Detoxing at has become paramount in this season of quarantine. Not only because of the inactivity but most people have become really close friends with their fridges.
Boredom is the breeding ground of intermittent snacking and inadvertently, weight gain. This is where detoxing comes in. Its a simple way of cleansing of your body through the consumption of fruit and vegetable concoctions. Experts have said detoxing helps to remove toxins from your body to aid weight loss.
So to help you flush out carbs and stay healthy this season, we’ve put together a list of detox drinks you can make in the house.
Green Tea and Lemon Detox
Green tea for centuries has proven to have immense benefits, including weight-loss. Not only are the high in caffeine that speeds metabolism, they’re also rich in flavonoid (catechins) which helps to break down fat. A combination of Green Tea with lemons which are a rich source of vitamin C and other nutrients speeds up weight-loss.
What You’ll Need
—Water
—1 green tea bag
—1/4 lemon
How To Prepare
—Boil a cup of water and place a green tea bag in it.
—Add the juice of the lemon.
Drink it while it is still hot.
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Honey, Lemon & Ginger Detox Drink
When you take ginger and lemon together for weight loss, you may be getting an extra boost for keeping your body healthy.
What You’ll Need
—1/2 lemon
—1 tablespoon honey
—1/2 inch ginger root
—1 glass warm water
How To Prepare
—Heat a glass of water. Do not boil it.
—Crush the ginger root.
—Add the lemon juice, crushed ginger, and honey to a glass of warm water.
Drink it while it is still warm.
Lemon and Cucumbers Detox drink
This is one of the best detox drinks you can make. Cucumber and lemon water help in providing the antioxidants that are essential for efficient functioning of the body. Lemon boosts digestion and has alkalising and detoxifying properties.
What You’ll Need
—1 lemon
—1 cucumber
—Mint leaves
—Water
How To Prepare
—Cut the lemon into wedges and slice the cucumber. Toss the pieces into the jar.
—Add a few mint leaves.
—Pour water into the jar.
Drink this water throughout the day.
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