I discovered juice cleanses about four years ago when I opened up the office refrigerator and found it stocked with lemons and pitchers full of watery concoctions. Later, I learned that half of the girls I worked with were on the Master Cleanse diet. Since all-liquid detox diets have become increasingly more popular, we decided to enlist Stacy Berman, a New York City-based certified nutritionist and founder of Stacy's Boot Camp, to share her opinion on whether or not they work as claimed.

For those not familiar, juice cleanses are strict all-liquid diet plans typically comprised of raw vegetables, fruit and water, that are believed to remove toxins from the body. There haven't been a lot of studies on them, so how they work depends on who you ask. Many people praise them, but recently, Berman decided to try a very popular pre-packaged juice cleanse and had a negative experience. "After about two days of the juice cleanse I felt so bad. I felt nauseous immediately after drinking the juice, had low energy, couldn't go to the bathroom and felt bloated. I also didn't lose any weight," she told us.

Cleanses are believed to remove impurities, and are built around the idea that your system isn't operating correctly. But juicing can actually rid your body of fiber, which you need in order to properly digest. "Fiber acts as a scrub for your insides and it also slows down the absorption of sugar," Berman explained. "By taking the fiber out, the natural sugar found in the fruit and vegetable juice rushes into the system, spiking the blood glucose level." Having this happen can often cause people to feel hungry and conversely, eat more.

So should you test out a juice cleanse for yourself? If it's something you're interested in, make sure to do your research. We also recommend consulting with a doctor or nutritionist first.

+ Ever tried a juice cleanse? Share your experience with us!

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Every Friday we thumb through your comments from the most talked about post of the week and highlight each side of the argument. Check out the latest That's What You Said below and make sure to share your own opinion!

This week, one of the more controversial stories on Remote Control focused on Kailyn and her romantic pursuits. During Tuesday's episode of "Teen Mom 2," she started dating a new guy named Jordan. Her friends convinced her that she should let Jo, her baby's father, know that she was seeing someone else by changing her relationship status on Facebook. It was a risky move, so we asked you guys whether or not she posted too soon. Here's what you had to say about the situation:

"I feel so bad for Kail. This is a very difficult situation. She has no support from anyone and the only people who are trying to help her want to do it on their terms." --princessBeth

"She really should have moved out before she started dating. Does she think she's going to live in their basement and they're going to be like, 'Here take my car and my money and go spend time with a boy that isn't my son?' I think she crossed the line with this one." --hebbiesloas

"I believe that Kailyn has every right to date whoever she wants and it's none of Jo's or his parents' business. His mother and father should have no say in who she talks to. They should be worried that their son is a jerk and treats the mother of his child like crap." --Danielle

All three viewers have different perspectives, but how do you feel? Is Kailyn acting entitled, or should she be able to date--and status update--how she chooses? Let's keep the conversation going!

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Last night's episode of "Jersey Shore" really emphasized the tight-knit nature of the Seaside family. Despite all of the fist-flying and drama that's gone down in the house, nothing was going to keep the gang from loading up the car to go bail Snooki out of jail. But even after posting bail, Snooks was in the dumps and had a hard time cheering up. JWOWW, who was going through a rough patch herself, saw how depressed her roomie was and took it upon herself to set her up with a hot Irish juicehead to change her mood (that'll do it every time).

+ There was so much love in the house this week, but which roommate really stepped it up? Take the poll and pick your fave!

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It's always fun to share surprising info about the "Jersey Shore" cast, and today we've got a special treat for y'all. Would you have ever guessed that JWOWW can paint (and draw and sketch)...like, really well? No joke, the Seaside siren created a whole bunch of art when she was a student at the New York Institute of Technology, and Gawker has been so kind to point out a website that features her work.

Now we're not very artsy-fartsy, but we did study some of the greats back in school, and sure, it's a bit of a reach, but Jenni's art called to mind a few Picasso creations we happen to adore. Before you go flipping through all of her pieces, take a look at the side-by-side paintings below and try to pick out which is which.

