Your body can easily detox on its own, but sometimes the process needs a bit of enhancing. The air around you is toxic, most of what we eat is toxic, our water is toxic, and the list goes on and on. So as a result, sometimes your liver can’t keep up with this toxicity. To get started on detoxing, we suggest using ingredients that fill your body with nutrients that boost your health. Here are some quick tea recipes which help in detoxing.
Ginger tea
Ginger tea is a great detox drink with intense flavor. It is easy to make, and very effective.
Things you need:
- 1 cup green tea
- Juice from ½ lemon
- Fresh ginger
- ½ tablespoon honey
Instructions: Brew the green tea with slices of fresh ginger. Steep for 10 minutes. Add the lemon juice and honey, mix well then enjoy.
Turmeric tea
It is a great, warming and spicy detox tea suitable for your liver. Turmeric is a powerful spice that can also clean at the same time. It also has a lot of benefits for your health.
Things you need:
- Boiling water
- Teaspoons turmeric
- 2 teaspoons ginger
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- Pinch black pepper
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons honey
- ½ cup coconut milk
Instructions: Fill a mug halfway with the boiling water. Add turmeric and ginger and steep for 15 minutes. Stir in the cinnamon, pepper, vanilla and honey. Fill the mug to the top with coconut milk.
Green detox tea
This is a perfect choice for detoxing without adding any calories. It also has great flavor.
Things you need:
- Ice
- ¼ cup ice water
- 3 slices fresh lime
- Chopped mint
- ½ cup cold green tea
Instructions: Mix the ingredients and stir thoroughly. And it is good to go.
Cinnamon and honey tea
Cinnamon is known for its sweet and spicy flavor. Combined with honey, it can also help in weight loss.
Things you need:
- 1 cup green tea
- 1 cinnamon stick
- Honey
- Lemon juice
- Cayenne pepper
Instructions: Steep the green tea with the cinnamon stick. Then add the honey, lemon juice and cayenne and stir well.
Lemon and honey tea
It might be a bit harsh for the stomach when you start drinking it; but when you get used to it, it will amaze you with benefits; just like the proven benefits of lemon water.
Things you need:
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 cup water
- Lemon juice
Instructions: Combine the above mentioned ingredients and enjoy a warming detox tea.
Pick any and enjoy detoxing your liver! You can also try this great Dubai summer wellness drink recipe.