We all know detox drinks are “the thing to do” but we also know they are normally $6 a shot or $12 a drink and they don’t taste that great. Thus, here I come to help you cut the cost by 1/5 add energy, health and tons of amazing benefits to your daily routine. The trick is trying to make detox drinks also taste good, so here I come with some tried and true recipes that will taste great and make you feel even better!
I can’t believe I am writing an article about detox drinks but I am getting old and taking care of my body and insides is becoming more important with every year or week-long hangover. With all the added benefits and superfoods in some of these recipes I feel like I could one day be able to fly or go back in time and I won’t write it off as a possibility. I also love them as it boosts my energy and I have cut back on the iced-skinny-mocha-lattes-with almond milk I drink significantly.
Detox drinks are great for daily consumption to help weight loss, your skin, hydration, detoxifying your insides, getting extra nutrients and a plethora of other benefits depending what you put in there. These juicing recipes below are all variations of apple cider vinegar drinks but with major additions to make them taste better and add extra benefits.
With all drinks I like to make a batch and store it in a jar for the week so I don’t have to make it daily and it is just ready for me in my fridge. As we know, the hardest thing with diets is sticking to them, so making it for a week will make sure you don’t have an excuse to take your morning medicine.
What is also great is you can easily transform these into smoothies if you wish.
Ingredient Benefits
Spirulina
This apparently is like a super-duper food… pretty sure you can walk on water with the correct serving. It is a micro-algae that can be a protein supplement and contains amino acids, B vitamins, beta-carotene, copper, iron, magnesium, potassium, manganese, vitamin E, high in antioxidants, minerals, chlorophyll and phycocyanobilin.
Carrot Juice
Full of antioxidants and vitamins; it’s immunity boosting, cholesterol lowering, beta-beta-carotene packing, vision boosting, cancer reducing, brain strengthening, skin helping and more!
Turmeric
It’s a natural anti-inflammatory; full of antioxidants; and said to aid digestion, against heart disease, Alzheimer’s and cancer.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Helps everything including weight loss, healthier skin, blood sugar, heart health, nutrition boost, body detox, immune system, digestion, energy, freshens breath, protects against cancer and more!
Lemon Juice
supports weight loss , promotes hydration, good source of vitamin c, improves skin quality, aids digestion, freshens breath as well as detoxes.
Cayenne Pepper
CP is packed with vitamins, has medicinal properties; it may be boost metabolism, reduce hunger, lower blood pressure, aid digestion, relieve pain, reduce cancer risk and help your skin.
Raw Honey
Is loaded with antioxidants and nutrients and it’s immune boosting as well as cancer fighting among other great benefits!
Ginger
Boosts immunity, fights infection, soothes the stomach, counters acid reflux and is an anti inflammatory.
Warning
Be careful to only add 1 tbsp or at most 2 to your water due to the strong acidity of apple cider vinegar. It is extremely acidic, can wear down tooth enamel and drinking it straight up can burn you the whole way down or potentially induce acid reflux if you have this issue and you take it before bed.
Drinking it through a straw isn’t a bad idea if you are drinking it often and want to protect your teeth. The best time to take it is when you wake up to get the day going as long as it doesn’t burn your empty stomach too bad, around noon and then again late afternoon or before dinner.
While there isn’t a plethora of scientific data supporting ACV there are testimonials abound of its benefits so why not give it a whirl.
4 Tasty Healthy Detox Drink Recipes
Ingredients
Apple Cider Vinegar Enhanced Superfood Recipe
- Note: I hate the taste of ACV and this recipe makes it tasteless.
- 1/2 cup water
- 1-2 tbsp raw, unfiltered apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1-2 tbsp raw honey
- 1/8-1/4 tsp spirulina
- 1/4-1/2 tsp turmeric
- 1/4-1/2 tsp cayenne pepper as you build up
Carrot Apple Ginger Turmeric Recipe
- 1 cup carrot juice
- 3/4 cup apple juice
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp raw, unfiltered apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 tsp ground turmeric
Mermaid Apple Cider Vinegar Lemonade Recipe
- 3/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1-2 tbsp raw, unfiltered apple cider vinegar
- 1-2 tbsp raw honey
- 1/8-1/4 tsp spirulina
Tasty Apple Cider Vinegar Recipe
- Note: I hate the taste of ACV and this recipe makes it bearable.
- 1 cup water
- 1-2 tbsp raw, unfiltered apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1-2 tbsp raw honey
- Dash of cayenne pepper
Optional
- 1/2 tsp shredded ginger
Instructions
- Pretty quick & simple here unless you want to juice your own fruit and vegetables.
- Mix all in a glass and stir.
- As mentioned I like to make this x 6-10+ and store in a jar in the fridge for the week.
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