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The answers to all your juicy questions about benourished

F.A.Q.

• How does it work and what will it really do for me?
• Why should I detoxify and cleanse?
• Why a juice cleanse, and not a water version?
• Are there side effects to cleansing?
• Are the juices, meals and snacks gluten and dairy-free?
• Are the meals and snacks nut-free?
• Why benourished?
• Is it organic?
• Why is it important to pay attention to what we put in our system?
• What separates you from the other cleansing systems?
• Can I cleanse if I am pregnant or breastfeeding?
• Can I cleanse if I have diabetes?
• Is it normal to have red colour in my urine & bowel movements after drinking the beet juice?
• What happens post cleanse?
• I am a journalist and would like to conduct an interview.
• I can't seem to find my question on this page!
• Additional Recommendations

Q. How does it work and what will it really do for me?
A. The average person in Canada spends the bulk of their body's energy dealing with the effects of a diet that is low in nutrient quality, acidic and inflammatory in nature (a.k.a., The Standard North American Diet). And, chronically acidic and inflammatory conditions can lead to pre-mature aging and disease. So, here's where we come along.... benourished's products provide you with a convenient and incredibly nourishing food-based cleansing program that won't keep you hiding in the bathroom. We'll pack you with a punch of vitamins and minerals so you can say goodbye to chocolate cravings and HELLO to the new and improved you. Live, juice and be fabulous!

Q. Why should I detoxify and cleanse?
A. The question is, why shouldn't you? In today's fast-paced and chemically dependent world, we're continuously bombarded by unnatural and harmful substances present in our food, water and air (i.e., food additives, pesticides, pollution, heavy metals, hormones, etc.). Although our body's system works to expel these undesirables, the body still faces an uphill battle to keep up with the "chemical blitz". Add to this the burden of making "digestive" sense out of the Standard American Diet (filled with highly processed and refined foods & sugar), our internal detox army "aka excretory organs" (intestine, kidney, liver, lungs and skin) can get overwhelmed. Over time, a build-up of toxins occurs within our tissues and as our organs become over-burdened and sluggish, we can begin to experience unwanted symptoms from toxicity and/or impaired digestion and vitamin & mineral absorption. Physical symptoms can include aches & pains, bloating, constipation, fatigue, headaches, mental fog, mood fluctuations, poor sleep, recurrent flus and colds, skin problems, weight gain/difficulty losing weight, etc.. Taken to the extreme, a chronically high toxic load and/or acidic and inflammatory state can contribute to the development of major ailments and diseases (i.e., cancer, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, etc.). By cleansing and detoxifying, you help your body rid itself of accumulated toxins and metabolic waste and promote healing. Your body will be invigorated, your energy level will increase and your overall health will improve, as long as you don't go back to the enemy. We couldn't think of a better reason!

Q. Why a juice cleanse, and not a water version?
A. In our humble opinion, a juice cleanse is healthier and less taxing on your body. You see, a healthy cleanse reduces your body's need to expend energy on digestion and creates an opportunity for your body to utilize its energy for repair and rejuenation. In order to achieve the best results possible, it is crucial to be adequately hydrated and to fuel the body with the nutrients it requires to cleanse. Why deprive the body of fundamental nutrients and minerals (which can be very taxing on the body's organs)? As well, water cleanses tend to be a greater shock to the system and therefore can produce greater side effects, making the cleansing program more difficult to stick to. At benourished, we care about your overall health and want you to succeed while cleansing.

Q: Are there side effects to cleansing?
A: Depending on your lifestyle and your typical day-to-day diet, you may experience a few side effects for the first few days of the cleanse as your body adjusts to the change in diet and begins to eliminate unwanted substances. Some of the most commonly reported side effects include: more regular bowel movements, lower energy, headaches, nausea, runny nose and occasional skin blemishes. But don't worry...the payoff is in sight!

Q: Are the juices, meals and snacks gluten and dairy-free?
A: Yes. Although benourished’s facility is not a licensed gluten-free or dairy-free facility, all of our products are made without gluten or dairy products. However, there is no guarantee that there is no cross contamination from other sourced products.

Q: Are the meals and snacks nut-free?
A: Although none of the products contain peanuts (one of the most common allergens) and several of the meals and snacks are nut-free, benourished is not a nut-free facility. Thus, the products are not recommended for individuals with nut allergies.

Q. Why benourished?
A. Not to sound philosophical and all, but when we nourish our bodies with the right food and beverages, we ultimately nourish our mind, body and soul.

Q. Is it organic?
A. Our focus is on sourcing as many organic and local ingredients as possible. Our commitment is to only source organic ingredients for the most highly sprayed fruits and vegetables (i.e., the dirty dozen). Certain ingredients (i.e., tropical fruits) won't be able to be sourced locally or organically. Speaking of which, if you know of any pineapples being grown here in Canada during the winter months, we'd be highly interested in speaking with you!

Q. Why is it important to pay attention to what we put in our system?
A. Simply put, food is our foundation. When we eat unhealthy food that's been highly processed, full of sugar and saturated with grease and fat, we have less energy and stamina, develop more physical ailments and accelerate the aging process.

Q. What separates you from the other cleansing systems?
A. Aside from the fact that we're proud Canucks and that our products are made and bottled right here in Canada, our products are developed by individuals who have extensive training in clinical nutrition and botanical medicine. So, our benourished products are developed to incorporate only the healthiest and most freshest ingredients. And, it is all food based!

Q. Can I cleanse if I am pregnant or breastfeeding?
A. If you are looking to supplement your current diet with our nutritious products, of course! If you are looking to cleanse and use the products by themselves, No. When pregnant or breastfeeding, women require more calories to nourish the fetus or infant. In addition, cleansing is not recommended during these times but the products be can added to your regular diet to provide you with extra vitamins and nutrients. And, like your BFF, once the young one stops breastfeeding, we will be here for you!

Q. Can I cleanse if I have diabetes?
A. Unless you are given the go from your doctor, it is not recommended - regardless of the type of diabetes. Diabetics need to closely monitor their sugar intake and the natural sugars in the fruit juices may pose a problem.

Q. Is it normal to have red colour in my urine & bowel movements after drinking the beet juice?
A. Congratulations! You're one of the approximately 10% - 14% of the general population that has beeturia...the passing of red or pink (betalaine pigment) after eating beets. Not to worry; it just means your body is absorbing the powerful benefits of this cleanser and blood builder!

Q: What happens post cleanse?
A. To keep smooth sailing and to avoid digestive turmoil, you'll want to gently reintroduce your body to different foods when breaking your cleanse... and when we say food we mean healthy food (sorry Poutine!). We recommend you focus on eating fresh fruits and vegetables for the first two days and then gradually add in legumes and other vegetable protein sources on days three and four. So, start with fruit, salads and steamed veggies for the first two days post cleanse and then add in legumes on day three (i.e., lentils, beans, non-GMO tofu or tempeh, etc.). After that, you may start integrating whatever else you normally eat, but leave meat and dairy last to come on board. Try to stay committed to your new, renewed self and leave refined and highly processed foods behind. And remember...always drink plenty of filtered water (approx. half your body weight in ounces/day).

Q. I am a journalist and would like to conduct an interview.
A. Super! Our PR team will be able to take care of you! Email holly@benourished.com.

Q. I can't seem to find my question on this page!
A. Fret not! Talk to us at talktous@benourished.com.

Additional Recommendations:

• To keep your metabolism revved up and your energy levels from crashing, we suggest you space your juices so that they are two to three hours apart.
• We recommend drinking 8 oz. of water in between each of your juices - to help flush those unwanted substances out of your system!