Drink these detox waters for healthy lifestyle

Detox drinks are fast becoming the most preferred way to crack through harmful toxins and prevent health problems.

Bengaluru, First Published Dec 5, 2020, 5:45 PM IST | Last Updated Dec 5, 2020, 5:45 PM IST

In a lifestyle ridden with erratic sleep patterns, irregular eating habits, a largely unhealthy diet and increased stress, we all need to detox once in a while to cleanse our body and refresh the mind.

Detoxing the body has become a trend due to lifestyles that may lead to an increase in multiple health risks. It is merely flushing out toxins from the body. These toxins may have harmful mental, metabolic and reproductive health effects which in serious cases may also lead to increased risks of cancer.

Detox drinks are fast becoming the most preferred way to crack through harmful toxins and prevent health problems. Detox drinks are prepared using Ayurvedic herbs as well as antioxidant-rich fruits and vegetables and these can be included in our diets to flush out the harmful toxins.

Here are 5 of the best detox waters that you can easily make at home and carry with you to work as well.

Coconut Water with Lemon and Mint: This one is a refreshing and easy detox recipe that you can prepare in just 10 minutes, using just four ingredients. Coconut water being a naturally refreshing drink consists of various minerals and vitamins that help replenish the electrolytes in the body which hydrates it and also keeps us fresh throughout the day. This detox water has fresh mint leaves along with the sweetness of honey and tanginess of lime.

Cucumber and Kiwi Juice: Here is a perfect blend of fruits and herbs along with the wonder summer vegetable- cucumber. Having close to 90% water, cucumber is known to be one of the most hydrating veggies out there and hence, it is the best choice to prepare detox drinks.

Nimbu Paani: Apart from being the go-to summer drink for scores of people around the world, nimbu paani or lemonade or shikanji is one of the most delicious and easiest coolers to prepare at any time of the day. It is packed with the tangy lemon flavour and refreshing mint leaves accompanied with spices to add a boost of flavour and nutrition.

Mint lime fizz: This drink is a fizzy, lemon drink to rejuvenate your body and flush out all the toxins. It has refreshing mint leaves muddled well with lemon, sugar and water and is the perfect makeover of nimbu pani with soda and mint.

Detox Haldi Tea: An Ayurvedic treat, this detox recipe is a blend of antioxidants like turmeric (haldi) with spices such as ginger and black pepper along with honey, that is sure to do wonders for your body. Turmeric is considered to be a powerful cleansing spice and hence it is recommended for all detox diets.

Detox drinks may work against the toxic overload on our body and mind. These detox drinks may help you restore your levels of hydration and eventually cleanse and rejuvenate your whole body.

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