Tried and Tested: three detox plans

With the likes of Miranda Kerr and Ellie Goulding snapped sipping their concoctions, Fruveju's popular with celebs.

The plan consists of six 500ml juices and nut milk smoothies, made entirely from cold-pressed fresh, organic ingredients with no added nasties, delivered to your door and consumed at set times throughout the day, starting at 8am and finishing at 7pm. You can also drink all the water and herbal tea you like.

There are three plan options; 'Explore' for first-time cleansers, 'Extend' for those who've done it before, and 'Evolve' for hardcore detox devotees, which you can follow from one to five days. There are also recommended pre and post-cleanse diet tips for maximum results.

What's it like?

I opt for a three-day 'Extend' cleanse. The colourful juices certainly look appealing, with flavours like Pure Greens (kale, lemon, ginger, celery, spinach, cucumber, apple and spring greens) and Spicy Lemonade (lemon, cayenne pepper and coconut nectar).

The 500ml bottles are very generous, so on day one, I don't actually miss eating at all and don't feel hungry. They taste great too - apart from the final bottle of the day, the Cashew Milk, which really doesn't agree with me.

Towards the end of day two, caffeine withdrawals have brought on a banging headache and I'm cranky - but, the drinks are still keeping me feeling full, and I'm enjoying the mix of flavours.

On day three, struggling to concentrate at work, I cave and wolf down some oatcakes.

However, post-cleanse, I'm less bloated, have lost 2lbs, my skin looks brighter and that New Year sluggishness has gone.

Fruveju starts from £70 per day, fruveju.com 

Abi Jackson

HERBALIFE FORMULA 1 SHAKE

Meal-replacement shake brand Herbalife have teamed up with nutritional therapist Miguel Toribio-Mateas to create five recipes using their protein-rich Formula 1 powder, which is designed to help people manage their weight.

I plump for the Detox shake recipe, which involves adding berries, omega-3 and fibre-rich Chia seeds and cinnamon to the strawberry-flavoured shake mix, and having this for breakfast for three days (full recipe details can be found on their website).

The Chia seeds are cleansing, while the added berries are full of antioxidants. To get the full benefits, I also give up caffeine and alcohol.

What's it like?

The shake is really filling - I drink half a pint for brekkie instead of my usual porridge before work and I'm full right through 'til lunchtime, which stops me snacking on the usual sugary treats for elevenses.

I don't lose any weight, but by the end of the detox, I'm feeling clearer headed and full of energy, which is brilliant.

But the side-effect of giving up caffeine is a withdrawal headache on the first day, not so brilliant! The other downside is, I'm not a huge fan of the strawberry flavouring of the shake combined with milk, so I'd try it with soya as an alternative next time.

Herbalife Formula 1, £27.60 for 550g, herbalife.co.uk

Kate Whiting 

HONESTLY HEALTHY SOUP AND SMOOTHIE CLEANSE

Honestly Healthy's an alkaline lifestyle brand founded by gourmet veggie chef Natasha Corrett. Her new book, Honestly Healthy Cleanse, features 100 recipes set into four easy meal plans promising to help people look and feel fabulous.

They also do a fridge fill service, delivering all your food fresh to your home so you can try any of the plans without having to shop.

What's it like?

I try the three-day soup and smoothie cleanse plan, devised to give the digestive system a break; ideal if you've been overindulging and started the year feeling knackered and bloated like me.

My food arrives nice and fresh as promised, along with a menu card outlining my five daily meals; smoothies for breakfast, morning and afternoon snacks, and soup for lunch and dinner.

It's daunting, but I'm surprised how filling the drinks and soups actually are. I usually find smoothies can be quite acidic, but these alkaline drinks (with flavours like Lime, Apple, Cucumber and Broccoli; Green Mango and Carrot and Ginger and Apple) are satisfying and tasty, and I love the thick, delicious soups.

I also cut out caffeine and soft drinks and, after three days, I've lost 3lbs, am sleeping better and feel energised and inspired to keep eating more healthily.

3-day Soup and Smoothie Fridge Fill, from £199, honestlyhealthyfood.com

Laura Wurzal