You’d be living under a rock, if you haven’t come across the mystifying detox trend. Detoxes are all the rage amongst health and fitness enthusiasts today. From famous celebrities, beauty magazines, and infomercials, everyone has their own detox recipe. Detox or a ‘’cleanse’’ is essentially a method which people use to flush out toxins from the body. It is the “mantra” of cleaning the body from the inside out. These methods, in particular, are fast- gaining recognition among people who are trying to lose weight.
Weight-related issues like obesity have become an alarming problem, giving rise to health risks such as high blood pressure, heart stroke and some cancers. When it comes to weight loss, study shows the right type of detox can help in accelerating weight loss as well as reduce factors that contribute to the same.
Whether you are looking to shed a few pounds or just trying to be more health conscious, these 5 effective Detox methods can be a great tool to support your cause.
1. Apple Cider Turmeric Tonic
The good old Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) comes with an array of health benefits like maintaining blood sugar levels, helps in better digestion, and promotes healthy skin and weight loss. AVC encourages the chances of burning fat as it absorbs various nutrients in the body. Turmeric, on the other hand, is an anti-oxidant and has anti-inflammatory properties. Together, they make for a great healthy tonic. Mix 1 tablespoon of ACV with half teaspoon of turmeric in a glass of water and drink the concoction first thing in the morning. It may not be the best tasting thing but it does the job.
2. Healthy Green Juice
You can never go wrong with a classic green juice, incorporating it in your lifestyle will give you the helping hand you need in your weight loss journey.
Ingredients:
- 5 handfuls of spinach
- 3 kale leaves
- 3 celery stalks
- 2 apples
- ½ lemon
Blend all the ingredients up and down it like you would of your rather noxious beer.
3. Green Tea
The most common yet effective of them all, a cup of green tea a day, full of high anti-oxidants, polyphenols and rich flavonoids, can help mobilize and shred the excessive body fat and lean everything up. In addition, compounds like catechins and EGCG which protects body against harmful damage and boost metabolism, can speed the process of burning fat.
4. Beet Ginger Juice
This mix of beetroot, celery, and carrots with a kick of ginger help revving up your immune system, boost your detox and cleanse the blood and liver.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 ginger root
- 3 stalks of celery
- 3 carrots
- 1 beetroot
- 2 apples
Mix the ingredients in a juicer/blender and drink it fresh. You can also give it a quick squeeze of lemon to alleviate the flavor profile.
5. Apple Cinnamon Water
With apples rich in anti-oxidants and flavonoids and cinnamon known for increasing metabolism and burning calories, this drink is a powerful tool to support weight loss. Just add slices of a whole apple and 1-2 cinnamon sticks to any pitcher and fill it with water, storing it overnight before consuming.
While detox or juices cleanses can be an exciting avenue to explore to lose those extra pounds, a healthy balanced diet along with regular exercise is equally important to manage weight and maintain overall health.
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