Detoxing seems to be the craze every summer because everyone is trying to lose weight. I detox just to cleanse my system from toxins that may have been acquired in the course of my consumptions that month. I have a few detox drink recipes I use and I have decided to share one of them with you. My apple lemon ginger pepper detox drink. Very simple and accessible ingredients with their unique benefits. Do you have any detox juice recipes? Let us know in the comments.
Apple
- Great source of Vitamin C
- Has anti-oxidants which rids the body of toxins
- Fibre in apple lowers cholesterol levels
Lemon
- It helps eliminate indigestion or constipation
- Great source of Vitamin C to prevent common colds
- Great antiseptic to stop internal bleeding
- The potassium in lemon helps control blood pressure levels
Ginger
- Prevents nausea
- Reduces inflammation
- Stimulates circulation in the body
- Reduces gas in the intestinal tract
Pepper (Red chilli powder)
- Great source of Vitamin A to help maintain eyesight
- Great source of Vitamin C
- Eases digestion
Ingredients
2 apples
1 lemon
1 small piece of ginger
1/4 tablespoon of Chilli Powder
Method
Blend all ingredients with 1 cup of water and run it through a sieve to get the juice.
Alternatively serve it with the pulp for added fibre.
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