I get a lot of questions regarding what cleanses are the best for one looking to detox. So, I thought I’d post a recipe for one of my favorites as well as discuss where I stand on this issue. First off, I believe in the process of cleansing and detoxing. The human body comes in contact with many harmful toxins and chemicals each day- They are in our food, air and even in products such as lotions and deodorants. A detox can help your body to rid itself of some of these toxins, naturally, while also giving your body a chance to rest, repair and regroup. Secondly, I don’t for the most part believe in any over the counter detox method. For one they contain more harmful chemicals than you think. The chemicals that we are trying to rid our bodies from exist in these drinks as well as the marketing lies that promise instant health or weight loss. To research this for yourself, check out the ingredients labels on these products.. IF they aren’t 100% organic, GMO-Free and consist on ONLY organic herbs, fruits or veggies then it will not do what it says it will… In fact, it can do more harm if anything.
I believe we should live in “cleanse mode” meaning, the food and drinks we consume on a daily basis should naturally cleanse us. I believe in eating as organically as I can as well as avoiding processed foods while drinking my homemade detox drinks each week. No starving the body of foods and no harmful chemicals. The great thing is there are many different detox drinks that can be made in batches that are inexpensive and honestly host pure health. Here is one that I have been making lastly. I will post more herbs, fruits and vegetables drinks in the future to help you have a variety of cleansing detoxes.
Lemon, Mint and Chia Detox drink
Ingredients: I gallon purified water in a BPA free container OR glass pitcher.
1 Cup Organic Min leaves (grinded)
7 lemons juiced
4 tbsp. Chia seeds- —some people don’t like the texture of chia seeds, you can omit them and still get a great detox but the health benefits of chia seeds exceeds lots of other foods!
Instructions:
Peel mint from leaves, mash the leave in a bowl
Juice lemons
Add the chia, lemons and mint into the water and let sit overnight.
DONE!
If you are wondering the benefits of lemons, mint and chia here is a short list of each!
Lemons– Alkalize your bodies PH levels, High in Vitamin C, Cleanses the liver and bowls, well known as a useful treatment for kidney stones, reducing strokes and lowering body temperature, helps to prevent diabetes, constipation, high blood pressure, fever, indigestion and many other problems, as well as improving the skin, hair, and teeth!
Mint- Relives nausea and headaches, fights depression and fatigue, a good antiseptic and anti-pruritic material, mint is an excellent skin cleanser. It soothes skin, and helps to cure infections and itchiness, as well as being a good way to reduce pimples, and it can even relieve some of the symptoms of acne.
Chia Seeds– Combats diabetes, high in omega 3’s, 18 per cent of the recommended daily intake for calcium, which puts your well on your way to maintaining bone and oral health, and preventing osteoporosis, Filled with manganese, protein, helps fight belly fat, makes the body feel fuller longer, improves heart health and blood pressure.
Detox Tip:
During a detox it’s especially important to eat only organic foods, as this will reduce the chemical load on your liver. Likewise, you’ll want to steer clear of foods and beverages that are hard on your liver, including alcohol, smoked and cured meats, overly salted foods, high-fat foods, Trans- fats, and fried foods.
