Drink To Cleanse The Body

Healthy lifestyle habits are essential for the health of the body. Therefore, it is important to adopt and maintain them consistently and consistently over time.

To be in good health and ensure proper functioning of vital organs, it is very important to lead a healthy lifestyle that includes good nutrition, exercise and other healthy habits. Also, there are natural drinks that could be useful to cleanse the body.

Natural drinks are alternatives to industrial ones, which are rich in sodium and sugar, and instead of benefiting us in the long term, they only harm us. They are prepared with natural ingredients, easy to combine. Do you dare to try one? We give you a proposal below. 

What does this drink consist of?

The cleansing drink combines three foods with a very pleasant taste and aroma: mint, lemon, and cucumber. In addition, the last two have a high water content, which is why they are very refreshing and diuretic.

Lemon benefits

Lemon is considered to be one of the best sources of antioxidants for the body thanks to its high content of vitamin C. However, it not only provides this nutrient, it is also a source of bioflavonoids, pectin and limonene.

The detox current considers that its citric acid would increase the function of the enzyme that would stimulate the liver and thus help to achieve detoxification. That is why this citrus fruit is so chosen in many recipes.

Cucumber benefits

On the other hand, cucumber is a vegetable with high water content and low calories. It is a diuretic and cleansing food (due to its high water and fiber content) that could also help eliminate toxins from the body, as well as retained fluids.

Also, due to its high content of water and fiber, cucumber is an ideal ingredient for the body. This food favors the elimination of waste and also helps prevent constipation.

Benefits of mint leaves

The mint leaves provide a much fresher and more aromatic touch. In addition, they will help make the drink much more digestive and contribute to relief in case of flatulence, bloating and nausea.

On the other hand, mint is an ideal herb to eliminate bad breath (or prevent it), as well as to refresh the entire oral cavity.

Recipe for the drink to cleanse the body

By helping to hydrate you and, in turn, to eliminate retained fluids (through urine), this drink will help reduce inflammation, which will make you feel much “lighter”. This is a good strategy to motivate yourself to eat well and choose natural drinks (over industrial ones) and thus lose weight in a healthy way.

Ingredients

• 1 lemon
• 1 fresh cucumber.
• 2 liters of water.
• 10 fresh mint leaves.

Preparation

• Wash the cucumber and lemon well and cut them into thin slices. You don’t need to remove the peels. 
• Place the slices inside a glass jar.
• Next, pour in a liter of water and the mint leaves.
• Add the other liter and store in the refrigerator.
• Consume in moderation. 

* Important note : remember that this drink is an alternative to industrial drinks. It is not a meal replacement, nor is it the only source of hydration you can opt for. Therefore, always include it in a balanced diet.

What else can you do to cleanse the body?

For the cleaning to have the desired effect, it is advisable to consume this drink in moderation while reducing the consumption of:

• Refined flours (and these are replaced by whole grains).
• Trans and saturated fats (and they are replaced by healthy fats).
• Dairy products (as these tend to inflame the abdomen).
• Pastries, sweets and related edibles (and they are replaced by whole fruits and nuts).
• Soft drinks, flavored waters, teas, infusions and industrial drinks in general (and they are replaced by water and fruit drinks).
• Fried foods (can be substituted for steamed, grilled, baked preparations)

Of course, it is always advisable to go to a nutritionist. In this way, we can adopt a personalized diet, depending on the needs of the body and that allows us to obtain more benefits in the long term.