Detox drinks are made with fruits and vegetables that contain antioxidant and diuretic properties that help to improve intestinal function and reduce fluid retention. These can contribute to weight loss when incorporated in a balanced diet.
Detox drinks tend to contain high amounts of fiber, which help to manage hunger and calorie intake, making them a great option for weight loss. Learn more about the weight loss diet that you can maintain while trying these detox juices.
Detox drinks are rich in water, vitamins and minerals and you should drink between 250 and 500 mL (1 to 2 cups) per day, alongside a health diet. These juices can be used in more specific diets too, like liver detox diets and low carb diets for example.
Recipes for detox drinks
Check-out these easy detox drinks that you can prepare at home:
1. Green juice with cabbage, lemon and cucumber
Cabbage and cucumber contain diuretic properties. One 250mL serving of this juice contains about 125 calories.
Ingredients:
- 1 cabbage leaf
- Juice from half of a lemon
- 1/3 of a cucumber with the peel
- 1 red apple with the peel
- 150 ml (5 oz) of coconut water
How to prepare
Wash the cabbage, cucumber and apple thoroughly. Cut the apple and cucumber into cubes and place in the blender. Add the rest of the ingredients to the blender and mix for 2 minutes. Strain the juice and drink, preferably unsweetened. This juice can be prepared and stored in a bottle or sealed container in the fridge for up to 6 hours.
2. Cabbage, beet and ginger juice
Cucumber and cabbage help to eliminate excess fluid in the body while ginger helps to accelerate the metabolism. This helps with fat burning and weight loss. One 250 mL serving of this juice contains about 100 calories.
Ingredients:
- 2 cabbage leaves
- 1 tablespoon of fresh mint leaves
- 1 small beet
- 1/2 a cucumber with the peel
- 1 teaspoon of fresh, grated ginger
- 1 cup of water
How to prepare
Wash the cabbage leaves, mint leaves, beet and cucumber well. Peel the beet. Cut the beet and cucumber into cubes and mix in a blender. Place the rest of the ingredients in the blender and mix for another 3 minutes. Strain and drink, preferably without sweetener. This juice can be stored in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 6 hours.
3. Tomato detox drink
Lemon is a fruit with diuretic properties that help with weight loss. Each cup contains 250 mL of this juice and contains about 30 calories.
Ingredients:
- 150 ml of natural, premade tomato juice
- 25 ml of lemon juice
- Mineral water
How to prepare
Mix the ingredients in a cup and drink on ice. Because this drink contains vitamin C, it can be stored in a sealed container and placed in the refrigerator for up to 6 hours.
4. Lemon, orange and lettuce juice
This juice is rich in water and fiber, which helps with the excretion of excess fluid in the body. It also helps to control hunger, helping to prevent over-eating and weight loss. Each 250 mL serving contains about 110 calories.
Ingredients:
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Juice of 2 oranges
- 6 lettuce leaves
- ½ cup of water
How to prepare:
Mix all the ingredients in a blender, strain and drink, preferable without sweetener. This juice can be prepared and stored in a bottle or well-sealed container for up to 6 hours.
5. Watermelon and ginger juice
Watermelon is rich in water and flaxseed is rich in fiber. Together, these can help with bloating and appetite control. Each 250 mL serving contains about 130 calories.
Ingredients:
- 2 slices of seedless watermelon
- 1 teaspoon of ground flaxseeds
- 1 teaspoon of fresh, grated ginger
How to prepare:
Mix all the ingredients in a blender until well-combined, strain and drink without sweetening. This detox drink can be stored in a well-sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 6 hours.
6. Pineapple and cabbage juice
Because it is rich in water and fruit with diuretic properties, this detox juice is a great option to include in a weight loss diet. Each 250 mL serving contains about 156 calories.
Ingredients
- 100 ml of cold water
- 1 slice of cucumber
- 1 green apple with the peel
- 1 slice of pineapple
- 1 teaspoon of grated ginger
- 1 teaspoon of chia seeds
- 1 cabbage leaf
How to prepare
Mix all ingredients in a blender until well-combined, then strain and drink, preferably without sweetener. This juice can be stored in a well-sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 6 hours.
7. Watermelon, cashew and cinnamon juice
Cinnamon contains thermogenic actions that speed-up metabolism and increases fat burning. Each 250 mL serving contains about 83 calories.
Ingredients:
- 1 medium slice of watermelon
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 150 ml of coconut water
- 1 teaspoon of cinnamon
- 1 small handful of cashews
How to prepare:
Mix all ingredients in a blender until well-combined, then strain and drink, preferably without sweetener. This juice can be stored in a well-sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 6 hours.
