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Detox drinks seem to be the easy multi-purpose fix that everyone is raving about. Whether it is to help with your withdrawal symptoms from addictions, remove toxins and promote weight loss or to boost a healthy lifestyle by supporting the body’s natural detoxification process, detox drinks seem to be the answer to all of these problems. However the downfall is that they tend to be quite expensive, inaccessible and most of the time it is not enjoyable because there is an ingredient in there that you cannot stand. To help you with this, we have come up with 8 of the best detox drinks that you can make at home that will not only serve its purpose but will also be delicious.
Let’s start off easy. Although this may not seem like the complex detox drink that we have been exposed to this simple drink has proven to significantly reduce weight gain. Green tea contains catechins which exhibit anti-adiposity effects and thus promotes weight loss. This easy to make drink requires only three ingredients: green tea, juice of lemon and boiling water. Stir well and make sure you drink it while it is hot.
This drink was tested via a study done on rats on a high-fat diet and it revealed that pineapple juice induces the up regulation of fatty acid oxidation by molecular gene regulation. Therefore it has the potential to reduce weight gain and obesity. This drink requires 5 ingredients but is still quite easy to prepare. Chop up a pineapple and toss it in a blender and give it a spin. Once it is blended enough pour into a glass and add the juice of one lemon, a teaspoon of maple syrup, half a teaspoon of cayenne pepper and a pinch of salt. Stir these well and enjoy your homemade detox drink.
We are well aware how beneficial both carrot and orange are for our immune system. Carrots are full of fiber which increases satiety, decreasing our hunger which can help reduce our food intake. However make sure that you are not neglecting eating completely as that can lead to many other health complications. Oranges are a rich source for vitamin C which is inversely associated with body mass. When combined with moderate exercise this could help oxidize as much as 30% of fat. All you need to do to make this drink is to slice one carrot and peel one orange and add them to a blender. Add one tablespoon of honey and a few coriander leaves along with some water and give it a spin. Pour into a glass and add ice cubes before you try this delicious drink.
Mint is traditionally regarded as the best ingredient and in some cultures even the solution for soothing an upset stomach. Mint also improves the flow of bile through the stomach speeding the digestion process. Cucumber and lemon are also rich with antioxidants making this the perfectly cooling drink to beat the heat and detoxify both your body and mind. To prepare this drink, peel and chop a cucumber and add it to a blender. Throw in 8-10 mint leaves and 1 cup of water and give it a spin. Strain and discard the pulp of the juice. Afterwards add 2 Tablespoons of lemon juice, a pinch of salt and water if needed. Once you pour the beverage into glasses feel free to put some ice cubes and garnish it with lemon rings and mint leaves.
No matter how often we are told and how much our rational mind recognizes that greens are good for our health our natural response is dislike and hesitancy to consume it. However putting them in a blender and drinking it definitely seems like a more appealing option. This is how you can reap the benefits of vegetables and detox your body in the form of a drink. Slice up 3 carrots and add it to the blender. Throw in 3 kale leaves, 2 celery talks and half a bunch of spinach. Slice up one turnip, 2 beets and half a cabbage and throw it in to the blender as well. Add half a bunch of parsley, half an onion and two cloves of garlic and mix all the mentioned ingredients with water and blend well. Even though this may not be your go-to drink we assure you that it is one of the ultimate detox drinks.
Detox drinks may not be everyone’s favorite. But if you are looking for the same effect with a better taste, try out this detox smoothie. This contains natural ingredients such as bananas and spinach that function as a natural detox giving your body that boost you desired. Chia seeds give you benefits such as antioxidants, fiber, a huge energy and metabolism boost and will keep you full making it a perfect breakfast! All you need to do is add 1 cup of spinach, 1 cup of frozen pineapple chunks, 1 banana, 1 tablespoon of chia seeds and 1 cup of unsweetened almond milk into a blender and make sure to blend it until smooth. If the mixture is too thick, add more almond milk. This will keep you full for hours.
This easy-to-make drink needs only four ingredients and will provide you with a quick delight that will cleanse the toxins from your liver and intestinal tract leaving you feeling fresh. Firstly break 1 coconut and empty the water into a jug. Next scrape off the coconut meat using a spoon and chop it finely before adding it to the coconut water. Next add a few mint leaves, one tablespoon of honey and squeeze a lemon into the jug. Make sure you stir all these ingredients well before serving. This drink will not only quench your summer thirst but will also soothe your soul!
This fruit juice works great for detoxification and protection of your body. Cranberry is packed with vitamin C, manganese and antioxidants that will work well to boost your immune system. The addition of apple cider to this juice helps replace all the toxins in your body with tons of vitamins, minerals and enzymes giving your body the detox you wanted. All you need to do is add 1/4 cup cranberry juice (without any added sugar), 1/2 cup cold water, 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar and 1 teaspoon of lemon/lime juice into a jug and stir well. This mix of fresh ingredients will definitely give you a refreshing start to your morning and is best when served cold.