Cookies, eggnog, holiday coffee drinks, candy canes, and cakes—if you are one of those who find these very irresistible, for sure, you’re already worried about gaining unwanted kilos. No worries, here’s a solution that you can quickly whip up in your kitchen to help you keep off the holiday fats.
Detox water has long been known to help keep a few kilos off by cleansing the body of unwanted toxins. There are also certain detox water recipes that target the mid body area which can help you maintain a flat belly. Now, you can feel indulging in some of your favourite meals without feeling guilty. Another benefit of detox water is that it helps you stay away from drinking juices and other sugar-filled drinks. If you’re getting bored with plain water, detox water can help you stay hydrated and complete all 8 glasses a day regimen easily.
Here are some of the popular detox recipes you should try this holiday season:
The Classic Lemon Detox Water
Lemons are not just known for its richness in Vitamin C but it’s also known for rejuvenating the skin and enhance your overall beauty. Drinking warm lemon water is also known in aiding weight loss.
This detox water recipe is proven to help in digestion, hydration, and keeping a flat tummy.
Recipe:
1 lemon
5 mint leaves
¼ cucumber
2 bottles of 750ml Beloka Naturally Still water
Quick Tip: Lime is a great substitute for lemon. If you don’t have lemon in your stock, you can always use lime.
Lemon Detox Water with added Strawberry Flavour
Aside from the added kick of strawberry flavour, this drink can also help you lose weight quickly and keep a flat tummy.
Recipe:
1 lemon, sliced
5 mint leaves
8 strawberries
2 bottles of 750ml Beloka Naturally Still water
Quick Tip: Use frozen strawberries to keep your drink extra cold!
Lime Water with a Kick
The added cinnamon helps lower the body’s negative responses to high-fat meals. Lime and strawberries help cleanse the body and keep metabolism going.
Recipe:
1 lime
½ teaspoon of cinnamon
6 strawberries
2 bottles of 750ml Beloka Naturally Still water
Quick Tip: If you don’t have ground cinnamon, you can add in half a cinnamon bark
Apple Cinnamon Detox Water
The combination of apple and cinnamon is highly known in helping the body digest fatty foods. This detox water recipe would be a great drink of choice if you’re having some oily dishes during your family dinner. Apple is a great antioxidant and also gives your body energy.
Recipe:
2 apples
½ teaspoon of cinnamon
2 bottles of 750ml Beloka Naturally Still water
Quick Tip: Best and most nutritious apples to use are red delicious, idared, honey crisp, and granny smith!
Lemon, Lime, Orange and Mint Detox Water
The combination of ingredients in this detox water recipe will get your metabolism going at a high rate thus, helping you burn more fat and calories faster. However, this recipe is not for the faint heart. You have to have the taste buds for a tangy drink.
Recipe:
½ lemon
½ lime
½ orange
5 mint leaves
2 bottles of 750ml Beloka Naturally Still water
Quick Tip: If you don’t have a lemon or lime, use a whole orange instead of half!
Remember though, do not use detox water to lose serious amount of weight fast. It is never healthy to get into crash diet programs as your body needs nutrients from certain food types. Enjoy the holidays!