StyleNest roundup the top five detox drinks that will nurse your body back to good health post Christmas party season.
It’s that time of year again when we all contemplate the ways to better ourselves. Whether it’s kick starting our new, healthy eating regime with a detox or steering clear of bad food and bad habits.
Alcohol is often the first to go, followed by caffeine and fizzy drinks. But have you ever considered introducing drinks that could be beneficial to getting your body back to good health and aiding your body whilst you detox?
Here Nutrition Expert at Go Coco, Ross Currie, gives us his top five detox friendly drinks:
“Detoxing can be a struggle and often quite limiting. Keeping your fluid levels topped up during this time is vital to help your body rid itself of toxins and to stay hydrated – aiding brain function and helping to keep skin healthy. Aside from water, there are other drinks out there that can be a part of your detox.”
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Tea
Green, peppermint or ginger – tea is a natural antioxidant, which protects your body from free radicals, pollutants and aging. Green tea can increase your metabolism, while ginger tea is great for digestion and aiding the absorption of food and peppermint tea is great for relieving bloating and abdominal discomfort.
Fresh or Raw Pineapple Juice
Pineapples contain many vitamins and enzymes that will offer health benefits during a detox, including Bromelain – a natural anti-inflammatory that encourages healthy digestion by helping the body break down proteins, and Thiamine. This in turn will boost your metabolism by helping your body convert carbohydrates into energy – perfect if your New Year’s resolution involves hitting the gym more regularly.
Coconut Water
Go Coco comes straight from the young, green coconuts of Thailand and is full of natural Isotonic properties and electrolytes, making them a great choice for rehydrating. It is also packed with vitamins and minerals, including twice as much potassium as a banana, which is fantastic for a natural energy boost whilst being low calorie. It can also play an important role in regulating your heartbeat, insulin levels and muscle development.
Lemon Water
Lemons are a great source of citric acid, calcium, potassium, magnesium and phosphorous. Drinking fresh lemon juice with water (hot or cold) will benefit your detox on many levels by assisting your digestion, stimulating the liver and cleansing the bloody stream. Try drinking a cup of hot water and lemon first thing each morning to kick-start your system.
Fresh Carrot Juice
As well as containing Vitamin C and A, carrot juice also contains carotenes, which are a great anti-oxidant. Carrot juice is also a diuretic meaning it’s great at reducing water retention. Plus, it’s very low in calories – perfect if you indulged in one too many mince pies over Christmas.
