Detox water? Yes please!

We present you three Detox water recipes to control your cravings, detox your body and slim down your belly!

1. Slim down your belly- Detox water recipe

What do you need ?

• One half of a lemon
• ¼ sliced orange
• Fresh cucumber – sliced
• Ice cold water- 24 ounces

How does it work?

• Cucumbers are known for their anti-inflamatory properties and they stop water retention
• Mint eases stomach cramps and helps in digestion
• The orange juice lowers the cholesterol levels and stimulates the immune system
• The digestive system is cleaned by the lemon juice because it consists of citric acid which has a cleansing effect

Note: Detox water can serve as a replacement for your regular water throughout the day. You can always change the flavor of the detox water by changing fruits: that way you enhance its benefits.

2. Control your Craving- detox water recipe

What are the ingredients you need?

• Fresh mint leaves
• Ice cold water- 24 ounces
• Strawberry slices
• One half of a lemon
• ¼ tablespoon of cinnamon
• ¼ sliced apple

How does it work?

• Strawberries help in fighting carcinogens since they contain anti-aging properties
• The lemon stimulates digestion and helps with constipation
• The cinnamon acts perfectly in managing blood sugar levels. It helps in reducing sugar cravings
• The apple helps in healing wounds and it is good for repairing and maintaining bones and teeth

3. Daily cleanse- detox water recipe

What do you need to prepare this recipe? 

Mix 1-2 liters of ice cold water with one lemon or lime, watermelon or cucumber slices and 10-13 fresh mint leaves

• As we already mentioned, mint improves digestion and helps with stomach cramps
• Lemon or lime also help in stimulating and regulating the digestive track. They are also stimulating bile production. The liver produces bile which breaks down the fats we have consumed.
• The watermelon and cucumber help the body release the toxins.

By consuming detox water on a daily basis, you will feel fresh, detoxed and ready for the day ahead!

Source: healthylivingstyle