The Maple Syrup Diet

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The Maple Syrup Diet, also known as the Lemonade Diet, is a form of fasting that was made famous by Beyonce. When the celebrity had to lose weight fast for her role in Dreamgirls, she turned to this fasting diet – dropping 20 pounds in the process. The Maple Syrup Diet is actually more of a cleansing process than a weight loss program per se, but many who have done the program have shed a significant amount of weight throughout the detoxification process.

The Maple Syrup Diet is a relatively short-lived weight loss program that takes up to 10 days to complete. The diet involves drinking a concoction of lemon juice mixed with maple syrup, which is why it goes by both the titles listed above.

While celebrities have brought this program into vogue relatively recently, the diet was actually created in 2005, when Peter Glickman released a book titled, “Lose Weight, Have More Energy and Be Happier in 10 Days.” In addition to helping the user lose weight, the Maple Syrup Diet claims to thoroughly detoxify the body and cure it from cravings for tobacco, junk food and coffee.

How does it Work?

The Maple Syrup Diet primarily consists of a concoction made of fresh lemon juice, Grade B maple syrup, cayenne pepper and purified water. Recipes are included both for a single glass and for a pitcher. Participants drink this mixture for the entire 10-day cycle. No solid foods are eaten during this time. In addition to dropping up to 10-20 pounds during the Maple Syrup Diet, participants also thoroughly cleanse their digestive system, which may result in frequent bathroom trips during the program.

Because no solid foods are allowed during the Maple Syrup Diet, there are no complex meal plans to follow. There are also no recommendations for exercise during the program. In fact, most participants will probably find they have little energy for physical activity after not eating for more than a week.

While there are some potential side effects that often occur with this diet plan (headaches, dizziness and bad breath, for example), many participants say the symptoms are usually seen in the first few days of the cleanse, as the body is actively ridding itself of a buildup of toxins.

Pros of the Maple Syrup Diet

Many health experts believe an occasional cleanse is good for the entire body
This diet program is easy to follow, with no complex menus or exercise programs
Some participants lose a significant amount of weight in a relatively short period of time
Many participants claim the concoction itself is pleasing to the palate

Cons of the Maple Syrup Diet

While some experts tout the health benefits of cleansing, others believe they can be detrimental
The Maple Syrup Diet is only designed to be used during the short term
Frequent bathroom trips at the beginning of the diet require users to stay close to home for the first few days