DEBUNKING THE DETOX CRAZE
Jazz up a plain glass of water into a light and refreshing treat with the simple addition of flavour and nutritional goodness.
Keeping the body well-hydrated can be a real chore. We all know how much water we’re supposed to drink in a day, but let’s face it, water can be pretty bland and boring. And drinking a litre or two of that can be a task. But the world has now woken up to this wonderful drink called the “Detox Water” which helps you consume the required quantity of water with ease and promises a whole deal of health benefits that include flushing out toxins, infusing your blood stream with minerals and vitamins and help lose weight. Treat this drink as giving your plain Jane water a sexy avatar which may have some nutritional value. Read on for some such makeovers.
- Cucumber, lemon and mint water – Cucumbers, lemon, and mint are a classic spa water combo – the lemon and mint may aid digestion and the cucumber rehydrates along with having anti-inflammatory properties. Cucumber is very hydrating vegetable as it has majorly water in it. Lemon has a cleansing effect, thanks to citric acid which purifies the digestive system. The mint adds freshness to the drink and enhances the taste as it is a great combination with cucumber and lemon. As the claim goes it may help reduce bloating, detoxify the kidneys and promote clear skin.
- Glowing skin detox water – The lovely combo of lemons, strawberries, apple, mint, and cinnamon not only tastes great, it may also give you a glowing complexion! You could perhaps bypass commercial vitamin fruit water loaded with sugar for this water full of fresh fruits and herbs.
- Strawberry detox water – Add fresh strawberries to your water and you could get a dose of vitamin C and healthy antioxidants. This fruit-infused drink not only tastes delightful, but if you consume the berries you’ll also be drinking up fiber, vitamin C and nutrition.
- Blueberry and orange water – Blueberries and fresh oranges turn plain water into a treat, and bonus: You’ll get powerful antioxidants and vitamin C as you sip. Blueberries are highly nutritious and rich in antioxidants, so this infused water is a summer-must.
- Apple cider vinegar detox water- Down a glass of warm water with lemon or apple cider vinegar daily, and your body may benefit from a liver-detox. This water detox recipe will cleanse your system and also help you burn the calories. Another variation you can try is the apple cinnamon water. All you need to do is boil the apple slices and cinnamon sticks for a few minutes, then add the mixture to the remaining amount of water in your pitcher and refrigerate.
Our Verdict?
You and your body are a team, and when you want to detox, you only have the best intentions at heart. The detox water, according to research, serves no other purpose than to help you gulp down those extra litres. Detoxification can be defined loosely, more as a day-to-day undertaking, rather than an intense period or product that “cleanses”, and that won’t help much once you stop. It’s a blend of knowing what to avoid, and what kind of things actually do help you out, whether used on occasion or every day. It can be as simple as eating healthier.
When it comes to skin, you are what you drink. So go ahead and sip on!
