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One way to cleanse the body and eliminate toxins is by drinking detox drinks , that is, detoxifiers . These are cleansing drinks whose properties help regulate the body and internal balance.
Detox drinks are made with fruits, spices, and vegetables. They are ideal for removing toxins , lose weight and lose weight . They are also a source of vitamins, antioxidants, minerals and other essential nutrients that improve mental and physical health.
Formulas for preparing detox drinks have become quite popular in recent years, as they promote water intake, weight loss and improve energy levels. In addition, they are able to balance the fluids of the tissues and improve general health.
They are excellent food supplements and facilitate weight loss processes, but to achieve good results you have to maintain a balanced diet and a healthy diet.
Prepare the shakes at home
The best advice to follow a healthy diet is to buy natural products and make shakes at home. With a few exceptions, all packaged foods contain preservatives, sugars and additives that should be avoided.
Therefore, it is better to select the natural ingredients of the cleansing drinks and spend a few minutes preparing these delicious juices or shakes.
‘Detoxifying’ foods
Foods that are considered detoxifying help the body eliminate toxins, or toxic waste, that it accumulates. The storage of fat in certain parts of the body or the feeling of bloating are signs of accumulation of toxins, a warning to give priority to detox in the diet.
The most important detoxes are lemon, pomegranate, flaxseed, white tea, kale, artichokes and pineapple, although excellent combinations can be made with other fruits and vegetables.
Tips for preparing cleansing drinks
The best advice to follow a healthy diet is to buy natural products and make shakes at home. With a few exceptions, all packaged foods contain preservatives, sugars and additives that should be avoided.
Therefore, it is best to select the natural ingredients of the cleansing drinks and spend a few minutes preparing these excellent concoctions. They are ideal for people with little time, who suffer from overweight, fluid retention or skin problems such as acne.
It is advisable to take these juices in the morning and raw, since in the afternoon the digestive system process slows down. They must be consumed as soon as possible once they are prepared to avoid their oxidation and the loss of properties of their ingredients. They can be taken at room temperature, a little chilled or add a couple of ice cubes to make them colder. Ideally, use fruits and vegetables that are in season.
Recipes with cleansing drinks
Purifying water with coconut and citrus
Ingredients: 1 lime, 1 grapefruit, 1/2 lemon, 1/2 coconut, 2 liters of water and mint leaves.
Preparation: it is important to wash the fruit well and then cut it into slices. Once prepared you have to put it in a jug with two liters of water. The coconut is then peeled and added to the water together with the mint leaves. Then it is left to rest for a couple of hours so that the properties of the fruit are concentrated. It is advisable to drink two or three glasses a day.
Kiwi and strawberry water
Kiwi and strawberries are also detoxifying foods . In this case the preparation of the liquid is carried out as follows:
Ingredients: 2 liters of water, 1 cup of strawberries and 3 kiwis,
Preparation: Peel the kiwis and cut them into small pieces, then mix them with the strawberries in a jug with two liters of water. Let the preparation rest in the fridge for a few hours before consuming it. It is advisable to distribute the combination in different intakes on the same day.
Coconut and lemon detox
It is refreshing water that, in addition to hydrating, eliminates toxins. The properties of its ingredients allow to reduce inflammation and stimulate digestive processes.
Ingredients: 2 liters of water, 1/2 coconut, 1/2 lemon, 10 mint leaves.
Preparation: Peel the coconut and cut it into small cubes. Next, you have to add them to the jug with the two liters of water. Then the sliced lemon and mint leaves are included, which will have been washed before. Let the preparation rest for about two hours before consuming it.
This is very similar to the classic glass of lemon water that is taken on an empty stomach. We wrote a post about it before, highlighting its incredible health benefits. We take this opportunity to remind you!
Pineapple and ginger smoothie
In this case, the recipe is for a shake and not for water. Pineapple has incredible diuretic properties due to its papain content, which improves protein digestion. The ginger is recommended to prevent colds, especially the spring or autumn.
Ingredients: for a serving you must include four slices of natural pineapple, 1/2 glass of rice drink, 1 small coffee spoon of grated ginger. Then all the ingredients are beaten and the preparation is ready to drink at that time.
Green tea and fruit smoothie
Ingredients: 2 cups of frozen fruits that can be melon, peach or grapes, 1 cup of unsweetened green tea, 1 tablespoon of honey, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice and 1/2 cup of water.
Preparation: All the ingredients are united and beaten. There it is, ready to drink.
Indications about cleansing drinks
The detoxifying properties of foods are very beneficial for the body. These simple natural preparations eliminate fluids and toxins, most of them are diuretics and antioxidants, so their consumption is highly recommended.
During the spring and summer months, you want to have refreshing drinks. It is preferable to prepare one of these waters and drink them several times a day, or a shake, than not to drink soft drinks or prepared juices, since they contain high levels of sugar even if it says light on the label.
The preparation of cleansing or detox drinks is very fast and natural. The recipes can be alternated so that the body benefits from all the properties of these combined. Excellent allies to alleviate the summer heat and maintain a healthy diet.
Hello Readers, I am Nikki Bella a Psychology student. I have always been concerned about human behavior and the mental processes that lead us to act and think the way we do. My collaboration as an editor in the psychology area of Well Being Pole has allowed me to investigate further and expand my knowledge in the field of mental health; I have also acquired great knowledge about physical health and well-being, two fundamental bases that are directly related and are part of all mental health.