Published By: Ipsita Jha

5 Healthy Detox drinks to boost metabolism

Detoxification is an effective way to flush out the toxins from your body and to improve the functioning of the metabolic system. Here we have listed some refreshing detox drinks that you can drink to enhance your metabolism.

Detox drinks or infused water are said to help your body get rid of harmful toxins, enhance your energy levels and improve your metabolism. The human body has many natural pathways to flush out toxins from the body through liver, sweat, urine, faeces and more. But due to fast urbanization and exposure to harmful substances, toxins get stored in tissues and cells of our bodies impacting our metabolism.

Detox drinks infused with fresh fruits, veggies and herbs help the vital organs cleanse themselves of the toxins and enable the proper functioning of liver and kidney.

Here are some of the metabolism-boosting detox drinks that you can try.

#1 Lemon-Mint detox drink

Mint has super high antioxidant powers and is considered to be one of the best ingredients for soothing an upset stomach. Lemon eliminates all the harmful products from your body and aids to improve digestion and metabolism.

For preparing this detox drink, you need a lemon and few mint leaves. Take a glass of water, add lemon juice and whole mint leaves in it. Stir the mixture and kick start your morning routine with this refreshing drink.

#2 Cucumber-Melon detox drink

Watermelon is one of the best hydrating agents and helps to flush out toxins from the body. It contains citrulline, an amino acid that aids the kidneys and liver in filtering out ammonia. Cucumber rich in antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties provide relief from the toxic overload by removing all harmful waste from the body.

To make your fruit, veggies and herb-infused cucumber watermelon cooler, take two glasses of water, 1 cup watermelon, 3-4 slices of cucumber and 3-4 mint leaves. Pour all the ingredients in a container and refrigerate overnight. Drink this revitalizing infused water to hydrate and cleanse your body.

#3 Lemon-Ginger detox drink

Lemon is a natural energizer and helps to remove harmful toxins from your body. Ginger helps to strengthen your metabolism and provides relief from many stomach disorders.

To prepare your Lemon Ginger detox water, you need three lemon slices, one-fourth teaspoon fresh grated ginger and a few crushed mint leaves. Add lemon, mint and ginger in a glass of water. Stir the mixture and let it sit for five minutes. Please don’t strain the ingredients from your drink while you enjoy it!

#4 Mint-Cucumber detox drink

Cucumber is a good source of vitamin B, potassium and magnesium and has detoxifying properties. This low-calorie summer gourd is full of fibre content and contains 96% of water which helps to hydrate and cleanse your body. Mint improves the flow of bile juices through the stomach to speed up the digestion process.

To prepare this hydrating and detoxifying drink, you will need 3-4 slices of cucumber, half sliced lemon and 4-5 mint leaves. Take two glasses of water, add all the ingredients and let it sleep overnight in the fridge. Pour the drink in a glass and allow it to reach the room temperature.  Drink this rejuvenating detox water empty stomach to cleanse and replenish your body.

#5 Orange-Ginger detox drink

Oranges are a powerful source of vitamin C and is rich in antioxidants which protect the body from harmful effects of free radicals. It promotes healing and is great for healthy skin. Ginger is an age-old remedy for problems like indigestion, bloating and stomach cramps.

To make your Orange Ginger detox drink, you need two oranges, one carrot, crushed raw turmeric root and freshly grated ginger. Juice out carrots and oranges separately. Blend the mixture with crushed ginger and turmeric. Pour it in a glass, squeeze a lemon and relish your detox drink.