“Because we cannot scrub our inner body we need to learn a few skills to help cleanse our tissues, organs, and mind.”
― Sebastian Pole
How do detox drinks recipes matter for your personal growth? They do matter quite a lot because self improvement isn’t just about taking care of your mental health & attitude, but also taking care of the body that helps you do so.
With so much stress, pollution, inorganic food, and unwanted toxins from normal things like wall paint & carpet, we’re exposed to toxins on a daily basis. Stress produces unwanted chemicals in our body that piles up to add to our daily dose of toxin buildup.
This results in toxic overload, which can cause headaches, mood swings, aches, pains, fatigue and more. The bottom line is, they compromise our physical and mental wellbeing.
Including a detox routine in your self-improvement plan will help regain your body’s balance gently. Detox routines like fasting completely or going on a healthy modulated eating plan for a few days have been practiced in different cultures around the world for ages.
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What does detox mean?
In simple terms, it means to remove all the unwanted chemical buildup in our body that you and I collect because of our lifestyle.
You’ll have to live a hermit’s life to avoid this. But, as it’s not a very practical solution, the next best thing is to go in for detox – mental, physical and lifestyle. To avoid more toxin buildup in our body from the stress of dealing with such a wide topic, let’s just focus on physical detox today. Fine?
Here’s a few simple homemade body cleanse detox drinks recipes to cleanse your body from within, lose excess weight and improve overall wellbeing.
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Green tea banana smoothie:
This 3-ingredient smoothie is super simple to whip up but very effective and yum.
Detox drinks recipes #1: Brew 1 cup of green tea and let it cool. Pour this in a blender with 1 banana and the juice of half a lemon. Add a few ice-cubes if you like it chilled.
Tip: You can add it as a healthy snacking option to your daily diet.
Benefits: This drink comes with the dual powers of green tea and lemon. Green tea has loads of antioxidants and is good for gently detoxifying our body. Lemon helps cleanse toxin build-up.
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Cinnamon detox drink recipe:
If not in the mood to use a blender, then this one’s just right for you.
Detox drinks recipes #2: In a bottle of water add a few slices of apple and an inch of cinnamon stick. Let it rest for an hour.
Tip: Sip it through the day rather than gulping it down in one go. Also, it’s good if you can let it sit overnight before using in the morning.
Benefits: Not only will it keep you hydrated but gently drain the toxins away too. Cinnamon is rich in antioxidants and helps balance blood sugar. Apple has so many well
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Turmeric ginger tea:
Did you know that turmeric and ginger together can work wonders for reducing cough, cold, flu and allergy symptoms? So along with doing a body cleanse, this tea can actually help you get better if you’re feeling under the weather. But remember, this is a warming drink and so modulate its frequency based on the weather and how much you can handle.
Detox drinks recipes #3: In a cup of hot water add 1/3 teaspoon turmeric powder, juice of half a lemon and that of an inch of ginger. If you think it’s too tangy, try adding a dollop of honey.
Tip: Have it every alternate day if you’re using it as a detox drink. Or, you can have it 2-3 times a day if looking for symptom relief.
Benefits: The basic ingredient turmeric has so many health benefits that it would be better to class this spice as a medicine. Turmeric helps heal many internal injuries and infections along with being rich in antioxidants. It’ll help detox the liver to boost your body’s power to detoxify chemicals. Each and every ingredient in this turmeric-ginger tea works towards flushing toxins out of your body.
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Coconut water detox smoothie:
To detoxify your body and get energy boost after workout sessions, have a go at this smoothie.
Detox drinks recipes #4: In a glass of coconut water, add a couple handfuls of spinach or kale. To this, add the juice of an orange or a medium-sized banana, whichever is handy. Put all this in a blender with raw cacao (if available) and half an inch of ginger. Blend and enjoy!
Tip: If you don’t have coconut water handy, simply replace it with plain water. Don’t worry about the weird taste of spinach or kale because orange and banana have a stronger flavor than those.
Benefits: Coconut water hydrates and replenishes electrolytes, which is what you want after sweating at the gym. Kale is rich in protein as well as all the good vitamins like A, B, C, K. These in turn help release energy from food. Orange will help flush toxins out of the body along with boosting your immune system. Banana will give you instant energy.
