Getting rid of the toxins accumulated in your body is essential for keeping all your organs working properly. Even though our body already has its own disposal system, it may be good to give it a boost once in awhile especially after the holidays or a weekend of enjoy rich meals with friends and family. Also, detox drinks may be great for weight loss and weight management as they tend to help boost the metabolism and elimination process.
1. Peachy Iced Green Tea Recipe
Drinking green tea may help you lose weight. According to clinical studies conducted by Dr. Abdul Dulloo, of the University of Geneva in Switzerland, green tea raises metabolic rates and speeds up fat oxidation. Green tea is also a great immune-enhancing health-booster and anti-cancer agent, with flavonoids and polyphenols thought to inhibit tumor formation.
So here is our easy-to-make recipe for green tea, but this one tastes so good you'll never guess how good it is for you! A great, healthy thirst-quencher for hot summer days.
Simple Solution:
INGREDIENTS
6 green tea teabags
6 cups cold water
2 ripe peaches, pitted and sliced
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Place teabags in a large teapot or pitcher.
2. Put sliced peaches in a saucepan, add cold water, and bring to a brisk boil, then pour water and peaches over teabags.
3. Steep for 6 minutes, then add sweetener (maple syrup, honey or stevia are recommended). Allow tea to cool, then refrigerate until thoroughly chilled.
4. Include a few peach slices in each glass and serve with a spoon, garnished with a sprig of mint, if you like.
Even Easier Alternative Method: Make a pitcher of green tea and add the contents of a can of organic sliced peaches. Chill thoroughly.
Makes 6 servings.
2. Ginger Healing Detox Tea with Turmeric
There has been a lot in the news lately about the amazing healing properties of turmeric, a free-radical-fighting antioxidant-rich curry spice that has been hailed as a defense against both cancer and Alzheimer. When we found this tasty recipe for a warming, detoxifying ginger-turmeric tea, we were thrilled: after the holiday weekend, we figured we could use some detoxing and healing!
Then we tasted it, and were totally hooked: it's delicious! Ginger and turmeric combine with citrus and maple syrup to make the perfect blend of healing nutrients. We streamlined the recipe to make it ultra-easy, too:
INGREDIENTS
2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon powdered ginger
1/2 teaspoon powdered turmeric
1 tablespoon maple syrup
Juice of 1/2 lemon
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Bring water to a boil, then add powdered herbs. Simmer for 10 minutes.
2. Strain tea into a mug, add maple syrup and lemon, stirring to combine. Drink warm.
Makes 1 serving.
We hope you enjoy these delicious detox drinks as much as we do !