Take Kontrol: Inner Makeover

Water detoxification is a delicious way to stay healthy and hydrated during the summer.

A detox is a process that clears the body of unwanted toxins. The best way to flush your system is to drink a lot of water, eat plenty of fruits and vegetables, and exercise. Foods that cleanse the liver are apples, grapefruits, lemons, limes, walnuts, and garlic. Greens such as cabbage, spinach, and broccoli remove toxins from the body. Vegetables are one of the most effective cleansers. Eat your vegetables raw, lightly cooked or juiced. Drinking Alkaline water and green tea are helpful ways to flush out toxins.

Green Tea Detox

• Green tea- 1 bag
• Turmeric- ¼ tsp
• Cinnamon stick
• Water– 2 cups

Apple Detox Water

• Large sliced apple
• Cinnamon stick
• Pitcher of water

Lemons are strong liver cleansers. Lemon water aids in detoxification and boost energy and mood. Lemons enhance the digestive system and help the body to naturally eliminate toxins. The lemon juice detox is one of the best ways to cleanse the liver.

Lemon Detox Water

• Sliced Lemon
• Mint leaves- ¼ cup
• Sliced cucumber- ½ cup
• Ginger root- 2 inch
• Turmeric- 1 tsp

Directions:

Squeeze the sliced lemon into a 16 oz glass of water. Crush the mint leaves. Add crushed mint leaves and the sliced cucumbers to the glass. Slice the ginger root into four pieces and drop into the glass. Add the turmeric and fill the glass with water. Shake and chill overnight.