Detox water: It's so easy to make this popular spa drink yourself
Every year, after the holidays, the new beginning for body and mind begins. Every year, the enjoyable December is followed by a disciplined January full of sport, healthy routines and good resolutions.. At no other time of the year areand the need to do something good for your own body is generally so high. Rule number one for a healthy lifestyle: Drink plenty of water. This is nothing new, but many still find it difficult to meet their daily requirement of two to three liters.
Water is healthy, simple, calm – and unfortunately, in the eyes of many people, a bit boring. However, the tasty alternative does not have to come to the table in the form of sugary soft drinks. Instead, we can simply spice up the water with fresh ingredients and give it any flavor we want. Detox water is the name of the popular wellness drink. And it promises what everyone wants in January: detoxification. You can find out exactly how the popular spa drink works and which recipes taste particularly good here. We can reveal this much: we definitely have a taste for it!
What is detox water?
As the name suggests, detox water is not lemonade, juice or any trendy drink with artificial additives, but - yes, exactly - water. This is mixed with natural, healthy ingredients such as fruits, herbs or spices. These fresh ingredients are soaked in water overnight so that vital substances, minerals or vitamins are released from them and transferred into the water. The term “” stands for “detoxification”. Accordingly, detox water is said to have a cleansing effect on the body.
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Depending on the ingredient used to prepare the detox water, the wellness drink can have slightly different effects. The fresh fruits, herbs or spices usually contain vitamins, minerals and antioxidants that stimulate the metabolism,and strengthen the immune system. Some ingredients, such as ginger, have an anti-inflammatory effect, others promote digestion or help eliminate excess fluid. Due to its healthy ingredients such as lemon or cucumber, detox water has a detoxifying effect on the entire organism. It is said to help transport pollutants out of the body.
However, it is debated whether the small amounts of, plant substances and dyes that actually get into the water are actually enough to actively stimulate the detoxification processes in the body. The extent to which detox water actually has a detox effect is still unclear, as there are no clear study results on this. But one thing is certain: Detox water helps all taste fans to drink plenty of fluids. And even if it's just ourscovers and tastes even better, it's worth it, right?
Does detox water help you lose weight?
One thing first: you cannot lose weight with detox water alone. Of course, the drink does not replace a balanced diet or regular exercise. However, since it can help to optimize fluid balance, it can definitely have healthy effects on the body. Detox water can be a positive addition to a healthy lifestyle.
Make your own detox water: The most popular recipes
When it comes to recipes for detox water, there are no limits. Anything that tastes good and is full of important nutrients can be included. The most popular types of detox water are mint, cucumber or lemon. Depending on the ingredient selected, the taste changes, of course, but also the effect on the body. All you need to make your own detox water is: a large carafe, water and at least one fresh ingredient of your choice! If you like, you can combine all three detox water recipes together for the ultimate taste explosion.
“Ripple” carafe from Ferm Living
1. Detox water with cucumber
Ingredients for the detox water with cucumber:
- 1 Lettuce
- 1.5 liters of water (or as much as fits in the carafe)
- Optional: lemon or lime for an extra portion of freshness
Preparation of detox water with cucumber:
First wash the cucumber thoroughly. The shell can either be cut off or not. That's up to you. Then cut the cucumber into very thin slices. The thinner the slices, the more flavor is released. Now place the cucumber slices in a carafe or container and add the water. Then let the whole thing steep for at least two hours, but ideally overnight, so that even more flavor ends up in the water. It's that easy to make your own detox water. If you like, add a few thin slices of lemon (washed!). This turns it into cucumber-lemon water in no time. Looks nice and tastes good.
2. Detox water with lemon
Ingredients for the detox water with lemon:
- 1-2 lemons
- 1.5 liters of water (or as much as fits in the carafe)
- Optional: ginger, mint or
Preparation of detox water with lemon:
The most popular detox water is probably the one with lemon. The citrus fruit is known to have a detoxifying effect, stimulates the metabolism and at the same time strengthens the immune system thanks to the extra portion of vitamin C. To do this, wash the lemons thoroughly. Then squeeze one of them and cut the other into thin slices. The pressed juice transfers even more vitamins directly into the water. So if you prefer the ultimate vitamin boost, it's best to squeeze both fruits at the same time. Vitamins are also released from the slices overnight. Nevertheless, they are more responsible for the appearance than for the intensive effect. Put everything in a bottle with the water and let it steep overnight again. If you like, add a few thin slices of ginger (washed!) to boost your metabolism even more and give the detox water an anti-inflammatory effect.
Ingredients for the detox water with mint:
- 1 handful of fresh mint leaves
- 1.5 liters of water (or as much as fits in the carafe)
- Optional: cucumber or ginger slices for more flavor
Preparation of detox water with mint:
This detox water can be made in no time at all: First wash the mint thoroughly and pour it whole into a carafe. Then pour in the water and let it steep overnight again. If you like, add a few thin slices of cucumber (washed!). This turns it into cucumber-mint water in no time. The mint also looks really impressive in the carafe!