8. Hibiscus juice with strawberries
Hibiscus tea is a potent diuretic that helps with the excretion of body fluid and helps with weight loss. Each 250 mL serving contains about 21 calories. Read more about how hibiscus tea can help with weight loss.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of hibiscus tea
- 5 strawberries
How to prepare:
Wash the strawberries, remove the leaves, dice and place in a blender. Then add the hibiscus tea into the blender and mix until well combined. Pour into a cup and drink, preferably without sweetener. This juice can be stored in a well-sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 6 hours.
9. Celery and pineapple juice
Celery and pineapple detox juice is a great option for losing weight and reducing bloating. It is low in calories and rich in fiber, which helps to keep you full and reduce overeating.
Ingredients:
- 1 bunch of celery
- 2 slices of ripe pineapple
- 150 ml of coconut water
- Ice cubes to taste
How to prepare
Cut the pineapple into cubes. Wash the celery thoroughly and cut the celery into small pieces. Place all the ingredients in the blender and blend for 2 minutes or until the mixture is homogeneous. Transfer to a glass and drink immediately, without sweetening. This detox juice has an average of 110 calories.
10. Watercress and orange juice
Orange and watercress contain fiber that keep you full to reduce overeating throughout the day. Therefore, this detox juice can help you lose weight and flatten your belly.
Ingredients:
- 1 small orange
- 2 stalks of watercress
- 150 ml of filtered or boiled water
- Ice to taste
How to prepare:
Peel the orange and cut it into cubes, and wash the watercress well. Place all ingredients in a blender or processor and blend for 2 minutes. Drink immediately, preferably without straining or sweetening. One serving of this detox juice contains around 50 calories.
11. Ora pro nobis and lemon juice
This detox juice is a great option for losing weight and reducing bloating. Ora pro nobis contains fiber, which promotes intestinal transit. Lemon cleanses the palate, helping to reduce the desire to eat sweet foods, which can harm the diet.
Read more about the health benefits of ora pro nobis and how it can be consumed.
Ingredients:
- 1 lemon juice
- 5 ora pro nobis leaves
- 1 small apple with peel
- 250 ml of ice water
How to prepare:
Wash the ora pro nobis leaves and apple thoroughly. Cut the apple into cubes and place all the ingredients in a blender. Blend for 2 minutes or until all ingredients are well incorporated. Transfer to a glass and drink immediately. This detox juice has around 70 calories.
12. Cashew and kale juice
Cashew and kale detox juice is rich in fiber and has antioxidant properties, which detoxify the body and control appetite. It can help promote weight loss and reduce bloating.
Ingredients:
- 1 medium ripe fresh cashew
- 1 cabbage leaf
- 100 ml of water
- Ice to taste
How to prepare:
Wash the cabbage and cashew well. Cut the cashew into cubes and tear the cabbage leaf with your hands. Place all ingredients in the processor or blender and blend for 3 minutes. Strain and drink the juice afterwards, preferably without sweetening. One serving of this detox juice has an average of 50 calories.
13. Cherry and chamomile juice
Cherry detox juice with chamomile has a calming action, which helps to control binge eating related to anxiety. Furthermore, this juice is also low in calories and can be incorporated into a weight-loss diet.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of cold chamomile tea leaves
- 6 fresh cherries
How to prepare:
Wash the cherries well and remove their pits. Place the tea leaves and cherries in a blender and blend for 2 minutes. Strain, transfer to a glass and drink the juice afterwards. This detox juice has approximately 30 calories.
Learn more about the benefits of chamomile tea and how it can be prepared.
14. Passion fruit and chlorella juice
This detox juice helps you lose weight and reduce bloating, because chlorella is rich in fibers that keep you full. It also contains chlorophyll, a pigment that has antioxidant action.
Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon of chlorella powder
- Pulp of 1/2 passion fruit
- 150 ml of coconut water
How to prepare:
Place all ingredients in a blender and blend for 2 minutes. Transfer the juice to a glass and drink immediately, preferably without straining or sweetening. One serving of this juice contains around 60 calories.
15. Carrot and spinach juice
This juice is low in calories and has great amounts of fiber and antioxidants, such as carotene, lutein and zeaxanthin. Therefore it is an excellent option for detoxing, losing weight and reducing bloating.
Ingredients:
- 1 medium carrot
- 1 spinach stalk
- 200 ml of water
How to prepare:
Remove the spinach leaves from the stalk and wash well. Wash the carrot and cut into slices. Place all the ingredients in the blender and blend until the mixture is very homogeneous. Transfer the juice to a glass and drink afterwards, preferably without straining or sweetening. This detox juice has an average of 56 calories.
Check out a list of foods for weight loss that you can incorporate into your diet and accompany these juices.