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Detox ice lolly from detox drinks recipes:
The best part is, you can either lick it to your heart’s content as a lolly or drink it from a glass as a grownup – whatever matches your mood!
Detox drinks recipes #5: Take equal parts of carrot juice and apple/orange/pineapple juice with 2 tablespoons of ginger juice. Super juicy :
Tip: Carrot and ginger juice are the constants here. Add any other fruit juice that you like or is handy.
Benefits: Apple is good for overall detox of your body. Carrot works well for liver cleanse. Ginger fights germs and will help boost your body’s immunity. This juice mix will also fight off any acne skin problem.
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Apple cider vinegar detox drink:
It’s easy to make and easier to include in your daily routine!
Detox drinks recipes #6: In a glass of warm water add 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar with a dash of honey and lemon.
Tip: Drinking a warm glass of water with apple cider vinegar first thing in the morning is the best healthy habit you can adopt.
Benefits: Warm water is good for gently waking the internal organs up, which is good because it ensures they work better. All the four ingredients, even individually, have a
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Green detox smoothie:
Don’t be scared with it’s green colour – not every eatable green thing is an enemy of your taste buds. This green smoothie is delicious and efficient.
Detox drinks recipes #7: In half glass of water add a couple handfuls of spinach, one pitted avocado and 2 bowls of pineapple chunks. Blend thoroughly.
Tip: Enjoy as a healthy snacking option.
Benefits: Avocado has coenzyme Q10, oleic acid, dietary fiber, & vitamins. So, not only will it help detox your body but add good things to it too. Spinach, pineapple, & water also do a great job of flushing toxins away.
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Doing any sort of gentle detox on a regular basis isn’t only good for your energy levels and health, but also for overall wellbeing. But, it’s a good idea to consult with your doctor first if you have any existing health issues.
These detox drinks recipes will help clear the mental fog, fatigue, and minimize sick days if you make them a part of your health routine. Self-improvement doesn’t only mean working on your qualities for success but also taking care of your mind & body in a way to be able to enjoy those achievements fully.
Have you tried any other form of detox like mental, social, or lifestyle detox? I’d love to hear from you in the comments below which form of detox do you go in for.
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I definitely agree that no one should be shy with adding spinach to their fruit smoothies. You definitely do not taste anything other than the fruits.
Thanks for sharing these simple drinks!
I’ve never heard of some of these detox combinations. I’ll try some of them out next time I detox.
That’s great & they’re super simple & you can handle them even if you’re a complete novice in the kitchen
I love drinking drinks with apples, lemons, or Cinnamon. But they are a tad sugary. I will have to try to make detox water with these.
It’s always wonderful to find good ways to detox. I haven’t done one for awhile.
Such a wonderful post. I actually love to have a ginger tea every morning and every night for my digestion.
Yes, ginger is really good for digestive health!
All of these drinks sound excellent. I’ve saved your post, so I can make them. I usually start my day with some kind of a health drink.
That’s a very nice way to start the day…even simple plain warm water first thing in the morning can do wonders.
Detox is very important for a healthy body. Thanks for sharing all these detoxifying drink recipes. I’ll be trying my hands on them. The Ice Lolly is a quite innovative one.
Yes, they put ‘fun’ in all this health talk 🙂
What great detox drink ideas. I have been looking for some recommendations.
The cinnamon apple water sounds perfect for fall!!
These look so delightful and tasty. I just love everything about this!. This would disappear in no time at our house!. You had me at healthy and delicious.
These sound great! This year, I’ve done two 3-day juice cleanses that I bought online. Next time, I’ll try making my own with these recipes 🙂
That’s great! If you have the time, homemade is any day better than store-bought. These detox drinks are mild enough for everyday use and generally about including detox as a daily routine…simple, yet effective
I’d really love to try some of these. We’ll be going through IVF soon so I’d like to try a cleanse beforehand to just get my body flushed out and have a fresh start.
It’s a good idea, I too planned a careful body cleanse before planning for our second kid…all the best with your IVF, take care
Such a great tips for detoxify drinks. I will definitely try this recipes. Because it helps a lot for our health.
