6 Delicious Ways To Prepare Water To Detoxify Your Body

Daily consumption of water is essential for each of the body’s organs to function in optimal condition. This is in charge of keeping us hydrated so that the cells fulfill their tasks while they are renewed.

We have always been recommended to eat around two liters a day to support metabolism and the process by which the body eliminates toxins.

However, most have a hard time taking the recommended amount because they don’t like the tasteless liquid.

Luckily, thanks to the delicious flavor of some fruits and herbs we can give it a very special touch so that it is easier to consume every day.

This time we want to share 6 interesting recipes to enjoy delicious refreshing waters with extra nutrients. Enjoy them!

1. Water with lemon

The combination of water with lemon makes a hydrating acidic drink rich in vitamin C. It is recommended for the first hour of the day because it supports digestion, strengthens the defenses and helps to keep the skin beautiful.

Ingredients

• The juice of ½ lemon
• 1 glass of water (200 ml)

How to prepare it?

• Squeeze the juice of half a lemon and dilute it in a glass of warm water.
• If you want to make it more refreshing too, you can add some ice cubes to it.

2. Cucumber and mint water

Cucumber is a vegetable that is very low in calories and rich in nutrients. Its consumption favors the cleansing of the body and promotes weight loss.

In this healthy drink we combine it with ingredients such as mint and lemon, which complement its detoxifying qualities.

Ingredients

• 4 slices of cucumber
• 4 lemon slices
• 3 mint leaves
• 1 glass of water (200 ml)

How to prepare it?

• Put all the ingredients in the glass of water and leave it in the refrigerator for two hours to concentrate its properties.
• You can take it on an empty stomach or whenever you feel thirsty.

3. Chia seed water

Chia seeds have become popular for their ability to support a weight loss diet. This is because they prolong the feeling of fullness and improve the digestion process.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon of chia seeds (10 g)
• 1 tablespoon of lemon juice (10 ml)
• 1 glass of water (200 ml)

How to prepare it?

• Pour the chia seeds and lemon juice into the glass of water.
• Let it sit for an hour and consume it.

4. Coconut water and aloe vera

Coconut water is one of the healthiest liquids you can ingest. It is very hydrating and helps to replace mineral salts that are lost due to dehydration.

We are going to combine its detoxifying action with the incredible properties of lemon and aloe vera gel, two ingredients well known in everything related to digestion and cleansing of the body.

The drink that we obtain as a result helps us eliminate toxins and reduce abdominal inflammation.

Ingredients

• ½ cup of coconut water (125 ml)
• 2 tablespoons of aloe vera gel (30 g)
• 2 tablespoons of lemon juice (10 ml)
• 1 glass of water (200 ml)

How to prepare it?

• Put all the ingredients in the blender and beat them for a few moments so that they are well incorporated.

• Add ice to taste and consume it.

5. Grapefruit water

Grapefruit (also known as grapefruit) is one of the citrus fruits most used in weight loss diets. Its low calorie content and high nutritional content make it one of the best allies to reduce measures.

In this recipe we enhance its effects with some slices of cucumber and lemon, two foods whose purifying effects are widely known.

Ingredients

• 4 slices of grapefruit
• 3 slices of cucumber
• 3 lemon slices
• 6 mint leaves
• 1 glass of water (200 ml)

How to prepare it?

• Put all the ingredients in the glass of water and let it rest for about two hours.

• Add ice to taste and drink.

6. Apple cinnamon water

Apple and cinnamon give this water a delicious flavor to enjoy at any time of the day. Both ingredients are used to detoxify and have properties that regulate blood sugar levels.

Ingredients

• ½ apple
• 3 cinnamon sticks
• 1 glass of water (200 ml)

How to prepare it?

• Cut the apple into small pieces and add them to the glass of water along with the cinnamon.
• Let it sit for an hour or two and enjoy it.

Remember that all of these options are healthy, as long as you avoid adding sugar or other artificial sweeteners.

Prepare them every day and see that they are excellent ways to take advantage of the benefits of this precious liquid.

Katherine Flórez

Psychology student at Minuto De Dios University and Computer Maintenance and Software Programming Technician at SENA (National Learning Service) in Colombia. Katherine Flórez has worked as a content writer for web pages for more than 4 years. He is mainly interested in topics related to well-being and mental health. In addition, it has a braille language course given by the Minuto De Dios University.