Green Smoothie Detox- An Honest Experience

I attempted a whole week plus 3 days of a green smoothie detox (2 liters a day), and here is my honest opinion and reaction to it!

Detox DAY 1

For this challenge, I consulted an expert (a green smoothie Doctor) on plants and the best detox smoothies to get the most out of everything,

I was sent the first batch of 25, which equals five a day.

Essentially, these green smoothies were meant to replace my meals of the day, and I was advised to stick to them, drink a lot of water (at least 2 liters), and maybe add a little plant-based snack in between.

This first day was a bit stressful because the brain reacts weirdly when you deprive it of its usual cravings. Luckily, I had just finished a ‘21-day fast,’ so my body was already used to discipline.

I didn’t find it hard on this day and enjoyed the smoothies. They were pretty filling, and I went through the day with a light snack (watermelon at night).

Detox Day 2

Waking up in the morning, my body felt okay, and I took my first green smoothie. It was a good boost, I won’t lie. My body did get very hungry ( So there was a lot of temptation ). I tried to drink more water and practice a trick I once heard.

‘Don’t fight a thought, replace it.’ When I am hungry or craving something, instead of convincing myself against it, I fixate on other parts of my day.

It worked, I guess! I managed to stay on the right path for a few hours, but I got hungry again. This time, I kept drinking my Smoothie for the Afternoon, finishing two full bottles.

My energy got low at night, and I experienced a lot of fatigue, but I felt my body taking in everything. I came to this conclusion because my digestive system felt more at ease, and I noticed less bloating.

At this point, I had to drink my last two smoothies and go to bed because the cravings were too much to handle, but we thank God!

Detox Day 3

This day was relatively similar to Day 2, but my body started adjusting. I felt fewer cravings and less hunger.

The Smoothies were quite filling, but some food would have been nice

Note: I am not depriving myself of food, by the way, but to allow the nutrients to do their job, replacing regular meals with light plant-based snacks was essential!

Detox Day 4

Now, this is where it gets interesting. My hormones sometimes act up, but I saw my period consistently last year (2024) up until November, which is when things shifted ( and I was frustrated because balancing my hormones took a lot of hard work and lifestyle changes).

On this day of detox, my body regained a little more energy, and my brain started recognizing the smoothie as meals.

I used the restroom a lot more (precisely what we wanted), and then, surprisingly, I got my period!

While I can’t personally say try this and boom, a balanced hormonal cycle will appear because it’s unclear if it’s the detox helped, maybe I can conclude that it played a role ( which is quite interesting)

Detox Day 5

I will not lie. I was starting to get used to the detox on day 5, and I did have like three spoons of my mum’s rice ( so the cravings don’t disappear immediately).

This detox requires discipline and commitment, so you must show yourself a lot of grace.

My body feels more hydrated and less bloated now, and surprisingly, I have a reduced appetite, which was quite an interesting change.

I found myself using the restroom more often. I take this as the detox is working well

Detox Day 6

I received a new batch of 25 green smoothies from the expert.

At this point, taking the same smoothie is boring. But as I mentioned, it takes a lot of commitment and focus on the results.

Honestly, my focus was on a good detox, and if I lose some weight, that will definitely be a plus ( I won’t complain about that! ).

I didn’t feel too exhausted this day, and my digestive system was still on the right track!

Detox Day 7

For detox day 7, I felt very Bored with drinking the same two varieties of green smoothies.

I’ve decided that the next time I try this, I will spread out three different recipes to see how that works or if my body needs consistency for the detox to work.

Detox Day 8-10

I only did half a day 8 because I had a trip

My 10-day green smoothie detox became an eight-day detox.

No excuses! I know, but the changed routine and environment shook me a little.

Key Takeaways

1. It is not for the weak, but everyone should at least try this once a year
2. It’s been two weeks, and I have noticed good skin and overall health results. My cravings are not so much, and I’m now trying to incorporate at least 1 liter of green smoothies into my day-to-day meal routine.
3. Stay consistent, and if boredom sets in, tweaking the juices with different fruits for a different flavor will help.
4. Start Small; I think a light protein dinner at night can help you still get the results and not feel guilty ( cause food guilt is real)
5. Doing a green smoothie detox is most effective when you’re in a stable environment ( if you are traveling consistently, it might be hard). Changing environment affects routine and makes it harder to stay on track.”
6. Everyone’s experience with this green smoothie detox varies because of our different body types and systems, so it’s advised to check in with a professional!

That’s my Green smoothie detox experience. I will do it again! If you want to try this, I wish you luck and would love to hear about your experience!

For day-to-day recipes, check out ‘3 Delicious Green Smoothie Recipes For an Effective Detox.’