With no hassle of everyday strenuous workout routines and regular intake of supplements that just kill your appetite giving you bags underneath your eyes, detox water needs to be your perfect companion in losing weight. Gone are the days when you would wake up feeling lethargic every day and get labelled as ‘sust aur kaahil’ by your Ammi jaan. Detox drinks not only help you lose those pounds but also helps you stay fresh and active throughout the day. Looking forward to keeping a bottle?
Check out the recipes below to make it taste even better! For all the recipes, combine all the ingredients and set it at room temperature (if cold) or in the refrigerator for two hours before you start drinking from it.
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Lemon And Mint Detox
Lemon has been known for centuries for the best ever cleansing agent Mother Nature has ever gifted us with. It’s refreshing and an absolute favorite, especially for those for whom plain water is way too bland to drink and sodas are their thing. How to prepare your own lemon and mint infused detox water (it’s simpler than you think), all you need is:
- A pitcher/bottle of water (it should ideally carry 5-6 glasses of water)
- 2 medium sized or one large sized lemons (thinly sliced)
- 3-4 mint leaves
Apple Cider Magic Detox
We call it magic for a reason: along with being the elixir to weight loss, apple cider vinegar has the remarkable properties of being an effective agent for treating acne and dark patches, giving you a healthier skin in the process! Here’s what you need to prepare this:
- A pitcher/bottle of water (carrying 5-6 glasses of water)
- 2 tablespoons of honey (to balance out the taste to a mild sweet)
- 2-3 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons of lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon of cinnamon powder (crushed daar cheeni)
Cucumber And Lemon Fusion Detox
The re-hydrating characteristics of cucumber are known to all of us; almost every beauty totka your phuppi jaan has told you contains cucumbers, doesn’t it? It has added anti-inflammatory properties as well and combined with lemon, gives you the perfect flavor. You need:
- A pitcher/bottle carrying 6-7 glasses of water
- Half a cucumber (sliced thinly)
- 1 medium sized lemon (sliced thinly)
- 3 mint leaves
Citrus Infused Detox Water
Citrus fruits are known to be pretty rich in Vitamin C which aids in cleansing the liver free of all toxins as well as sanitizes the entire digestive track. The elements in Vitamin C are active agents for breaking down fats and also give you a fresher and healthier looking skin. All you need is:
- A pitcher/bottle carrying approximately 6-7 glasses of water
- 2 medium sized lemons (sliced evenly)
- 1 large sized orange (sliced)
- 2-3 thin slices of cucumber
- 2-3 mint leaves (this is optional)
Strawberry Lemon Infused Detox
If you are looking forward to a daily dose of antioxidants and that, too, with a blend of ravishing taste that is a treat for your taste buds, this is the drink you need. Very healthy for your intestines and therefore aiding in digestion and efficient fat breakdown, strawberries themselves are such delicacies! You need:
- A pitcher/bottle carrying approximately 7- 8 glasses of water
- 1 cup of small/medium sized strawberries (sliced)
- 2 medium sized lemons (thinly sliced)
Happy detoxifying!
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These are great – thank you for sharing!! I’d like to swap the strawberries in the last recipe to blueberries, would I get the same/similar benefits?