3 Detox Drinks That Cleanse You from The Inside

These juices and infusions nourish you and at the same time stimulate the natural cleansing mechanisms that the body activates during sleep.

The word “detoxify” has a medical root. In medical terms, it refers to the supervised management of a person suffering from acute poisoning. But the word “detox“ has also been used, and popularized, to refer to certain preparations that can promote health, stimulate weight loss, and assist in the body’s natural process of purification or detoxification.

There is scientific controversy about whether they actually work. The important thing, in any case, is to have enough criteria and make sure that what they are offering us is to consume natural and unprocessed foods, and not sell us any magic pills.

PREPARE YOUR DETOX DRINKS AT HOME

In this sense, cleansing drinks are a very healthy “detox” aid: they allow you to consume vitamins, minerals, natural enzymes and fiber very easily, all of them components that can be scarce in not so careful diets.

The best option is to repair them at home to know exactly the ingredients and their quality, and to appreciate the production process and establish a ritual.

DIFFERENT PROPERTIES

You can blend the ingredients (at least half of them must be vegetables), extract the juice or infuse. Each option offers different properties to the resulting beverages.

If you are looking for something simpler or quicker, you can prepare a good quality green tea or herbal tea for a warm drink with purifying properties.

• Boldo and horsetail have a diuretic effect.
• Artichoke and milk thistle stimulate liver cleansing.
• Green tea and red fruit infusions provide you with good amounts of antioxidants.

SPICY LEMON SHOT TO START THE DAY OFF RIGHT

This shot is ideal to take in the morning, as soon as you wake up. Purifies, heats and activates.

Ingredients for 1 person

• 1 cup water
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon natural stevia (optional)

Elaboration

1. Heat the cup of water and add the lemon juice and apple cider vinegar.
2. Garnish with cinnamon and cayenne pepper, and sweeten, if desired, with a little stevia.
3. Stir well with the spoon, and enjoy the sip infusion!

FLAX AND CRANBERRY JUICE

This juice is an antioxidant cocktail that provides you with fiber thanks to flax and compote. Ideal for mid-morning or mid-afternoon.

Ingredients for 1 person

• 100 ml cranberry juice
• 400 ml water
• 1 tablespoon crushed flax seeds
• 1 tablespoon applesauce (baked apple)

Preparation

1. Mix the cranberry juice with the water.
2. Add the tablespoon of ground flax seeds and the tablespoon of applesauce.
3. Stir well so that everything is well integrated.

GIN LEMON

Another detox juice with lemon and ginger to which the properties of apple cider vinegar are added, but without the spiciness. You can take it at any time of the day.

Ingredients for 1 person

• 2 cups water
• juice of half a lemon
• 1 teaspoon maple syrup
• 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 piece ginger root, sliced

Preparation

1. Put the ingredients in a jug, close it and shake it to mix well.
2. Sip in small sips throughout the day.