Detox drinks have recently gained popularity among fitness freaks and individuals who are into skin and body care. Toxins and bacteria enter our bodies from our environment and the food we consume throughout the day. Detoxification is an effective way to cleanse out all the toxins inside our bodies for a healthy and fit body.
Detox drinks also help in-
- Weight loss
- Reduces inflammation
- Keeps the body hydrated
- Keeps the skin healthy
- Helps with digestion
- Reduces stress
Below are the top 4 recipes of Detox drinks:
1- Cucumber-Lime Detox Water
For this drink, you will need:
- Cucumber – 1 whole (Medium-sized) Cut into thin slices
- Lemon – 1 piece (Large-sized and two if the size is small) Cut into round slices
- Peppermint Leaves – 9 to 10 stems of leaves
- Ginger – half an inch, sliced
- Water – 500 ml
Method:
- Take a glass bottle or jug. Do not use a plastic container for making the drink.
- In the glass bottle/jug, add the cucumber slices, lemon slices, peppermint leaves, and ginger.
- Next, add the water into the jug/bottle and store the drink for at least 8 hours before consuming.
Cucumbers contain water and fibre properties, which keep the body hydrated. Lemon is enriched with vitamin-c, vital for healthy skin and body. It also helps in weight loss and helps in flushing out toxins from the body. Peppermint helps with digestion and boosts immunity. Ginger is known for its health benefits, such as assisting in digestion, preventing bacteria’s growth, and contains anti-inflammatory properties.
2 – Orange and Clove Detox Drink
For this drink, you will need:
- Orange- 1 whole, thin sliced
- Clove sticks – 4 to 6
- Honey – 1 tbsp.
- Water – 500ml
Method:
- Take a glass jar or bottle.
- Fill the bottle or jug with 500 ml of water.
- In the water, add the slices of orange and clove sticks.
- Lastly, add the honey to the water and give it a light stir.
- Refrigerate the drink for at least 8 hours, and it is ready to drink after it.
Orange is enriched with vitamin-c, which plays an essential role in cleansing organs in the body, also makes your skin glow. Clove sticks help in weight loss, improve digestion, boost immunity, and contain anti-bacterial properties, reducing the chances of developing diseases. Honey also has anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties protecting the body from infections, boosts metabolism, and helps weight loss.
*You can refill the water on the exact ingredients once more to make a second drink*
3 – Berry Wonderland Detox Drink
For this drink, you will need:
- Strawberries – 3 to 4, sliced into four pieces
- Blueberries- 3 to 4, cut in halves
- Blueberries – 5 to 6, cut in halves
- Clove sticks – 2 to 3
- Water- 500 ml
Method:
- Take a glass jug or bottle
- Add all the fruit slices in the jar or bottle
- Add the water and clove sticks
- Refrigerate it for 4 hours, and it is ready to drink.
Strawberries are enriched with nutrients beneficial for skin and hair health. It also boosts immunity. Blueberries are suitable for your memory, rich in dietary fibre, also ideal for anti-ageing. Blackberries are enriched with vitamin A, C, K and E, essential for smooth skin and cleansing of toxins. Clove sticks are beneficial for metabolism. It also has anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties.
*This drink should be drunk once and cannot be refilled with water *
4 – Apple Cider Detox Drink
For this drink, you will need:
- Water – 500 ml
- Apple Cider Vinegar – 2 tbsp.
- Honey – 1 tbsp.
- Clove sticks- 2
Method:
- Take a glass bottle.
- Fill the bottle with water, then add the apple cider vinegar, honey and clove sticks.
- Please give it a good stir.
- This drink does not need to be refrigerated but can be consumed chilled.
- One should consume this drink within 4 hours of preparing it for best results.
Apple cider vinegar comes with many benefits such as: helping weight loss, improving digestion, reduces inflammation, lowers blood pressure levels, etc. In addition, honey works as an anti-oxidant, and clove sticks also improve skin health along with helping in weight loss. Therefore, this drink is more ideal for people working on weight loss and maintaining normal blood pressure levels and blood sugar.
