Today Jennifer from Italy posted a comment asking if you can substitute grade A or C maple syrup for the grade B syrup recommended for the Master Cleanse, and if it’s alright to chew gum when you’re doing the cleanse.
Ciao,
I am writing to you from Florence Italy where I have lived for 13 years. I have started the Master Cleanse and today is my 4th day. I am doing really well, but have an emergency question…I purchased Grade B maple syrup in the states, but apparently too little (I had not read the quantity in the recipe when I purchased). I have only been able to fine Grade C here in our health food stores…..is that ok? The same? Do I have to compensate in any way? The people in the stores have no clue as they do not carry Grade B only A and C….
Also…can I chew gum on the Master Cleanse? I have not because I did not think so, but this white tongue thing…..
Thank you so much for your time!
a presto!
Jennifer
As far as using grade A or C maple syrup it depends on the grading system. In the US we no longer have grade C for retail use, instead grade C is now “commercial grade” syrup.
As long as the maple syrup you’re using is all natural, and not some name brand like Mrs Butterworths you should be fine.
You also asked about chewing gum on the master cleanse, and that’s also fine as long as you don’t swallow the gum. A mistake some people make is to label the Master Cleanse a fast when in fact it’s a detox diet. The master cleanse lemonade has quite a few calories (about 100 per glass), and most of that is sugar from the maple syrup so a few pieces of gum throughout the day won’t hurt.
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So happy to hear that Grade A is ok cause I don't want to go to the store and look at all the foods;)
my brother and his father inlaw make maple syrup.To my knowledge the grade A is the first and clearest of the batch, gradeB is what's left in the bottom of the barrel. kinda like bock beer is in the production of beer.
I am on day one as well, using grade a syrup because that it all i could find. Some websites say thats all you can use, but this one says it fine. Im surprised at how tasty the lemonade is. Can you use more lemon juice if you want too?
Can I use less maple syrup or eliminate it all together
I am on day 3... How did it go for you?
Hi All,
I am on day 1 of the cleanse. If anyone else is doing it let me know! I am using grade A syrup as that is what I have, and the blog said I could. I need the encouragement!
Krystle - The salt water works! I have a hard time getting anything out of my system and that worked quite well for me! I am on day 3 of my detox and I couldn't feel more energized, aswell I haven't had one little migraine. I think I will go to the gym tonight!--- Good luck everyone!
I have to take medication for throid every morning with water a half hour before I eat or drink anything else. Is this still safe for me to do? Please help thank you.
Do you have to use the laxatives or do the salt water flush in order for it to work?
Hi I'm Irene in South Africa.I really want to the Master Chef dexox.But don't know where to get maple syrup.I only find flavoured one.Please help.