Flush out any toxins from your body, slim down your belly and control you cravings with this healthy and refreshing blend of flavors for your drinking water.
The three Detox Water recipes below will surely satisfy your taste buds while giving your much needed benefits.
1. Flat Belly Detox Water Recipe
Ingredients:
- 24 ounce ice cold water
- slices of fresh cucumber
- fresh mint leaves
- 1/2 sliced lemon
- 1/4 sliced orange
How this recipe works:
– Mint promotes easy digestion and soothes stomach cramps.
– Cucumbers have many anti-inflammatory properties and prevent water retention.
– The juice of the orange stimulate the immune system, reduce cholesterol levels.
– Lemon helps clear out the digestive system by providing the cleansing effect of citric acid.
Note: You can replace your regular drinking water with detox water when keeping hydrated throughout the day. Try to replace fruits after 2-3 refills to make sure you optimize the benefits of drinking the detox water.
2. Craving Control Detox Water Recipe
Ingredients:
- 24 ounce ice cold water
- fresh mint leaves
- 1 strawberry sliced
- 1/2 sliced lemon
- 1/4 tsp of cinnamon
- 1/4 sliced apple
How this recipe works:
– Mint promotes easy digestion and soothes stomach cramps.
– Strawberries: Contains anti-aging properties and helps fight carcinogens.
– Lemon: Helps with constipation and stimulates the digestive track.
– Cinnamon: Manages blood sugar levels. This reduces sugar cravings so you eat less and can control your calorie intake.
– Apple: Helps repair and maintain teeth and bones. Also help heal wounds swiftly.
3. Daily Cleansing Detox Water Recipe
Ingredients:
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- 1-2 liters ice cold water (depends on how strong you want it to taste)
- slices of watermelon and cucumber
- 1 lime or lemon
- fresh mint leaves (approximately 10-13)
How this recipe works:
– Mint promotes easy digestion and soothes stomach cramps.
– Lemon (or lime): Lemon or lime juice helps stimulate and regulate the digestive track. Also stimulates bile production and thins out bile, which allows it to flow more freely. Bile is produced by the liver and ends up in the small intestine to break down fats that we’ve consumed.
– Watermelon (or cucumber): Watermelon contains the organic compound citrulline, which helps the body flush out toxins.
