Our team has interviewed Peter Glickman recently and you can watched the video at Master Cleanse Interview With Peter Glickman - Part 1-- admin |
The master cleanse diet is created by Stanley Burroughs in 1941. He only published a book on the master cleanse only during 1976. In short, the diet only permits you to consume the lemonade mixture for the whole duration of the master cleanse – You can require to drink a minimum of 60 oz of lemonade a day and drink plenty of water too. But you are not allow to eat or drink other foods rather than the lemonade.
Do note: there is a big time difference from the time where Stanley Burroughs published the book till today (1976 and 2009). If you have been reading other websites information on the master cleanse recipe, most of them are using the original recipe which are a little outdated now (for example, the U.S.D.A. has changed the classification of maple syrup).


Before you embark on the master cleanse journey…
It is advsiable for you to obtain a copy of the master cleanse guide written by either Katie Jones (link removed as there is some problem with their website at the moment) or Raylen, so you would know exactly what to do and what to expect. Even though the web contains most of the master cleanse instructions, the content in these sites may not be organized and structured as well as these guides. As a result, you may miss out some of the most important information that can help you in the master cleanse.
We have provided you with a single serving recipe of the master cleanse diet below. Most of the time, you may want to make the lemonade for the whole day otherwise it’ll be troublesome for you to make the lemonade each time you want to drink it.
You would need to mix the following ingredients together in order to make the lemonade mixture.
1. 2 tablespoons of lemon juice
2. 2 tablespoons of organic maple syrup grade B
3. 1/10 teaspoon of cayenne pepper powder
4. 10 oz glasses of distilled water (This is around 295ml of water)
Lemon juice – you would approximately need half a lemon to make 2 tablespoons of lemon juice. If you want to create the lemonade for the whole day, it can only last for 8 hours before it turns bad (even you have put it into the fridge).
Do take note not to use canned lemon juice as the vitamins and nutrients are no longer in the canned lemon. It is essential for your body to absorb the lemon nutrients because you are drinking the lemonade for 10 days.
In our master cleanse survival manual, you would discover how you should you prepare the lemonade exactly in the morning. (You can’t add the cayenne pepper in the morning when you prepare the lemonade for the whole day, otherwise it will turn bad within a short while..)
Maple syrup - If you read from all the free information online, the standard instructions are to use organic maple syrup grade B. They would also tell you not to use other kinds of syrup as they are not suitable for the master cleanse diet. Usually you can only find the grade B maple syrup in United States only and if you are from other parts of the world, chances are you won’t be able to find grade B maple syrup.
BUT, is it the truth that only grade B maple syrup is suitable for master cleanse? In our master cleanse survival manual, you would also discover whether do you really need grade B maple syrup. (It is found out that Stanley Burroughs originally published the Master Cleanse in 1976 when the U.S.D.A. classified maple syrup into 3 different categories. However, now U.S.D.A. has revised it’s classification… )
Cayenne pepper – do not underestimate the power of cayenne pepper. It is one of the best healing herbs in the world. The pepper can increase the blood flow in the body, have a rich source of vitamins B & C and can save one from heart attack. We would recommend you to buy the powder form of cayenne pepper.
Most people find it difficult to drink the lemonade with the cayenne pepper in it. If you find it difficult too, here’s a tip… Put the cayenne pepper powder into empty capsules and when you drink the lemonade and maple syrup, just swallow the capsules. This is more effective than buying cayenne pepper pills that are produced by the pharmaceutical companies.
Laxative Herb Tea
Usually one can take the green or peppermint tea but take note that it should not be caffeinated. This is usually taken before the start of the master cleanse and the instruction from the book is to drink it every evening before you go to the bed.
Note: You don’t want to drink the laxative tea together with the salt water flush as it would cause diarrhea.
Salt Water Flush Recipe
You would need to prepare a teaspoon of organic sea salt (not iodized salt) with 25 – 35 oz of warm water. Mix well and do your best to drink the solution in one go. If it is difficult to drink, use normal temperature water then. The purpose of the salt water flush and the laxative tea is to help you in bowel elimination.
It is best to drink the salt water flush before drinking the lemonade in the morning as it is more effective with empty stomach.
Have you tried the salt water flush and you totally couldn’t stand the taste? Some people may face the problem not able to have successful bowel movements. Our master cleanse newsletter below would give you tips, secrets and our experiences on how you can “cheat” on the salt water flush..


