Staying hydrated is key for good digestion. It promotes regular bowel movements and helps flush harmful toxins out of the body. While this can be accomplished by drinking regular tap or bottled water, did you know that by adding a few ingredients to your H2O you can transform drinking water into detox water and up the benefits?Detox water is made by adding fresh fruits, vegetables and/or herbs to ice water and then letting the ingredients soak for a few hours (at least two hours) in the refrigerator. The longer the fruits, vegetables and/or herbs soak in the ice water, the more nutrients you will drink! Some detox water recipes include several ingredients, while others only include one. Each ingredient adds its own health benefit ranging from weight loss to boosting energy levels, detoxing the liver, detoxing the kidneys, improving digestion, etc.
Here are popular detox recipes that have great health benefits
Lemon & Lime
- Flushes toxins
- Aids digestion
- Boosts the immune system
- Rejuvenates skin
Cucumber
- Flushes toxins
- Fights inflammation
- Aids digestion
Orange
- Flushes toxins
- Boosts the immune system
Grapefruit
- Flushes toxins
- Aids weight loss
- Improves digestion
- High in antioxidants
- Helps lower cholesterol
Raspberries, Blueberries & Strawberries
- Flushes toxins
- Fights inflammation
- Rich in antioxidants
- Boosts immune system
- Fights cancer
Watermelon
- Flushes toxins
- Fights inflammation
- Improves blood flow
- Boosts immune system
Apple
- Flushes toxins
- Aids weight loss
- Fights cancer
- Boosts immune system
Cinnamon
- Revs the metabolism
- Aids digestion
- Improves brain function
Mint
- Aids digestion
- Eases stomachaches
- Fights depression
Basil
- Flushes toxins
- Fights inflammation
- Contains antioxidants
- Antibacterial properties
- Fights depression
- Fights cancer
* When making detox water it’s important to let it sit in the refrigerator for at least two hours before drinking. This will allow the nutrients to seep into the water.
* When making detox water, many people recommend not eating the fruit afterwards. While eating the fruit certainly won’t harm you, it may not have the same flavor or pack the same nutritional punch as it did before.
sources:
https://54health.com/food-and-drinks/detox-water/
