Water naturally on its own detoxes our body of the impurities and toxins present in it. To be in the best of health it might be a good idea to detox your body once in a while.
There are certain natural ingredients that detox our body and flush out all the toxins and when you pair them with water, there is nothing like it.
So enjoy the detoxifying benefits of water along with these other detoxifying ingredients that you add to a pitcher of water and leave to soak overnight for the flavors to sink in:
- Lemon
Lemon helps in detoxifying your body. Simply squeeze a lemon to a glass of water and drink up.
You can even add slices of lemon into a pitcher full of lemon water. The lemon juice will cleanse and alkalize your body.
- Ginger
Ginger is a spicy root that is perfect to settle stomach issues. Simply grate a piece of ginger to your glass of water or add a paste of ground ginger to your water to cleanse your stomach and even aid your digestive system.
- Mint
If you love the smell of mints, then this way to detox with water is one way you will love. Add chopped mint leaves to your water and gulp it down. The mint will settle your stomach and also aid in digestion.
- Cucumber
Cucumber is not just to cover your eyes when you apply a face pack. Not only does it have cooling properties but it also keeps the body hydrated.
So add grated cucumber or squeezed cucumber to your water and sooth your digestive system or stomach and even reduce any inflammation that you may have.
To make a detox solution with all the above ingredients, add a few sprigs of mint, a few slices of cucumber, a spoonful of grated ginger and thinly sliced lemon to a pitcher of cold water and let it rest overnight.
Drink this detox water in the morning and feel clean and fresh from within.
Written by: Rasha Ashraf
