Water is a wonderful substance and its effect on the body is in many ways positive. Water has a cleansing effect on the body. If you drink enough water, nasty toxins are carried away and expelled from your body. Drink two to three litres of water today to make sure you’re naturally flushing out the trash that has no business residing in your body.
However, you can boost the detoxing power of your hydration with these few natural ingredients, which you very likely might already have in your cupboards.
Cayenne pepper
Cayenne pepper stimulates the circulatory system by opening the capillaries, aids digestion, and helps regulate blood sugar. Furthermore, and very importantly, it increases the temperature of your body and kick-starts your metabolism.
A quarter teaspoon of cayenne pepper in a glass of warm water is an ideal cleansing drink. However, cayenne pepper isn’t very appetising on its own, even diluted in a glass of water. That’s why many people advocate adding a few drops of lemon juice, which neutralises its characteristic spicy flavour.
The lemon doesn’t just improve the taste of a detox drink, though. It’s an ideal detoxing ingredient in its own right.
Lemon
Lemons are packed with vitamin C. This makes them a natural detoxifier because vitamin C transforms toxins into digestible material, which can be easily flushed out. The zesty fruit is also packed with antioxidants and electrolytes including potassium, calcium and magnesium. The lemon is also known to stimulate the liver’s natural enzymes by helping to oxygenate the body. This helps the liver in the process of dumping toxins like uric acid and of liquefying congested bile ducts.
Ginger
Ginger water is often used as a detox aid. Ginger helps with digestion and reduces bloating by breaking down fatty acids in the digestive system. It also breaks down proteins which can cause bloating and flatulence.
Ginger has also been known to help with colds and flus, as well as nausea. Further, ginger contains many vitamins and minerals, and is a great source of anti-oxidants. Add grated or thinly sliced ginger to a hot cup of voila to make yourself ginger tea. With a dash of lemon juice and a few drops of water, you’ll have yourself a delicious hot beverage. A great way to start the morning.
Besides drinking enough water and boosting your detox with these healthy, natural ingredients, remember to also watch what food you’re eating. It doesn’t help if you’re drinking detoxing beverages, but are still putting a substantial amount of toxins back into your body.
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