During a cleanse, you’re trying to get rid of all the nasty toxins stuck in your body that are causing you to feel sluggish, experience muscle pain, skin problems, or digestion issues, among others.
No effective cleanse happens without drinking lots of fluids. Hydrating is very important when detoxing. Pure water is by far the most basic and but often lacks the minerals needed to effectively hydrate your body, especially when we sweat. Water will, however, help flush out unwanted substances in your body.
However, there are times when you need more flavor in your detox diet. Of course, sugary, chemical-filled drinks are out of the question. So what can you drink?
Whether you simply want clean guts you’re doing a full body cleanse to lose weight, here are four supercharged beverages with all-natural ingredients that you can consume. They’re all ultra-low-calorie and super high in health benefits!
Infused “Detox” Water
This is basically water with chunks of fresh, natural fruits, herbs, or vegetables. The hint of flavor given by the submerged items makes drinking the recommended 8 glasses a day easier.
Unlike juicing, you will not consume the full caloric values of the things you use for infusion, which makes this drink close to having 0 calories.
To make this, simply cut up your ingredients and leave them in a jar or bottle of water for at least an hour to really get some flavor. Infuse it for a maximum of 12 hours – more than that and the chunks will go bad.
You can choose pairings depending on your palate. A popular choice puts together citruses like lemons, limes, and orange. If you want a cleaner, more refreshing taste, you can try mint and cucumbers.
Turmeric Tea
Turmeric contains an active ingredient called curcumin, which is scientifically-proven to give the immune system a boost and prevent a host of complications such as inflammation, diabetes, arthritis, IBS, and even cancer.
Our body, however, only produces faint traces of curcumin. By drinking turmeric tea, you’re not only getting much-needed hydration – you’re also ingesting a powerful antioxidant!
To make turmeric tea, dissolve 1-2tsps of turmeric powder in 4 cups of boiling water. Simmer for 10 minutes then strain and let cool before drinking.
Green Tea
It’s always best to stay away from caffeinated drinks when detoxing, but green tea’s antioxidants negate caffeine concerns.
Hailed as one of the healthiest beverages in the world, green tea is packed with antioxidants that fight off disease-causing toxins while giving the drinker balanced alertness and calm. Instead of coffee, drink green tea to ease your caffeine craving.
The best way to brew green tea is to use loose leaf. You can use a coffee press or a tea infuser for this. Pour hot water (not boiling) over the leaves and steep for at least 2 minutes – longer if you want a stronger flavor.
You can drink up to ten 8-ounce cups of green tea and still stay below the max daily caffeine limit.
Coconut Water
A truly effective and well-rounded detox cleanse program will not make you rely solely on just shakes or supplements. You need to exercise since your skin is the largest organ of your body and eat nutritious, well-balanced meals at the same time.
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While you sweat out doing one of our video workouts, don’t reach for that energy drink – gulp down coconut water instead!
Coconut water is used as a natural source of electrolytes, sometimes even as a substitute for dextrose in rural hospitals! Replenish the minerals you sweat out with this delicious thirst quencher!
It’s also a natural diuretic, which helps a lot with flushing out toxins from your body. You can even make it a base for your detox water! Just make sure that you get a certified 100% natural kind; best if you can get one from an actual coconut.
Always remember that our body is made up of 70% water. Never take your fluid intake for granted even while on a detox cleanse program.
