Detox drinks are made with fruits and vegetables that contain antioxidant and diuretic properties that help to improve intestinal function and reduce fluid retention, which helps with weight loss when incorporated in a balanced diet.
Some natural juices contain high amounts of fiber, which help to manage hunger and calorie intake, making them a great option for weight loss. Learn more about the weight loss diet that you should maintain while trying these natural juices.
Detox juices are rich in water, vitamins and minerals and you should drink between 250 and 500 mL (1 to 2 cups) per day, alongside a health diet. These juices can be used in more specific diets too, like liver detox diets and low carb diets for example.
Check-out these easy detox drinks that you can prepare at home:
1. Green juice with cabbage, lemon and cucumber
Cabbage and cucumber contain diuretic properties. Each 250mL cup of this juice is about 125 calories.
Ingredients:
- 1 cabbage leaf
- Juice from half of a lemon
- 1/3 of a cucumber with the peel
- 1 red apple with the peel
- 150 ml (5 oz) of coconut water
How to prepare
Wash the cabbage, cucumber and apple well. Cut the apple and cucumber into cubes and place in the blender. Add the rest of the ingredients to the blender and mix for 2 minutes. Strain the juice and drink, preferably without sweetening it. This juice can be prepared and stored in a bottle or lidded container in the fridge for up to 6 hours.
2. Cabbage, beet and ginger juice
Cucumber and cabbage help to eliminate excess fluid in the body while ginger helps to accelerate the metabolism. This helps with fat burning and weight loss. One 250 mL serving of this juice contains about 100 calories.
Ingredients:
- 2 cabbage leaves
- 1 tablespoon of fresh mint leaves
- 1 small beet
- 1/2 a cucumber with the peel
- 1 teaspoon of fresh, grated ginger
- 1 cup of water
How to prepare
Wash the cabbage leaves, mint leaves, beet and cucumber well. Peel the beet. Cut the beet and cucumber into cubes and mix in a blender. Place the rest of the ingredients in the blender and mix for another 3 minutes. Strain and drink, preferably without sweetener. This juice can be stored in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 6 hours.
3. Tomato detox drink
Lemon is a fruit with diuretic properties that help with weight loss. Each cup contains 250 mL of this juice and contains about 30 calories.
Ingredients:
- 150 ml of natural, pre-made tomato juice
- 25 ml of lemon juice
- Mineral water
How to prepare
Mix the ingredients in a cup and drink on ice. Because this drink contains vitamin C, it can be stored in a sealed container and placed in the refrigerator for up to 6 hours.
4. Lemon, orange and lettuce juice
This juice is rich in water and fiber, which helps with the excretion of excess fluid in the body. It also helps to control hunger, helping to prevent over-eating and weight loss. Each 250 mL serving contains about 110 calories.
Ingredients:
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Juice of 2 oranges
- 6 lettuce leaves
- ½ cup of water
How to prepare:
Mix all the ingredients in a blender, strain and drink, preferable without sweetener. This juice can be prepared and stored in a bottle or well-sealed container for up to 6 hours.
5. Watermelon and ginger juice
Watermelon is rich in water and flaxseed is rich in fiber. Together, these can help with bloating and appetite control. Each 250 mL serving contains about 130 calories.
Ingredients:
- 2 slices of seedless watermelon
- 1 teaspoon of ground flaxseeds
- 1 teaspoon of fresh, grated ginger
How to prepare:
Mix all the ingredients in a blender until well-combined, strain and drink without sweetening. This detox drink can be stored in a well-sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 6 hours.
6. Pineapple and cabbage juice
Because it is rich in water and fruit with diuretic properties, this detox juice is a great option to include in a weight loss diet. Each 250 mL serving contains about 156 calories.
Ingredients
- 100 ml of cold water
- 1 slice of cucumber
- 1 green apple with the peel
- 1 slice of pineapple
- 1 teaspoon of grated ginger
- 1 teaspoon of chia seeds
- 1 cabbage leaf
How to prepare
Mix all ingredients in a blender until well-combined, then strain and drink, preferably without sweetener. This juice can be stored in a well-sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 6 hours.
7. Watermelon, cashew and cinnamon juice
Cinnamon contains thermogenic actions that speed-up metabolism and increases fat burning. Each 250 mL serving contains about 83 calories.
Ingredients:
- 1 medium slice of watermelon
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 150 ml of coconut water
- 1 teaspoon of cinnamon
- 1 small handful of cashews
How to prepare:
Mix all ingredients in a blender until well-combined, then strain and drink, preferably without sweetener. This juice can be stored in a well-sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 6 hours.
8. Hibiscus juice with strawberries
Hibiscus tea is a potent diuretic that helps with the excretion of body fluid and helps with weight loss. Each 250 mL serving contains about 21 calories.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of hibiscus tea
- 5 strawberries
How to prepare:
Wash the strawberries, remove the leaves, dice and place in a blender. Then add the hibiscus tea into the blender and mix until well combined. Pour into a cup and drink, preferably without sweetener. This juice can be stored in a well-sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 6 hours.
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