Quench your thirst with these refreshing summer detox drinks that taste yummy and absolutely healthy.
What is it that we look for when the scorching heat of the sun beat us down? It is none other than a refreshing, cool, and energizing drink!
We get our soul’s respite when the cool and indigenous spiced liquid makes its way through our throats; it replenishes and rejuvenates our whole body and mind.
And if these drinks are made using seasonal fruits and other natural ingredients from our kitchen shelves, then it bring a host of health benefits such as detoxification and weight loss.
Here are 5 easy and simple detox drinks recipes that you can easily prepare at home to beat the summer heat.
Why is Detoxification Important For Us?
The word ‘detox’ became the buzzword in the health and wellness industry very soon because of the weight loss.
Soon green tea pouches and other detox-drinks became a regular feature in our breakfast as well as our workstations.
Even regular water bottles were seen sporting a slice of lemon and a leaf or two of holy basil – all because it helps to detoxify our body and enhances the hydration process to a large extent.
Detoxification helps to eliminate toxins from our body.
According to Huffpost, “Increased accumulation of toxins in our body slows us down and leads to several health issues including hormonal imbalance, obesity, metabolic disorder, and even cancer.”
Benefits of Detox Drinks
Our liver helps to detoxify our body but the process has to be supported by proper intake of water.
Keeping our body optimally hydrated is a mandate for getting the harmful toxins out of our body. The detox water is believed to be a multiplier of the level of hydration.
The food that we eat, mainly the grains are acidic. They need to be balanced with food having alkaline properties such as vegetables.
To aid the process of digestion, it is also important to have alkaline water also known as “detox water.”
The very basic recipe of alkaline or detox water comprises of four small pieces of cucumber and two small pieces of lemon added to one liter of water.
This water is kept as it is overnight, to be consumed first thing in the morning and at an interval of two hours gap of having your meal.
Summer Detox Drinks Recipes
The summers are indeed blazing. But the opulence of brightly colored, cool, and refreshing summer fruits are also here to appease our palate as well as cool our bodies with wonderful detox drinks.
So let’s take a look at some of the tantalizing summer detox drinks for body cleanse using some seasonal fruits.
1. Lemon – Ginger – Honey Detox Water
Powered with the myriads of health benefits of lemon, ginger, and honey in water.
This detox water is a must have if you are trying to get a flat tummy and boost your immune system at the same time.
Various studies claims that vitamin C in lemons, gingerol in ginger and antioxidants in honey helps to aid digestion and fight symptoms of cold and flu.
Ingredients:
- Lemon – Half
- Ginger – Half an inch
- Honey – 1 Tbsp.
- Water – 1 glass
Recipe:
- Squeeze half a lemon into the glass.
- Crush the ginger with mortar and pestle.
- Add honey
- Pour them into the filtered water.
2. Watermelon – Citrus Detox Water
The perfectly sweetened and crunchy watermelon is just the right answer for a parched soul in a summer afternoon.
With awesome mouthfeel and the soothing coolness, it renders our body feel like divinely. However, the fruit is much beyond just the sweet and crunchy mouthfeel.
Rich with 90 percent content, watermelon can increase the hydration level of our body to a large extent.
It is loaded with enough vitamins C and A. Adding the right amount of citrus punch make this water a perfect refreshing detox drinks for summers.
Ingredients:
- Watermelon – 1 cup cut into one-inch cubes
- Lemon – 1 into thin slice
- Ginger – Half Inch. peeled and sliced
- Mint leaves – A handful
- Filtered water – 3 cups
- Ice Cubes
Recipe:
- Add the cubes of watermelon, lemon, mint leaves, and ginger slices into a detox pitcher.
- Pour chilled drinking water.
- Store it in the fridge
3. Cucumber – Lemon – Mint Detox Water
Cucumber-lemon-mint decoction is the most hassle-free morning detox to lose weight.
It is laden with the several benefits of cucumber which is fiber-rich and highly recommended for controlling diabetes and boosting metabolism.
Ingredients:
- Cucumber -1
- Lemon -1
- Mint Leaves – A Handful
- Chilled drinking water
Recipe:
- Cut thin slices of cucumber with the peel on.
- Cut the lemon into thin slices.
- Put the lemon and cucumber slices in a detox pitcher along with the mint leaves.
- Pour chilled drinking water and let it rest for a few hours.
4. Strawberry – Grapefruits – Coconut Water
Strawberries are rich in vitamin C and A. The combination of fruits helps you to increase good cholesterol, control high blood pressure, lose weight, and improve heart health.
If you are on your wight loss, try including this healthy detox drinks as your “morning detox” to cleanse your body and flush out toxins.
Ingredients:
- Strawberries – 4
- Grapefruit – 4 segments
- Coconut water – A little above 2 cups
Recipe:
- Lightly crush and cut the strawberries into halves.
- Put the crushed and halved strawberries into a glass bottle.
- Fill the glass bottle with coconut water and shake it well.
- Allow it to infuse for at least 3-4 hours.
5. Raspberry – Orange Detox Water
The best and the easiest source of anti-oxidants that is always available inside your kitchen. This recipe will makes a great summertime treat.
If you’re trying to prepare a batch of fruit infused water on hot days, very soon you’ll understand what makes this detox water so refreshing?
Ingredients:
- 1 thinly sliced orange
- 1 pint raspberries lightly crushed
Recipe:
- Mix ingredients in a fruit infuser bottle.
- Fill the bottle with filtered water.
- Place it in the fridge for 1 hour before serving.
- Add some ice cubes, if willing.
- You can also refill the container 2-3 times before it begins to lose flavor.
Incorporating these healthy lifestyle changes are very necessary these days. Whether its about flushing toxins, glowing skin, body cleansing, boosting metabolism, improving your digestion, or protecting from hot summer.
These top trending summer detox drinks recipes are the one you need for better refreshment and glow.
Best way to replace your soda habit is to gave such drinks a try!
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