Maple Valley Syrup Diet

The Maple Valley Syrup Diet is better known as the Master Cleanse or the Lemonade Diet. The founder of the Master Cleanse, Stanley Burroughs, wrote a book called "The Master Cleanser," outlining the diet and its benefits, naming it as a cure for all diseases. He specifically recommended the organic Maple Valley brand of maple syrup to use for this diet. It was also stated by Burroughs to have a detoxification effect along with a weight loss.

The Diet

The Master Cleanse is generally done for 10 days, and mainly consists of one lemonade drink made with maple syrup, lemon juice, cayenne pepper and water. It is a very strict regimen. Start each morning by drinking a quart of saltwater. The saltwater can be prepared by adding 2 tsp. of unionized sea salt to 1 qt. of warm water. Prepare it in a container with a lid; shake it until the salt is dissolved. This is supposed to act like an enema, helping to clear the colon and eliminate any waste. This elimination happens within an hour, so being near a bathroom is important.

For the remainder of the day, you can drink as much of the lemonade drink as you like. Drink one glass every hour or two for a total of six to 12 glasses each day. The drink contains 2 tbsp. of organic lemon or lime juice, 2 tbsp. of organic maple syrup, 1/10th tsp. of cayenne chili pepper, and a 10-oz. glass of hot or cold water. Combine all of the ingredients into a glass or jar and stir or shake vigorously.

In the evening, drink a laxative herbal tea to encourage the cleansing process. No other vitamins or supplements should be taken while on the diet, but Burroughs recommends a visit to your doctor before beginning the diet, especially if you are taking prescription medication.

Maple Valley is proud to be the only brand of syrup named in the original Master Cleanse book. They sell the book and kits to help you get started on the diet, including tea, cayenne pepper capsules, syrup, sea salt.

Burroughs also recommends that after going off the diet to adopt a raw, organic vegetarian diet. Once your body is cleansed, the idea is to not introduce more toxins than necessary.