This is a total delicacy. I would love to try all of these soon! Thanks for sharing! 😀
I try to drink a detox drink once a day. it becomes a afternoon ritual where I look forward to it
Loved all of these drinks…..I was looking for ACV drink…found it here..Many thanks
I just recently got a blender to make smoothies. I will have to go ahead and add some of these to my smoothie mix.
I can definitely try the warm water apple cider one. Sounds easy enough to quickly stir together and sip throughout the morning.
It’s a great choice as it works on a lot of levels too…from detoxing, weight management to improved overall wellbeing 🙂
detox waters are my favorite detox drinks! The lemon and green tea one is a favorite of mine and I love using ACV & fruity extracts too!
Yes, they do the hard work with almost no effort required on our part
I think I could do with trying some detoxifying drinks! I’ve bookmarked your post so I can have a refer back to it when I’ve got a spare 5 minutes. I’ll let you know which I try and how I get on 🙂
Louise x
Thanks Louise, appreciate that 🙂
Such great tips for detox. I especially love the idea of popsicles. I’ve been making my own this summer and am really excited to give yours a try. Also, I’m so glad you included turmeric. It’s so good for you and is a spice I try to have a little of every day. x
Yes, turmeric is a health superpower and is one of the most recurring elements in Indian traditional medicine. You can check oout more about them here http://www.nandyzsoulshine.com/turmeric-amazing-health-benefits/ if you want to…hope it helps 🙂
Yes, turmeric is a health superpower and is one of the most recurring elements in Indian traditional medicine. You can check out more about them here http://www.nandyzsoulshine.com/turmeric-amazing-health-benefits/ if you want to…hope it helps 🙂
That detox water sounds like such a good idea! I’m constantly drinking water throughout the day, so it makes sense to put this together the night before and drink it instead.
Yes, just a few pieces of your favorite fruit, herb or spice thrown in the water previous night can keep the good work up throughout the next day…and it looks cool too 🙂
I think I would like to try the coconut water and spanich one and the lollipops for the kids. They all look so delicious and then they are healthy so a big plus.
My mom has always recommended cinnamon for this. Also water and a freshly squeezed lemon in the morning.
Cinnamon is a very good choice as it’s full of health benefits
I wish I liked tea! I do take apple cider vinegar pills when I am not pregnant. My body can’t handle most foods and drink mixes, so I find what works the best for me. Great post.
Your are right in avoiding any detox technique during pregnancy. Also, not every concoction suits our body requirement…so, it’s judicious to pick and choose the ones that do…Thanks Misty 🙂
The first idea sounds delicious on its own, but then you gave other ones that take even less time to make, which is something I really appreciate!
I am totally bookmarking this for later so that I can reference it! I am VERY excited to test some of these out!
Thanks a lot Katie :)…hope these help
These are great ideas for detoxify drinks. I prefer the detox water, I usually make it with lemons, strawberries or watermelon. I didn’t’ think of adding apples and cinnamon, what a brilliant idea.
Thanks Joanna
I didn’t know all these things could be used to detox the body. Thanks for sharing this.
I am always looking for new detox drinks and I see some new ones in you post that I will definitely try like the cinnamon, apple and water.
Thanks Benita
Gotta have my healthy green drink. Thanks so much for the ideas!
I need to try a number of your recommendations. I have a Vitamix but I often lack ideas. I also have some matcha that I need to figure out what to do with. Do you use it in your drinks?
Thanks…I haven’t used matcha yet, though I generally take tulsi green tea. Tulsi (holy basil) is also one of the most powerful and recurring ingredients of traditional medicine.
Love this! Have to have my healthy drinks. Thanks for the tips!
Tumeric is extremely beneficial in reducing inflammation yet I have not thought of adding it to my drinks. I am definitely going to add it to my tea and try your golden potion recipe, always looking for healthy ideas and tips like these!
Thanks Lisa 🙂 …You can also check out http://www.nandyzsoulshine.com/turmeric-amazing-health-benefits/ if you want to know more about turmeric…hope it helps
I am a huge believer in smoothies and cold-pressed juices and am always looking for new recipes. I never thought to use popcicle molds! This is something I will be trying for something quick and on-the-go! Thanks!
Yup, popsicles always do the trick whether for kids or grown-ups 🙂
I usually do the green smoothie with avocado , pineapple and spinach.I love it.
Yes, that’s a delicious one