I hope you had a good Easter weekend. Maybe you had a little extra time off and shared it with family and friends, or got caught up on some of the things you don’t get to in the week. Maybe you even had a family gathering Easter Sunday — and found yourself eating more than you should have! It is so easy on holidays and special occasions to eat more then you intend. This can often leave you feeling bloated, full and miserable!
I am a firm believer in the occasional detox for your body. In fact, I run a great 14 day detox. The cleansing and detoxification effects of a detox can change your body for the better in so many ways. Some of those wonderful benefits include:
- Determining any hidden food sensitivities that are causing you to hold onto weight.
- Learning which foods fuel your body, so you can bring your A-game to everything you do!
- Jump starting your metabolism, so you can release excess weight you may be holding onto.
- Reducing cravings and hunger for foods that sabotage weight loss.
- Reducing inflammation and digestive issues, which is the major cause of bloating and many illnesses and disease
- Reducing stress. As stress melts away, your metabolism will be able to function optimally.
We don’t always have time or are in the situation where we can do a 7 or 14 day cleanse at a particular time. However, if you want a quick and easy way to get rid of the bloat, and you can’t invest time right now in a more inclusive, full-blown-type of detox, but you want to do something that still gives a great way to detoxify after a big meal and maybe a time of binging, then instead, try some of these detoxifying water recipes. Then later, when your schedule allows, give more serious consideration to doing a 14-day detox with me that includes food – not hunger!
Detox water has become popular in recent years. This can be helpful in reaching your detox goals, as well as your healthy weight loss goals. They can also be used as a delicious treat while not spelling failure with your weight loss program. If you are working out, this is a great pick-me-up after a workout. Here are a few recipes for detox water that you might like.
Yields: 1 serving | Serving Size: 1 drink/full recipe | Calories: 11 | Total Fat: 0 g | Saturated Fat: 0 g | Trans Fat: 0 g | Cholesterol: 0 mg | Sodium: 2 mg | Carbohydrates: 0 g | Dietary Fiber: 0 g | Sugars: 1 g | Protein: 0 g | SmartPoints: 0 |
Ingredients
- 1 12-ounce glass water, at room temperature
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1/2 inch knob of ginger root
Directions
Add the lemon juice to the glass of water. Finely grate the ginger by using a zester, add to the glass of water. This drink is a perfect way to start your day!
Recipe – thepeachkitchen.com
Strawberry Mint Water
Serves: 6
Ingredients:
2 liters cold spring water, or filtered tap water
2 Tablespoons raspberries, fresh or frozen
2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves
1 lime
Method:
To get more flavor and juice out of your lime, microwave for 30 seconds. When cool, slice.
Place raspberries, mint, lime and water in a large jug. Stir and serve!
Place raspberries, mint, lime and water in a large jug. Stir and serve!
Recipe by Sammy & Bella
Ingredients
1 Half of an apple
Condiments
1 tbsp Lemon juice, fresh
Baking & Spices
1 tsp Cinnamon
1/2 tsp Sweetener
1 tsp Cinnamon
1/2 tsp Sweetener
Oils & Vinegars
1 tbsp Apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp Apple cider vinegar
Liquids
12 oz Water
12 oz Water
Recipe from raininghotcoupons.com
FRUIT WATER
1 each of the following fruits:
apple, lemon, orange, pear
4 large strawberries
Handful of raspberries
Handful of mint leaves
4 large strawberries
Handful of raspberries
Handful of mint leaves
1 half-gallon of water
Cut large slices or thin wedges of each fruit; place them in a large glass pitcher and add cold water.
Refrigerate 2 hours and serve over ice in tall glasses.
Recipe from Nancy Creative.com
Ingredients
1/2 pint Blueberries
Edible Flowers (use Lavender Flowers) – to taste
64 ounces Water
Edible Flowers (use Lavender Flowers) – to taste
64 ounces Water
Directions
Add Fruits and edible flowers to a pitcher of water.
Cover, and chill for at least 30 minutes.
Strain, then add ice and pour into tall glasses and serve.
Cover, and chill for at least 30 minutes.
Strain, then add ice and pour into tall glasses and serve.
Makes 8 servings.
Recipe by melissa.com
BONUS TIP: START OFF YOUR DAY WITH WARM LEMON WATER. IT HAS A GREAT DETOXIFYING AND CLEANSING EFFECT.
There are many other recipes you could use – way too many to mention in this newsletter, but you could do a Google search for more detox waters. Many have a base in either cucumbers or lemons. This is a very easy way to get some great detoxification benefits into your diet, and maybe even help you slim down a little. Hydration is such an important key to weight loss, as I have said many times. Not only does it help support your weight loss, but the water keeps you hydrated and more energized, and helps your cells and every part of your body. Adding some of these additional ingredients can be a great jump start and can also support your overall health.
If you would like more recipes, feel free to contact me.
As I have mentioned before, if you are ready for a more intense detox, completing satisfying, please check out my detox program ==<14 day detox<==.
Yummy recipes!! I love the strawberry water!
Great tips and recipes that will leave your readers dumping out their coffee! The graphics are so appealing and the recipes are easy to do with things you may already have on hand.
These recipes look delicious. I can’t wait to try them, especially the strawberry mint water. Thank you for sharing!
I just tried this fat-burning detox recipe, LOVED IT!!! Thanks! 🙂