These 5 Detox Waters Will Have Your Insides Singing and Your Skinny Jeans Fitting
Have you heard of all these “Detox Waters” out there? Waters that claim to naturally aid weight loss, reduce bloat and curb your appetite? Well, it may seem a little far fetched, but when you learn about the all natural ingredients involved, it may make more sense than you’d think.
Jump Start Water
Get your body working at full speed, first thing in the morning. Aloe vera juice stabilizes blood pressure and naturally detoxifies. Lemons will rev up your digestive system and help your body flush toxins from the get-go. Coconut water is incredibly hydrating, with anti-inflammatory properties.
Ingredients:
½ cup Coconut Water
Lemon slices
3 tablespoons Aloe Vera Juice
Water
Instructions:
1. Combine all in a glass with ice and drink first thing in the morning.
The “Fat Flush” Water Everyone is Talking About
This is a variation of Dr. Oz’s famous “fat flush water”. Grapefruit is a natural fat fighter, and helps curb appetite. Cucumber eases bloat, for a slimmer stomach .
Ingredients:
1 Grapefruit
1 Tangerine
½ Cucumber
Mint leaves
Instructions:
1. Slice grapefruit, tangerine and cucumber and combine in a large pitcher with mint.
2. Add water and enjoy throughout the day.
Appetite Curbing Water
Are you trying to loose a few pounds, but find yourself constantly with the munchies? Well, suppress that appetite naturally and healthfully. Chia seeds are a great source of calcium and fiber, and help suppress your appetite. Be sure to let them soak for 15 minutes, so they’re easily digested. They take on a gel like consistency, and feel like a hearty meal when eaten. Apple is also knows to curb your appetite and tastes wonderful in this refreshing water.
Ingredients:
½ Apple
2 tsp Chia Seeds
Mint leaves
Instructions:
1. Soak 2 tsp chia seeds in water for 15 mins.
2. Slice apple and add to water with mint .
3. Enjoy when a craving strikes.
Belly-Slimming Water
Strawberries are full of fiber and help boost your digestion and when paired with basil, which helps curb appetite, they make a wonderful belly-slimming water. Add in some cucumber for bloat control and you’re good to go.
Ingredients:
Strawberries
Cucumber
Mint leaves
Instructions:
1. Halve your strawberries and slice your cucumbers.
2. Add them to a pitcher of water with a handful of mint leaves.
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Anti-Bloat Water
Raspberries are full of supercharged antioxidants and lemons rev up your digestive system. When combined they reduce bloat and make you feel a lot more at ease in that good pair of jeans.
Ingredients:
1 Lemon
Handful of Raspberries
Instructions:
1. Combine sliced lemons and raspberries in a glass and add water.
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