Detox Water Recipe & Benefits
We have often seen that there are lots of discussions going on about the health benefits of “Detox water”. Some people say that it helps in cleansing the body by removing the toxins, and increases fairness by controlling the pH level. On the other hand, some say that our body itself detoxifies and by staying hydrated our body stays active and glows.
But, it is often recommended to drink eight glasses of water per day that will let you stay hydrated and help you in weight loss.
However, some people add extra ingredients to water for better taste & other health benefits, and this combination is called as “Detox water”.
We have mentioned the details about Detox water, as:
- What is Detox water?
- Detox water recipe
- Detox water benefits
What is Detox Water?
Detox water = (Plain water+ Fruits) or (Plain water + veggies)
or (Plain water+ herbs & spices)
Detox water is prepared by combining plain water with fruits, or vegetables, or herbs and spices and letting the ingredients soak for at least two hours in the refrigerator. The longer you let the ingredients soak; it will allow the flavors to infuse more deeply, so you will get a rich taste of more flavors and nutrients in your drink!
Please ensure to remove the ingredients after soaking for 02 hours, so that they don’t start to decompose.However, if you are in hurry, you can crush or bruise your fruits & herbs before using them, which will help in releasing the flavors more quickly.
Detox water recipe
Here are some of the popular & delicious detox water recipes:
1. Cucumber, Lemon & Mint
Ingredients: 5 Slices of Cucumber, 1 Lemon, 8 Mint leaves, Water (1 jug)
How to make it:
- Wash Cucumber, Lemon, and Mint.
- Cut the slices of cucumber and lemon, meanwhile rinse the mint leaves.
- Place cucumber, lemon, and mint leaves in the water jug
- Pour water into the jug and stir the ingredients well.
- Leave it to freeze overnight in the refrigerator.
What it does?
- Cucumbers contain antioxidant nutrients including vitamin C, beta-carotene, and manganese.
- It can help you fight inflammations and has potential anti-cancer benefits.
- Cucumber also helps reduce water retention in the body by acting as a natural diuretic and thus speeds up your weight loss.
2. Lemon, Ginger & Mint
Ingredients: 2 Slice of lemon, 2-inch fresh peeled ginger root, 10-12 fresh mint leaves, Water (1 jug)
How to make it:
- Wash Ginger, Lemon, and Mint.
- Cut the slices of ginger and lemon, meanwhile rinse the mint leaves.
- Place ginger, lemon, and mint leaves in the water jug.
- Pour water in the jug and stir the ingredients well.
- Leave it to freeze overnight in the refrigerator.
What it does?
- Lemon contains high amounts of vitamin C, aids in digestion and acts as a detoxifier to help flush toxins out of the body.
- Consumption of the lemon water regularly can help you lose weight/
- The Pectin found in lemon helps you feel fuller.
- Ginger also helps in weight loss, and pairing these two together makes a powerful water cleanse to reduce your weight.
3. Hibiscus, Basil, Lemon Balm
Ingredients: 5 Dried Hibiscus Flowers, 8 leaves of Lemon Balm, 5 leaves of Basil, Water (1 jug)
How to make it:
- Wash & rinse Hibiscus flowers, Lemon Balm, and Basil leaves.
- Place all the ingredients in the water jug.
- Pour water in the jug and stir well.
- Leave it to freeze overnight in the refrigerator.
- Strain and serve it chilled with ice.
What it does?
Hibiscus promotes an estrogen-like effect and is a best remedy for women with low-estrogen conditions such as Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), and Menopause.
Low estrogen can reduce bile production from the liver, resulting in restricted absorption of dietary fats and abdominal discomfort. Basil and lemon balm are included to not only work on the nervous system to relieve stress, but are also used as carminatives to relax muscles and reduce symptoms of bloating and gas. Because Basil leaves helps to curb appetite and reduce fluid retention.
So, In other words, such infusion is ideal for women suffering from digestive discomfort and stress.
4. Strawberry, Lemon & Mint
Ingredients: 5 Slices of strawberry, 2 Slices of lemon, 6 fresh mint leaves, Water (1 jug)
How to make it:
- Wash & rinse strawberry, Lemon slices, and Mint leaves.
- Place all the ingredients in the water jug.
- Pour water in the jug and stir well.
- Leave it to freeze overnight in the refrigerator.
- Strain and serve it chilled with ice.
What it does?
Strawberry has diuretic properties that can help to detox the body and remove the extra shed of pounds from the body.
Moreover, this is a colored & flavored combination and liked by a majority in parties.
5. Watermelon & Mint.
Ingredients: One cup watermelon (sliced), 6 fresh mint leaves, Water (1 jug)
How to make it:
- Wash & rinse Mint leaves.
- Place all the ingredients in the water jug.
- Pour water in the jug and mix well.
- Leave it to freeze overnight in the refrigerator.
- Strain and serve it chilled with ice.
What it does?
Watermelon contains L-citrulline that helps the liver and kidney to filter and flush out toxins such as ammonia. Basically, L-citrulline is used for Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, fatigue, muscle weakness, sickle cell disease, erectile dysfunction, high blood pressure, and diabetes. Adding Mint leaves gives a refreshing dimension that is perfect for cooling down on a hot summer day.
Now, Let’s have a look at the benefits of Detox water:
Benefits of Detox water:
Detox water have many health benefits, including:
- Helps in Weight loss.
- Detox or removes Toxin from the body.
- Balances the pH level of the body.
- Improves Digestion.
- Boost immune function.
- Better mood.
- Increases Energy levels.
- Improves Complexion.
Moreover, the exact benefits arising from the detox water vary upon the ingredients you use and the strength of the infusion.
So, as we all know that drinking water helps to increase our metabolism, cleanse the digestive tract, clear our skin and promote overall health.
Therefore, Upgrade your boring plain water with the above mentioned Top 5 delicious, healthy, and perfect detox water recipes to boost your weight loss!
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