Detoxifying has become an increasingly popular activity in recent years among those who are wanting to keep their bodies in optimal health. And there are many good reasons for this. The detoxification process allows your body to rid itself of many of the unwanted substances that build up in the blood tissues that come from exposure to air pollution and to chemical residues in your food, just to name a few of the common sources. Below are 5 simple detox drink recipes to boost your energy levels and help you feel your best.
The Lemonade Cleanse
- 2 tablespoons juice
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- A dash of cayenne pepper mixed into a
- 8 ounces water.
Mix all ingredients together to make this lemonade drink. Proponents of this cleanse recommend you drink 6-8 glasses of this and eat nothing while you are on this cleanse, but some nutritionists warn against it because of its lack of nutritional value.
The Vegetable Cleanse
- 3 carrots
- 3 kale leaves
- 2 celery stalks
- 2 beets
- 1 turnip
- ½ bunch of spinach
- ½ head of cabbage
- ½ bunch of parsley
- ½ onion
Add these vegetables to the blender and puree, adding liquid as needed, then serve in a glasses. This cleansing drinking is definitely nutrient-rich because of all the vegetables and is recommended to help give your liver a good cleansing.
Dandelion Cleanse
- 6 tablespoons dried dandelion root
- 12 tablespoons fresh dandelion leaves
- 4 cups water
Boil the roots and leaves for 10 minutes, then strain and serve. Dandelion tea is rich in Vitamin A, minerals like calcium and iron and is a natural diuretic that will help cleanse the kidneys and the liver of built-up toxins.
Fresh Cranberry Juice
- 1 cup cranberry juice
- 4 cups water
- 1 Tbsp. apple pectin
- 1 Tbsp. psyllium
Dilute the cranberry nectar with water, then stir in the apple pectin and psyllium. Up to 16 ounces of this can be safely consumed on a daily basis and the active compounds in the cranberries support healthy kidney function and help the body to excrete wastes naturally.
Fruit Cleanse
- 8 ounces orange juice
- 4 ounces water
- 4 ounces yogurt
- ½-inch section of ginger
- 1 Tbsp. flaxseed oil
- 1 Tbsp. citrus juice
- 1 Tbsp. spirulina powder
Add all ingredients together in blender and puree. This basis of this cleanse is the high fiber and nutrient content of the fruit, which will also help to cleanse the body and improve digestion and liver/kidney function.
These delicious drinks are all quick and simple to make. They will also all help you to detoxify your body of unwanted toxins and allow your liver, kidneys and overall digestive system to function at its best. This can lead to a stronger immune system, higher energy levels and overall better health.
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