A great way to help cleanse dietary fat from your blood stream and lymphatic system is by drinking diluted cranberry concentrate, hot or cold, NOT cranberry juice or cocktail!!!
Do NOT drink this!
Cranberry juice – 100% juice, no added sugar – is not 100% cranberry juice. The cranberry juice is cut with apple juice, white grape juice and/or pear juice, all of which are considered cheap junk juices because of their very high concentration of isolated fruit sugar. When natural fruit sugar is separated from the fiber and water of the whole fruit it becomes problematic for blood sugar balance.
Cranberry cocktail is even worse because it does have added cheap, refined white sugar or artificial sweeteners. Remember, cranberries are not naturally sweet. They are very tart. If you’re drinking a sweet cranberry drink, sugar of some description has been added.
Do NOT drink this!!!
Neither of these above are what you want if you wish to flush dietary fat from your bloodstream and lymphatic system. Look for cranberry concentrate or cranberry juice concentrate, preferably organic, like these below:
You will know it’s cranberry concentrate by the label and the price. A 16 ounce bottle costs around $20. Because only a tablespoon or so is used at a time, it’s an excellent investment and is worth every penny!
Cranberry concentrate supports and aids the liver in breaking down dietary fat. Cranberries contain arbutin, a diuretic that helps flush toxic fluids from the body, and cranberries are high very in antioxidants. A liver clogged with toxins, poisons, and excess fats cannot perform its fat-burning and other vital duties.
The liver becomes more efficient at using stored fat for fuel when the body is well hydrated. Diluted cranberry concentrate hydrates and can help eliminate water retention and cleanse accumulated wastes.
Cranberries are packed with flavonoids and organic acids such as malic acid, citric acid, and quinic acid which have an emulsifying effect on stubborn fat deposits in the lymphatic system. The lymphatic system acts as the body’s “garbage collector” and transports various waste products not processed by the liver.
Just as lemon water is an great body flush, diluted cranberry concentrate is an even better systemic cleanser. You can also use tart cherry concentrate. The Knudsen’s “just” juices like Just Cranberry or Just Tart Cherry, preferably organic, are good though they are not as concentrated.
I love to drink diluted hot cranberry concentrate throughout the day, though it’s most effective first thing in the morning on an empty stomach. I tend to drink it warm in the winter and room temperature/chilled in the summer. This is a crucial step to succeeding with my Fruit Til Five™ program.
Experiment with your mixture. Go easy at first. Cranberry concentrate is VERY TART and may take some getting used to. Once you have acquired the taste, increase your dosage and frequency.
How to Make:
1. boil water as you would for tea
2. fill cup or other vessel with water
3. add between 1 teaspoon to 1 tablespoon of concentrate
4. skip the sweetener
5. enjoy!
Additional Resources:
The Problem With Fruit – all about fruit sugar and fat
The Best Essential Oils for Travel – add cranberry to this travel drink
Post-Exercise Citrus Oil Quencher – add cranberry to this quencher
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NICE! It’s on the grocery list and I can’t wait to try it. Thanks Carla!
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Excellent! Let me know what you think after you’ve had a chance to try it!
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I just bought some too, Carla, and am going to try it tonight as a bedtime drink. I’m going to feel like a princess!
Fantastic Pam! What did you think about the cranberry drink? Hope the diuretic attributes didn’t wake you up too much in the night!
Hi Carla,
When I did groceries last week “on a whim” I bought Knudsen’s Organic Just Tart Cherry drink! When it’s gone, I’ll be buying the cranberry concentrate and giving that a try. Interesting how we get the info we need, when we need it! My blood pressure was slightly elevated at my recent yrly physical. . this surprised me, I’ve never had a problem with my blood pressure. I starting reading/researching and found some info suggesting to clean the colon and liver. Interesting that concentrated cranberry is great for this! I also read in my EODR for oil suggestions and began applying Ylang Ylang and will rotate with Peace & Calming, Lemongrass and Lavender. Dr. was not concerned, but I prefer to be proactive and not wait til it is a problem.
Thanks, Carla . . .I’m looking forward to learning from you (and the great group of folks here with you!)
