Six Detox Water Recipes You Need To Try Starting Today
You can make detox water at home in lots of different ways, using any combination of fruits, vegetables and herbs that you prefer. Here are six easy recipes we picked out for you:
Cucumber Lemon Water
What you need:
- 1/2 cucumber
- 1 lemon
- A few sprigs of mint
- Water
Lemons help to kick-start digestion while flushing out toxins. The vitamin C will also brighten up your skin.
Directions:
Slice the cucumber and lemon and drop into a water jug with mint leaves. Leave to steep overnight in the fridge. You can keep topping off the jug with more water for a few days.
Ginger Mint Water
What you need:
- 1 cucumber, thinly sliced
- 2 inches fresh, peeled ginger root
- 2 lemon wedges
- 10 to 12 fresh mint leaves
- Pinch of Himalayan salt
Directions:
Combine ingredients in a jug with room temperature water. Refrigerate for three to four hours.
Turmeric Ginger Water
What you need:
- Fresh turmeric
- Fresh ginger
- Fresh lemon juice
- Cinnamon
- Cayenne pepper
Ginger boosts the overall activity of the brain and increases focus. The anti-inflammatory properties of ginger and turmeric soothe muscles as well as tissues. Moreover, it also helps with regulating blood sugar, blood pressure and aids the immune system.
Directions:
Combine all ingredients in a pot of boiling water. Let cook for 15-20 minutes. Serve while hot.
Strawberry Lemon Water
What you need:
- 1 cup fresh strawberries
- 1 lemon
- 10 mint leaves
Directions:
Wash all the ingredients under runny water. Slice the lemon and strawberries. Place everything in a jug and pour water over. Chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours before serving.
Orange Basil Water
- Large Orange
- 4 Basil Sprigs
- Turmeric Roots (3cm long)
Directions:
Wash and slice orange. Peel and slice turmeric roots. Fill a large jar with four cups of water, add orange slices, turmeric and basil. Cover with lid and chill in the fridge overnight.
Apple Cinnamon Water
What you need:
- 3 apples
- 4 Cinnamon sticks
Apple is known toFlush toxins, helps in weight loss and boosts your immune system. While cinnamon speeds up metabolism, helps in digestion and improves brain function.
Directions:
Bring water to boil and then reduce heat to simmer. Core and slice your apples, try to slice them as thin as possible. Add apples and cinnamon sticks to your simmering water. Simmer for 15 minutes. Let stand and cool. Strain water into a jug. Refrigerate and serve.
