10 New Detox Water Recipes to Try
Everyone loves detox water, especially at Hampton. You can count how many girls you see throughout the day with a cute water bottle with lemons, strawberries, or some other fruit in it. Not only does detox water taste good, but it’s a good alternative to plain water, and it has added benefits that help your body. If you’re looking for different recipes, or if you want a variety to choose from, Her Campus HU has got you covered.
1. Mango & Ginger Water: Boosts Metabolism
This recipe helps to boost your metabolism, which can in turn help you with weight loss. Grab a mango from your nearest Farm Fresh or Food Lion, and stop by Whole Foods or your nearest Walmart Neighborhood Market to grab some ginger, put them in your water and you’re good to go.
2. Lemon, Mint, & Cucumber Water: Helps with Weight Loss
Trying to lose weight? Are those Flat Tummy Teas not working out as nicely as you’d like? Try this alternative instead! Cut up some lemon and cucumber, and grab some mint leaves from your local grocery store and you’ll have a tasty, refreshing drink that’ll help you get your summer body together.
3. Lemon, Orange, & Mint Water: Aids in Digestion
Have you been having stomach aches lately? Has the caf food seriously messed up your digestive track? Drink this to aid your digestion and to help your body snap back to its proper function. This is also good to drink the week after you’ve been eating like crap, partying too much, or just haven’t been treating your body as you should.
4. Blueberry, Apple, & Raspberry Water: Rich in Antioxidants and Vitamins
This water is rich in antioxidants and vitamins, and is great to try if y0u’re just getting over a cold, feel one coming on, or just want to keep your immune system on 100. It’s really refreshing, and it can taste different depending on the kinds of apples you use. Try out different ones to see which works best for you!
5. Lemon, Cucumber, Ginger, & Mint Water: Reduces Bloating
We’ve all experienced a time during our period when we want to go out but we’re bloated. Or we’ve all scarfed down some food too fast and been left with an embarrassing food baby that gets in the way or our activities. This water helps to reduce bloating, and should be incorporated into your daily routine. It’s great for your body and if you do it long enough you’ll see amazing results.
6. Ginger, Red Apple, Lemon, Beet Water: Energy Booster
We all could use a pick-me-up in the middle of the day, and coffee or energy drinks aren’t always the best option. This alternative is an energy booster, and all the different ingredients work together to help you get back to your most productive self. It may seem a little strange putting beets in your detox water, but they’re rich in vitamins so it’s only going to help you.
7. Cucumber, Strawberry, Kiwi Water: Supports Blood Sugar and Digestion
This is especially helpful for those with Diabetes, or with a family history of the disease to help monitor their blood sugar and digestion. This healthy, tasty alternative to juice tastes great and it’s great for you body as well. Just grab these fruits, cut them up, and you’re good to go!
8. Apples, Cinnamon, Ginger Water: Healthy Skin
This recipe has a little bit of a kick to it, but it helps your skin bounce back after these harsh winter months. It tastes good and has a little bit of a fall feeling to me, but it gets the job done. If you want your melanin to pop severely all spring and summer long, start drinking this water now – you and your skin will thank me later.
9. Pineapple, Strawberry, Apple Cider Vinegar Water:Promotes Healthy Skin, Relaxed Muscles, and Digestion
If you haven’t already incorporated apple cider vinegar into your diet, you’re missing out and you need to get on it ASAP. It promotes healthy skin and an immune system, and we already know pineapples make your vagina taste better, plus who doesn’t love strawberries? This recipe tastes great, has a nice fruity kick to it, and helps your body from your skin, to your muscles, to your digestive track.
10.Cucumber, Lemon, Lime Juice Water: Hydration, Digestion, and Appetite Control
This is a good recipe to try after working out, yoga, or just throughout the day. It’ll help curve your appetite so you’re less likely to binge snack on things you know you shouldn’t. Plus it keeps your body hydrated, tastes great, and helps your digestion so it’s a win-win all around.