A flat stomach, glowing skin and a detoxed system are a few benefits promised by juice cleanses. If we have the courage to survive through the days of not eating, it may help in breaking the constant mindless feeding cycle we find hard to get out of and give our body rest to heal if we do it right. But it is not a sustainable way to lose fat. You cannot starve your way out of fat; in fact, starving can make our bodies more efficient in storing fat when done over a long period of time. When you’re only relying on low-calorie juices, your body gradually starts eating its metabolically more active tissue, aka muscle, to fill up its amino acid requirements and to reduce calorie output to cope with decreased input. Listen to the Podcast 50 Desi Super Drinks with celebrity nutritionist Loveneet Batra and with one of our Top RJ's RJ Mandee on the RedFM India App