Master Cleansers’ Journal
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Amy says : I’m going to try to journal here for myself and anyone else that it may help. My first day is coming to a close. Night time is definitely worse, especially when my husband grilled chicken for dinner. The lemonade helps the cravings though... Read More At Day 1 (Comments section) |
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Jomoke says: Well here I am on the second day of the cleanse! I am feeling hungrey every few hours. If I drint water or lemonade the feeling goes away for another hour or two. I jogged three miles yesterday and I’m still wondering where that energy came from... Read The Rest At Day 2 (Comments section) |
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Amy says: Almost to a close of day 3. It’s been hard, but a met a specialist at a Christmas party last night that encouraged me. I’m starting to go to the bathroom a lot more today and have been having a little stomach cramping and feeling a little depressed about not drinking coffee... Read The Rest At Day 3 (Comments section) |
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eve says: Wow this is way harder then I thought! 4th day as well! Little sleep little bathrooms visits, lost 4lb but that’s not why I’m doing it... Read The Rest At Day 4 (Comments section) |
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Sara says: Day 5- Today and last night have been the absolute worst for me. I am so extremely hungry. I’m having the worst cravings on top of the physical hunger. I want everything greasy and not greasy. I am seriously considering starting the orange juice tomorrow but am just trying to stick through this. This is my first time trying this cleanse and I really, really want to do this. The hunger is just so intense.... Read The Rest At Day 5 (Comments section) |
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Jo says: Ok I started this with my husband. He’s been losing weight like mad. I, on the other hand gained 2/10# yesterday. I lost that 2/10# today but that’s it. My hunsband has had to quit. He was physically sick, no energy & couldn’t make it thru the day. I made him have some soup last night... Read The Rest At Day 6 (Comments section) |
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Amy says: Day 7: There is a light at the end of the tunnel! Now, it’s all controlling the mind. I feel a little cooky and although I know I’m not going to quit, my mind is playing tricks. The description of day 7 above is VERY accurate. I have been having an awful ache on my left side almost behind my lower ribs... Read The Rest At Day 7 (Comments section) |
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Amy says: I actually can’t believe it’s day 8. I keep thinking it’s day 7. My side is still hurting, but not as bad as yesterday. I also was the most grouchy I’ve been since I started. ALSO, I almost tricked myself into thinking I could maybe cheat a coffee from Starbucks while I was grocery shopping... Read The Rest At Day 8 (Comments section) |
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Amy says: Alright, today is definitely one of the better days I’ve had, just because I know I only have one more official day. I bought some rice milk and frozen strawberries for a lovely smoothie on day 11... Read The Rest At Day 9 (Comments section) |
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Amy says: Alright, today is definitely one of the better days I’ve had, just because I know I only have one more official day. I bought some rice milk and frozen strawberries for a lovely smoothie on day 11... Read The Rest At Day 10 (Comments section) |
Master Cleansers Who Transformed Their Life Through Master Cleanse
Success Story: Jessie Hairston![]() "Thanks to Master Cleanse, I’ve lost over 100lbs, i’m typing,my hair is back, I can run, and the doctors are astounded!""Just completed my 5th cleanse. Started out of health desparation 3-13-08 at 263lbs, debillitating diseases, couldn’t walk without pain or a cane, knarled joint, depressed and losing hair. Thanks to Master Cleanse, I’ve lost over 100lbs, i’m typing,my hair is back, I can run, and the doctors are astounded! I’m living proof that the cleanse works. Oh, I look 25 years younger and still losing. I swear by the Master cleanse. The medicines and injections stopped working and began attacking me. I threw them in the garbage and I’m glad I did. All hail to the Master Cleanse!" |
Success Story #2: Craig"With a flatter stomach and four days to go I’m giving this diet the thumbs up.""Well! I have to say the diet has been great.I’m on day6 and feeling good.I have to be honest by the second day I’ve became very hungry and cheated for half of a butter roll lol but, I got back with it.I became very tempted for the pizza with pepperoni that my coworkers had ordered, but refuse the night before.Though my hunger has stop by the third, my mind still think of the foods that i love.With a flatter stomach and four days to go I’m giving this diet the thumbs up." -- Craig |
Success Story #3: Amy"My skin looks great, I have lost more weight than I thought. I had no idea until I threw on a pair of my tight jeans and had to cinch my belt two more loops.""Almost there! It’s 6:30pm and while I could probably continue cleansing and it would bring forth even better results, I am ready to get back on the mountain and start snowboarding again. SO, I’m looking forward to my slow recovery to eating foods again and much more physical activity. I think I was the most tempted this day of all because It’s kinda like…… I’m really almost done. My skin looks great, I have lost more weight than I thought. I had no idea until I threw on a pair of my tight jeans and had to cinch my belt two more loops. This was something I hadn’t noticed cause I was focused more on my cleansing results. (unfortunately my boobs are smaller too) I have a good energy level and not as grouchy from lack of food. I will definitely do this again next year maybe lengthening the process another week. Hoping my new obsession with cooking will continue and wasn’t just due to not being able to eat. : ) Thanks for everyone’s support!!!" -- AmyAmy is a very nice master cleanser who consistently shared her journal every day while on the cleanse with the visitors on our website. Amy, if you are reading this, our master cleanse team appreciate your sharing, thank you!. You can read her daily journal on our journal categories. |
Success Story #4: Carin *New"I got my new husband to finally buy into it, and he was amazed at the results. He lost 17 lbs in 6 days and again, was never hungry.""I have done this master cleanse for 5 years. It was doctor recommended, when I was so toxic after a car crash and new home (overwhelmed with new glues/paint etc…..my body was on over load! The first time i was so skeptical ~ however, I followed ALL the instructions, and never cheated……I wasn’t hungry ever! and felt more energy and emotionally stable than I had in a long long time. I do the cleanse at least once a year, sometimes twice. I got my new husband to finally buy into it, and he was amazed at the results. He lost 17 lbs in 6 days and again, was never hungry. I am starting my 10 day journey, so I know at the end I will be ready for spring break and fight thru the plateau weight loss i have been experiencing. If you are frightened about te hunger………just have faith….drink more…..and meditate. Know that it is in your head, and get out of that spot…do something! Good luck." -- Carin |
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@Nadia : Most people find it difficult to drink the salt water flush because of it’s taste. It’s kinda weird that you threw up only after 10 minutes.
