plan doesn't include that even after the detox phase. But three days of liquid food, pitying looks from colleagues and friends and a grand finale in the office toilet were enough to satisfy me. I didn't have enough stamina for two more days of the recommended light diet.

In hindsight, I am a little ambivalent about the juice-based detox cure: Although it's great to know that I have so much willpower that I never feel weak and have to indulge in food cravings, unfortunately I didn't get a feeling of elation from the emptiness in my gastrointestinal tract.

The question remains: did I do everything right? Does it make sense to do a detox cure for longer than just three days in order to completely change the body? And are the "digestive problems" perhaps even part of the detoxification process?

My conclusion: The juices from "pressbar" are very tasty, probably not least because they are almost all based on apple juice. If you would like to try a juice diet, I would definitely recommend a build-up phase and a slow reduction phase, in which the body is first prepared for the juice diet with a light diet and then back to solid food. It may also be a good idea not to do such a cure during a working week when full concentration is required every day. Such a cure is certainly perfect as an introduction to a long-term change in diet.

For me, as a self-confessed fast food lover with a sweet tooth, it was an experience that I am glad I did. I learned that neither my body nor my mind need the snacks and treats, but after three days of abstinence I know how to enjoy them all the more.