6 Wonderful Health Benefits of Detox Drinks

Detox drinks are fast gaining recognition in the fitness world. Detox drinks offer a major boost to your metabolism. Detox drinks filter out toxins from the food we consume

Detoxing one’s body is fast becoming a new trend in the world of fitness. While the word is shrouded with multiple ambiguities, those who have incorporated detoxification as an important component in their fitness routine can’t stop talking about its natural health benefits.

So what does detoxification really mean and why is it important?  As the name suggests, detoxing aims to help the body rid itself of toxins. The human body has many natural pathways to allow detoxification through liver, sweat, urine, feces and more. But fast urbanization and exposure to pollutants, heavy metals, preservatives and pesticides has taken the average toxin consumption by human beings to an all-time high. These toxins get stored in tissues and cells of our bodies and manifest in harmful metabolical, reproductive and mental health effects. In serious cases, these toxins can also lead to cancerous consequences. By detoxing your body you help the vital organs cleanse themselves of the toxins, and enable the liver to function appropriately in excreting them.

Detox drinks are fast gaining recognition in the fitness world for preventing toxic overload and major health problems. Toxic intake which is not excreted properly may can cause bloating, gas, headaches, constipation, headaches, fatigues, nausea, skin problems, bad breath and bring your energy levels really down.

Many Ayurvedic herbs, antioxidant rich fruits or vegetables full of fibre can be added to water or tea to make a perfect detox drink, which can naturally aid weight loss, improve liver functioning, and benefit your skin.

Help in weight loss

One of the best aspects of detox drinks is that it helps you lose weight naturally. Detox drinks offer a major boost to your metabolism, thus aiding weight loss. Some of the fruit based detox drinks that can help in weight loss are as follows:

Raspberries: Experts claim that the ketones in raspberries prevent weight gain to a great extent. Raspberries are also rich in Vitamin B and C which are good for skin as well.

Apple Cider Vinegar: The acetic acid in apple cider vinegar also increases your metabolism and speeds up weight loss. Its enzymes also aid in digestion.

Lemon: A lemon water detox can also help you shed those extra kilos, due to its richness in pectin fibre. This fibre helps you to feel full for a longer period of time.

Improves digestion

Detox drinks provide your digestive system with healthy nutrients and serve as a great laxative agent to ease your digestive functioning. Detox drinks also facilitate better liver functioning which plays a huge role in digestion as well. Try the following with water:

Lemon: The ascorbic acid in lemon is said to aid digestion.

Mint:  With its super high anti-oxidant powers, mint is one of the best ingredients for soothing an upset stomach. Mint also improves the flow of bile through the stomach which speeds up the digestion process.

Improves liver function

At a time where many of our lifestyle habits may be working against our liver (read: alcohol, nicotine, caffeinated and carbonated beverages and fatty foods), it becomes more than essential to give your liver a regular dose of detox to ensure its proper functioning. Detox drinks filter out toxins from the food we consume and also help provide digestive juices to disintegrate them from the healthy nutrients. Add few slices of fresh and juicy cucumbers to your drinking water and sip through the day. They are rich diuretics, they stimulate urination which helps purge the bodily toxins and avoids water retention.

Reduces inflammation

Once your liver is cleansed, and instead of having full blown heavy meals, you give your body some rest by intake of these light detox drinks you can reduce the free radicals in the body that may cause inflammation leading to chronic diseases. These ingredients may help prevent inflammation-

Ginger: Mostly consumed with tea, ginger has proven to be very effective against inflammation.

Watermelon: Watermelon fights inflammation and free radical damage while providing abundant vitamin A and vitamin B, both further helping against skin-ageing.

Improves skin

By reducing inflammation and cleansing your body of the toxin overload, detox drinks minimize signs of ageing. Environmental pollutants and chemical deposits on your skin leads to wrinkles and dryness, detox drinks with vitamin C rich fruits purify your skin cells and gives you rejuvenated and glowing skin. Lemon, raspberries, grapefruit and several other citrus fruits are rich in vitamin C and work wonders for skin.

 

Source: https://food.ndtv.com
Written by: Sushmita Sengupta