Usually we use both the laxative tea and the salt water flush (salt water flush in the morning and tea in the evening). Probably you want to try out with drinking lesser amount of swf or lessen the concentration of the swf.
The way I get the salt water down really quick without having to endure the nasty taste on every swallow is this: Chug down half of the amount of water WITHOUT the salt in it. Then take about a cup of water with the teaspoon of salt in it and swig it down real quick (yes, its a lot stronger that way, but it doesn’t last long at all). Lastly, chase the salt down with the 2nd half of the water you’re supposed to drink. With the salt being sandwiched between two equal portions of water, and since it’s all going to the same place, my experience is that it has the exact same effect of drinking it all together.
Good Morning America:
Today is the 1st day of my master cleanse…. I am nervous yet, excited about this process. during the Yr. of 08-09′ I lost a total of 70 lb. doing it the right way, personal trainer eating totally clean doing two-a-days etc. I completely changed my life style. I do not eat pork, beef, soda, sweets etc. (only fish, chicken, turkey meat. BUT BUT BUT over the holidays 09′ I went a bit crazy and gained 15 lb!! I ate cake, cookies, french fries, and things I normally would not eat, i’ve gotten beside myself and need to START OVER. this cleanse is going to be my start. ALL OF THAT DIABETIC FOOD IVE PUT IN MY BODY THE LAST 5 MONTHS HAS GOT TO GO! I love the fact that it will be flushed out, i do not love the taste of this SEA SALT! OMG! I WANT TO VOMIT! (MY THOUGHTS UPON DRINKING…WHY JAY WHY?)
I’m looking forward to the challenge and another level of discipline over my mind and body. I was also thinking i would do this in honor of the Haiti victims. Children out there are suffering from starvation and have went days without eating. they have lost everything and I want to make a sacrifice for those who have nothing. yes a donation would be easier which is number one on my list, but I want to step this up and have a real purpose for this fast. Wishing everyone the best of luck…gotta go the stomach is already GROWLING! LOL
@Ms. Jay Green : Great to have you joining the master cleanse and hope you have a wonderful experience on this master cleanse. Do let us know about your journal after each day.
And yes, the Haiti victims are very unfortunate and hopefully they can overcome this adversity soon. An idea I have is that we can always give up all the unhealthy and junk food (which makes us unhealthy) and donate that portion of the money to help the Haiti victims. There are many online websites like the American Red Cross where you can make a donation to the Haiti victims.
All the best to your master cleanse and to all the master cleansers!
Today is my first day – I did the laxative tea last night and not much happened. It’s 11:15am now and I am pretty hungry even though I’ve drank about 20 plus ounces of the “lemonade”. Not a fan of the cayenne pepper, but knowing that it is good for you helps. Dreading the salt water flush – not so much the taste, but the aftermath! Looking forward of things to come….
How do you get the cayenne to dissolve completely in he lemonade? It seems to float around and I have to constantly shake the water bottle!
@Karyn : The cayenne pepper doesn’t dissolve in the lemonade. After you shake, you can just drink it immediately!
Can you take cayenne pepper pills instead of adding it to the lemonade, and will it be as effective? Thanks!
@JW : No, it won’t be effective when you add cayenne pepper pills. You should take a look at this video by Peter Glickman. http://themastercleanserecipe.org/master-cleanse-interviews/interview-with-peter-glickman-part-1 where he talks about cayenne pepper.
Starting tomorrow. I have done the MC before. Works great! Never felt better than every while on the cleanse.