Before starting a new diet or workout routine or just to get your bikini body ready, you may be thinking of trying a quick detox. A detox usually pairs fruits and vegetables with water so that you can reap the benefits of these superfoods and combine their powers easily into a healthy, tasty drink. Try some of these popular detoxifying ingredients based on your health needs to simply and naturally solve many of your body’s issues. Pair these fruit combinations with a half-gallon of water to stay hydrated all day while cleansing the body of unwanted toxins and promoting digestive health.
Watermelon + Lemon + Mint: Summertime may have you craving a delicious watermelon and you’re in luck; its health benefits are undeniable. It creates a blood tonic which increases the body’s blood cell count promotes overall well-being. It also aids in digestion to flush out ammonia and toxins from the body, is high in vitamin C and has even been known to decrease feelings of depression. Lemon, the most popular water accessory, has the power to clear facial acne and boost your immunity to prevent illness. Finally, mint is a super ingredient in detox waters as it clears the skin, promotes digestion, relieves headaches and pains and serves as a natural energizer!
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Strawberry + Lime: Not only will this drink remind you of the summer sun and have you longing for a beach vacation, it will also leave your body feeling satisfied. Strawberries are packed with antioxidants that can fight cancerous cells, regulate cholesterol and blood pressure, and even boost brain activity. Limes can also protect you from exposure to cancer cells, prevent kidney stones and are high in calcium! Both berries and limes aid in repairing aging and damaged skin, promoting a younger, healthy glow. This drink will surely have you looking younger and feeling smarter!
Grapefruit + Cucumber + Lemon + Lime + Mint: Now THAT is a super cleanse! If you’re looking for a fruit combination to flush out the toxins in your body and promote healthy habits for a fresh start, try this five-ingredient detoxifying combination. Grapefruit, though often overlooked, boosts your metabolism so your body burns fat even while you rest. It also boosts immune health and can even combat stress and anxiety. Cucumbers are known to soften skin tissue and reduce swelling (which is why they are placed on your eyes at the spa), strengthen your hair and nails, and act as a great source of energy. Lemons and limes also have skin-clearing power, improve brain function and fight off illness. And again, add in some refreshing mint leaves for some extra skin-healing, mood boosting power.
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Orange + Blueberry + Lemon: As you’ve always heard, oranges are an excellent source of vitamin C which aids in our body growth and development. It also supports heart health and is a strong source for dietary fiber, necessary for digestion. Blueberries are also high in fiber, though low in cholesterol, lowering your risk of heart disease. And lemons, as mentioned, contain antibacterial agents and boost immune health, which promotes healthy, vibrant skin and improving mental clarity. Not to mention, this combination of fruit is visually appealing and tastes refreshing and sweet, perfect for warm summer days. Water has never looked so good.
For some delicious detoxifying water recipes, check out this summer detox water roundup or create your own with your favorite fruits!
