One of the main culprits of premature aging is a build-up of toxins in our body. Doctors tell us the best way to flush away these toxins is to drink plenty of water. How can you get enough water in your body? What if you are bored with plain water? How can you boost water’s benefits and flavor? Here are some great answers. Use these water detox recipes infuse specific foods, herbs, and spices into the water to enhance the detox process. They taste delicious, too!
To make any of these detoxing, age-defying recipes, you will need a two-quart pitcher, purified water, ice, and the ingredients of choice. Add the ingredients to the pitcher and then fill it halfway with ice. Top it off with water and put it in the fridge to steep for an hour. You can refill your pitcher up to three times before replacing ingredients. Try sipping some of these refreshing water detox recipes:
Cucumber Water
Most people are familiar with cucumber water. It is a classic infusion that health clubs serve to their clients. Many water detox recipes contain this vitamin-rich fruit. There are healthy compounds in cucumbers that may reduce inflammation and fight the free radicals that age your skin. To make this drink, wash and slice a medium-sized organic cucumber and steep it in your water. Keep the peel on the cucumber for extra vitamins.
Vitamin C Water Detox
What could taste more refreshing than a blend of tangy oranges and plump raspberries? This recipe will give you a healthy dose of Vitamin C and strong antioxidants to combat premature aging. Wash an orange and cut it into thin slices (with peelings). Gently crush a pint of fresh raspberries and add them to the water. Let the ingredients infuse and enjoy delicious sips of it throughout the day.
Blue Magic Water Detox Water
Scientists and nutritionists recommend that your diet be rich in colorful foods. The compounds that give fruits and veggies their vibrant hues also revitalize your body. This blue-inspired recipe contains blueberries and lavender, a flowering herb. Wash a pint of blueberries and add them to your water, plus a handful of organic lavender stems. Blue Let them infuse. Magic is just as delightful to see as it is to taste!
Apple Cider Vinegar Fizz Detox Water
If you are used to drinking sweet, bubbly soda, having a glass of water detox may not sound appealing. How about a recipe that offers a satisfying taste with the bubbles you crave? Reap the benefits of organic apple cider vinegar and lemons! Pour two quarts of mineral water into your pitcher, and add the juice of two lemons, and six tablespoons of organic apple cider vinegar (unfiltered). Sweeten it to taste with stevia, if you want. It tastes like soda, but detoxes like water!
Consider some of these refreshing ways to detox and look more youthful. Some of them may help you lose weight, too. After trying some of these recipes, you may create your own detox water favorites. The whole family will enjoy these healthier alternatives to soda. Get healthier and feel younger—one sip at a time!
