Lemon water detox juices are a great way to eliminate built-up toxins from the body. These juices are rich in antioxidants, vitamins and minerals with diuretic effects that can help reduce water retention and get rid of harmful substances that are in the body.
The antioxidant properties of lemon water can also help to clean the arteries, purify the blood, improve liver health and improve overall bodily functioning, which can reduce fatigue and give you more energy to perform your daily routine.
Adding kale to lemon water, for example, can increase the amount of chlorophyll in the juice. This can speed up your metabolism and also promotes further digestion (as it also higher in fiber) which can increase its detox effect.
Lemon water recipes
Check-out some lemon water recipes that can be prepared for a detox:
1. Lemon water and kale
Lemon water and kale are a great combination for maintaining weight loss after a prolonged weight loss diet. This recipes can be added to an active lifestyle to achieve your fitiness goals.
Ingredients
- 200 ml lemon juice
- 1 kale leaf
- 180 ml of water
Directions
Add all the ingredients to a blender and blend well. Sweeten to taste and drink at least 2 glasses of this juice every day.
2. Lemon water with mint and ginger
Ingredients
- 1 lemon
- 1 glass of water
- 6 sprigs of mint
- 1 cm of ginger root
Directions
Mix the ingredients in a blender or mixer, and drink immediately. You can also add crushed ice to serve.
3. Lemon water with peel
Ingredients
- 750 ml of water
- Ice, as desired
- 2 sprigs of mint
- 1 organic lemon, with peel
Directions
Pulse the ingredients in a blender several times, being sure not to crush the lemon completely. Strain and drink immediately, sweetening to taste, preferably with a small amount of honey and not white sugar to support the detox process.
4. Lemon water with apple and broccoli
Ingredients
- 3 apples
- 1 lemon
- 3 stalks of broccoli
Directions
Mix the ingredients in a blender, or strain the apples and peeled lemon through a juicer and drink the juice immediately. If you need to sweeten it, add honey.
5. Lemon water on an empty stomach
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup of water
- 1/2 squeezed lemon
Directions
Squeeze the lemon into the water and drink it immediately, on an empty stomach, without adding sugar. Drink this juice daily for 10 days and do not eat processed foods or meat during this period, as this will help to support a liver detox.
6. Lemon water with artichokes
Ingredients
- 1 lemon
- 1 cooked artichoke
- Water
Directions
Squeeze the juice from the lemon and set aside. Place the cooked artichoke in a blender and add enough water to obtain a smooth mixture. Add the lemon juice and mix well.