Gail
Wow Gail! What perfect timing! I know that you’ll be able to get a hold of your blood pressure before it becomes a greater concern. Kudos for you for being proactive! Love knowing which oils you are using too. Thanks for sharing that here!
Hi Carla, I Love your website and all of your information. I have been using Cranberry juice for years (yes the real stuff) and I love to mix it in a gallon (glass jug) and put a 1-2 of drops of Young Living Peppermint oil in it. It tastes so refreshing and the peppermint is great for the intestinal tract, improves the immune system and helps to balance the hormones. I used it for 3 years in a class of high school girls and it helped them all reduce their PMS. So many benefits to helping the body return to a balanced state. Keep up the great work. Jeane Cole
This is great information to know about cranberry concentrate and YL Peppermint oil! Thank you Jeane!
Hi Carla,
Thank you for the great info on the hot liquid options. Quick question, does it have to be warm/hot water? My body tends to run warm & have always preferred room temp or iced drinks. I LOVE 1/2 fresh squeezed lemon in my glass of ice water & definitely going to try the cranberry concentrate now. Was unaware it existed until reading your info. Love tart cranberry flavor with a good 1/2 fresh squeezed lime or more, in it (though it’s been in the cranberry juice w/ no sugar). That was an eye opener re: the regular cranberry juice w/ no sugar, was completely unaware about that. Thank you, Thank you, Thank YOU for your fantastic info!
Hi Kelli, you can totally drink room temperature water. I’d avoid super cold water (iced) because it can be shocking to the system, but sometimes super cold does really taste and feel good! Enjoy!!!
Awesome, Thank You!!! You make a difference in the lives of many. I appreciate your inspirational work/service to & for all. Also for your response.
I understand now why a 2 week lemon craving suddenly kicked in; body must have wanted to detox. Eating a whole lemon, rind & all, delicious. My body knew what i knew not. Frequently get cravings for an all-radish day, or other fruit, veggies, beans… & just go with them. Was uncertain why specific cravings zoomed in. Thank you again for your insights.
Your words are so sweet. Thank you so much Kelli. Listen to the body…it will guide you well!! Keep up the great work Kelli and thanks for reading and commenting!
You do not specify how much cranberry detox a day.. I sent a message asking. Will find another recipe.
Hi Marilyn, I received your email and replied. I can not answer health & wellness related questions by email unless you are a contracted client. Please see HERE how to work with me 1:1. If you would like free group coaching, please sign up for a session of Fruit Til Five™.
Dear Carla,
I have been drinking concentrated cranberry juice everyday for a month or so and it has made a huge difference for urinary tract health. It works so well, so far….and what a relief….no UTI’s…no antibiotics. You see, I have MS and UTI’s have been a frequent occurrence for me. I found this site when looking to see if cherry juice concentrate would be as good.
The amazing side effect is some weight loss that I have experienced.
Thanks for you info.
Karen.
Excellent Karen! Thank you for coming back to my site and leaving a testimonial for cranberry concentrate. It will help future readers. I appreciate you! Glad you’re feeling great!!
Hi Carla! Just wondering if you can cite some research for the claims on cranberry and tart cherry for the lymphatic system?
Thanks
I learned about liver and lymph care with cranberry and tart cherry from Ann Louise. I don’t align with her complete protocol because she does not advocate a low fat, whole food, plant-based vegan diet. Here’s a webpage from her site with some information: http://annlouise.com/2011/10/20/the-6-fat-flush-commandments-part-1/
I have been told that cranberry concentrate can cause kidney stones. Have you studied that. Thank you for your concerns. Know that is is good for urinary infection
There is some correlation but it’s an overall diet issue. I’d do some research on Dr. Greger’s website to learn how to prevent or release kidney stones: http://nutritionfacts.org/topics/kidney-stones/
Does Cranberry juice concentrated cause kidney stones?
There is some correlation but it’s an overall diet issue. I’d do some research on Dr. Greger’s website to learn how to prevent or release kidney stones: http://nutritionfacts.org/topics/kidney-stones/
How many ounces of water?
Roughly 8 ounces to 1 teaspoon or tablespoon of cranberry concentrate depending on how strong you like it. Start small with 1 teaspoon and build up.