Just like our homes need a good scrubbing and cleaning out from time to time so do we. That’s why many people opt for a body and mind cleansing detox diet or juice fast.
If you’ve ever tried either, you= already know the importance of nutritional support and liquids during this time.
If you’re new to detoxing, nutritional support is done through diet, supplements and herbs, and is used to stimulate the body to release toxins and heal itself. Liquids provide additional nutrients for nourishment and flush toxins as they’re released so they do as little damage as possible on the way out.
Mashing the two together gives us a list of nutritionally-supportive liquids to choose from on your detox.
17 detoxing drinks to flush & support your system
Besides 8 glasses of plain, filtered water per day, here are some other options to consider:
1. Lemon water (cold or warm):
Lemons are a super fruit. Among their many benefits, they cleanse the bloodstream and detoxify and neutralize the system.
2. Master Cleanse Recipe:
Warm lemon water with a little cleansing cayenne pepper and sweetened with mineral-rich organic maple syrup. How can you go wrong?
3. Detox tea:
Triple Leaf Tea makes their detox tea with over 20 potent Chinese purification herbs, including red clover, burdock and licorice (which all have detoxifying effects and help heal organs).
4. Peppermint tea:
For it’s calming and strengthening effects on the nerves, and help with indigestion, nausea and gas. It also restores balance of the colon and promotes healing.
5. Milk thistle tea:
Protects and rejuvenates the liver and cleanses the bloodstream.
6. Dandelion tea:
Also protects and rejuvenates the liver and cleanses the bloodstream.
7. Ginger tea:
Ginger facilitates detoxing through perspiration and soothes stomach irritation occasionally experienced when using cayenne pepper.
8. Fresh apple juice:
High in anti-oxidants and nutrients, apples have many health benefits. They also flush the liver and kidneys.
9. Fresh pineapple juice:
Pineapple’s enzyme breaks down protein (which is congesting), benefits intestinal troubles and is high in manganese and vitamins C and B1.
10. Fresh papaya juice:
Like pineapple, papaya also helps digestion.
11. Aloe Vera juice:
The texture of this pulpy, sweet juice can be a little disconcerting at first but it restores balance of the colon and promotes healing by reducing inflammation.
12. Raw cabbage juice:
Cabbage is an excellent source of Vitamin C. It also contains significant amounts of glutamine, an amino acid, which has anti-inflammatory properties. It’s good for ulcers, cancer and all colon problems.
13. Fresh carrot juice:
High in Vitamin A, antioxidants and minerals, carrots are also known to treat digestive problems, intestinal parasites and constipation.
14. Fresh beet juice:
Make your beet juice with both roots and greens and you’ll heal your liver, balance cholesterol and lower blood pressure
15. Green drinks:
Between the nutrients, chlorophyll and phytochemicals, any green drink makes an excellent detoxifier.
16. Psyllium fiber and water or juice:
Mix the natural fiber supplement in liquid of choice and drink it immediately as it thickens quickly. It will absorb any excess water while stimulating normal bowel function.
17. Organic herbal laxative:
I use Traditional Medicinals but only when necessary. Constipation can occur while detoxing, especially when juice fasting.
Hopefully you’ll find a few of these detox drinks that you’ll like and use during your own detox.
A couple of tips:
- Professionals suggest to drink fruit juices in the morning to give your body time to burn the sugar off before bed and the veggies juices at night.
- I also cut my fruit juices with water in attempt to avoid a spike in blood sugar levels.
Can you add any detox drinks to the list? Post it in the comments below.
Stephanie Miller believes healthy balance is the secret to life and has the experience to prove it! She is a freelance writer from Toronto, Canada, with a passion for health and a degree in psychology. Total health is her goal; achieving and maintaining balance in body, mind and soul is her game. Stephanie shares her health journey, accumulated knowledge, and tried-and-true tips and tricks for naturally, healthy, balanced living on her blog, Live Lighter.
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