By: Rachel Gallego

Juice cleansing is a popular trend, with people using everything from mainstream brands such as BluePrint and Nèkter to their own pressed fruits and vegetables.

If you aren’t selective in choosing the right cleanse that’s best for you, it could backfire and leave you disappointed.

There are a couple key points to keep in mind in order to reap the benefits associated with juice cleansing. You don’t need to cleanse to be healthy, so if you are doing it to be trendy it could leave you struggling, instead of feeling physically and emotionally balanced. Cleanses are meant as a means to detoxify and reset your metabolism, which is why exercising during  a cleanse isn’t the best decision. Juice cleanses don’t provide all the nutrients that are necessary for working out and recovering, and as a result you may become dizzy or nauseated.

It’s important to not use a juice cleanse as an excuse for overindulging or feel like you have to do it because you over ate. This can cause you to jump back and forth between cleansing and eating poorly.

When you find a juice cleanse that works for you, while still maintaining a healthy balance, it can be a rewarding experience.