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Answer key:
1. JWOWW; Picasso
2. Picasso; JWOWW
3. Picasso; JWOWW

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Following JWOWW's devastating breakup with Tom on last night's episode of "Jersey Shore," the distraught castie took to Twitter to update fans on some of the items her ex-boyfriend stole (the police recovered her hard drive, but it was damaged so she was unable to retrieve anything from it). And while fans spent the night shaking their heads over Jenni's painful loss, Vinny was living it up at an old lady strip club (Dude, that sounds awful!).

Elsewhere, Angelina Pivarnick--who somehow manages to stay in the press (we take partial blame for that)--is casting for her upcoming music video, slated to shoot later this month. We just might have to show up and see if we can get some camera time.

Check out their tweets below:

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On Wednesday night, Mike "The Situation" paid a visit to "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" to chat about this season of "Jersey Shore," evil rumors (Leno read that he gained 50 pounds!) and some of his major lifelong dreams. While snagging a role alongside some of Hollywood's heavy hitters is high up on his to-do list (the guy really wants an Oscar), he's also trying to find his modern day Kelly Kapowski (from "Saved By The Bell"). Check out the interview below to hear what else the beefcake has planned, plus find out who's doing his laundry these days:

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It's been pretty obvious since the start of the season that JWOWW's relationship with Tom was in the shizzer (girl forgot their anniversary!) so it was no surprise to witness their split on tonight's episode of "Jersey Shore." It was, however, quite a shock to find out that he may have stolen her watch, hard drive and (here's the kicker...) mattress.

From what we've seen of him on the show, Tom's got a jealous streak, but he never displayed a hint of psycho-robber, so ya have to wonder what made him go berserk. Did he think that JWOWW had been unfaithful in Seaside?

In our latest installment of the "Jersey Shore Hook-up," Jenni confesses that she did have strong feelings for Roger at the time, but she absolutely, 100 percent did NOT cheat on Tom. In the video below, host Kenny Santucci seems skeptical of her defense, but we've always known JWOWW to be a straight shooter... . What's your gut saying? Check out the "Hook-up" clip, then take the poll and tell us whether or not you think Jenni and Roger got it on while she was technically still together with Tom.

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You know how when you really miss having someone in your life, you start thinking that everyday strangers look just like them? Well, on tonight's episode of "Jersey Shore," the same sorta thing happened to Team MVP. Vinny, Mike and Pauly have been without Ronnie for quite some time, so it's understandable that they took such a liking to Dean (aka Fake Ronnie), the wide-shouldered gorilla that had a lot in common with their roommate (for starters, they both date--and cheat--on girls named Sam).

+ Just how much do Dean and Ronnie look alike? Take the poll and let us know if you think they could pass for twins!

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The last time Team MVP tried to take a girl with them to the club, things ended terribly: Angelina co**-blocked everyone, then limply slapped Pauly D in the kitchen. So, we were curious what was going to happen on tonight's episode of "Jersey Shore" when Deena headed out with the boys, especially since she's already hit on Mike a number of times. But instead of throwing salt in their game, she was a knockout DTF girl herder and thoroughly impressed them all!

+ Do you think Deena made a good wingman, or was she trying too hard to get the bros' approval? Take the poll, then check out this week's "Jersey Shore Hook-Up," where Pauly gushes about her chick wrangling skills.

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On this week's episode of "Teen Mom 2," Jo and Kailyn's troubled relationship continued to unravel. Part of the reason they were fighting so much was because he felt like she was taking advantage of his generosity, and instead of working things out, she escaped by spending time with her coworker, Jordan. Check out this bonus scene from the episode below, where Kailyn talks to her friend about her dependency issues with Jo. She recognizes that he has financial control over her and decides that she needs to change that permanently in order to be happy.

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