Want to potentially DOUBLE your weight loss? Try these secret detox water recipes that will melt the pounds away! When you’re on a diet and trying to lose weight, the best thing you can do for your body is to drink the right amount of water daily.
There are many ways for water to help you lose the weight you need. Not only is it essential for proper digestion, but it also helps in the elimination of wastes. They say, have 2 glasses of lukewarm water first thing in the morning and expect to head to the bathroom soon after. It plays an important role in all body processes and helps rev up our metabolism.
Now, imagine combining H20 with some of our favorite fat-burning fruits and vegetables – all in one nutritious drink. Yup, the new trend has us coming up with great tasting mixtures of the right fruits and veggies with their peeling and pulp for the greatest benefits and soaking them in water for a period of time allowing those nutrients to flow through the water and into our body with every sip we take. We’ve come up with a list of the best combinations we’ve found so far and, believe me, every one of them is worth trying.
Get ready to boost your diet and greatly improve your health with these great combinations!
1. Raspberry Lemon
Combining antioxidant-rich raspberries with the cleansing properties of lemon makes this drink a strong and delicious detoxifier.
The powerful ingredients that come from these 2 superfoods fill your body with beneficial nutrients that helps fight bloating, reduce inflammation and helps in the flushing out of built up toxins in our body.
2. Strawberry Fig
This pair up might sound like a good jam to you, but they are also form a good detox water. Both nutrient-filled fruits are rich in vitamins and essential minerals which cause the body to function well.
They also contain potassium, which is helpful in muscle contraction. Being high in fiber makes them both beneficial in proper digestion which can definitely help in reaching your weight loss goals.
3. Cucumber Lemon + Celery
Imagine the crunchy, yummy goodness of celery in your water. Full of essential vitamins, including K and C, it continues to prove itself to be one of the most nutritious vegetables around.
It has tons of cardiovascular benefits and improves blood pressure and cholesterol levels. Combine that with tangy lemon and refreshing cucumber and you reap all its nutrients in every sip.
4. Apple Lemon Mint
Can’t think of the taste of apple and lemon put together? Well, it’s good and extremely healthy too! Apples are rich in highly important antioxidants and dietary fiber.
Lemons, on the other hand, are very good for detoxification because the antioxidant found in its peeling helps out in flushing the toxins in the body. The combo is definitely healthy and refreshing.
5. Lime Cucumber Kiwi
Cucumbers provide the body with substantial amounts of essential vitamins, like Vitamin K and C, and their skin has nutritional properties that make them perfect for weight loss.
They are extremely refreshing, and combining it with lime and kiwi on water makes for the perfect summer drink.
6. Mint and Blackberry
Aside from their yummy taste, the sweet and sour fruits are full of benefits for the body. They are packed with vitamins and nutrients that help regenerate the skin and relieves the body of stress.
Full of anti-oxidants and fiber, they promote proper digestion in the body. Mix it up with mint in your water bottle and feel revitalized and energized throughout your day.
7. Blueberry Lemonade
Thinking of the mixture alone makes my mouth water. Let go of your diet drinks or sugary fruit juices, and make the healthier and equally yummy choice. Both are powerful antioxidants and natural appetite suppressants.
This delicious drink will not only provide your body with essential minerals but also aide in your weight loss goal.
8. Watermelon Mint
Fun, vibrant colors combined in your drink. Proving to be the best fruit for weight loss, watermelon helps in decreasing the build-up of fat stored in the body. It is also considered to help in relieving muscle pain post workout.
Combining it with mint, which not only soothes the palate but also the tummy, you come up with a great drink for a hot day.
9. Cinnamon Orange Pomegranate
We all love the smell of cinnamon baking in the oven or a dash in our hot cuppa; but adding it to your detox water is also a good idea. Not only does it provide a sweet, delicious taste, but it is considered to be one of the healthiest spices in the world today and is widely used for its health benefits.
It is the number 1 antioxidant among spices and has anti-diabetic and immunity boosting factors. Together with orange and pomegranate, you reap a reward of nutrients in your drink.
10. Grapefruit Mint
I like lycopene! Considered a cross between the orange and pomelo, grapefruit is rich in the nutrient and is considered to be very powerful in maintaining a healthy heart.
Grapefruits help us maintain clear and healthy skin and complexion and promotes weight loss by aiding in the burning of fats and proper digestion in the body. It is also a good boost for our energy so it’s good to have it in your drink prior to workout.
11. Orange, Lime and Lemon
Citrus fever! Yup, these three fruits combined to form a fantastic cleansing drink. You will surely be flushing out the toxins soon after having this. The three contain a nutrient called D-limonene, known to have anti-cancer compounds and can help calm acid reflux and heartburn.
12. Mint, Orange and Lemon
Want to give your metabolism a boost and kick start your bowels? Well, this combo is sure to do the trick. Citrus fruits are well-known for their cleansing properties. Not only are the fruits highly nutritious, when making your drink be sure to include the peeling which is contains some vitamins and minerals that are essential to good health.
Add the soothing and cooling mint to that combo and you’re sure to have a healthy tummy.
