Today is official our third day of being back at USF. This means that by now majority of you have attended the first day(s) of your class(es) for this spring semester. Getting back into the swing of things may be easy for some of you, but for the rest you might need a boost to help you get out of the holiday food coma. Let’s be honest, a lot of us went a bit crazy eating everything in sight during the winter holiday. Guilty!
So what better way then to finish off this first week than with a cleansing drink to flush out any toxins that we may have in our bodies. I found this perfect site called Everyday Roots that shares two different variations on creating a detoxifying drink.
INGREDIENTS
-1-2 liters’ of water, depending on how strong you want it to taste
-Part of 1 watermelon or 1 cucumber
-1 lemon or lime
-A handful of fresh mint leaves (approximately 10-13)
-Ice cubes
DIRECTIONS
Slice up a good amount of watermelon into cubes, rind and all, and put them into a jug or pitcher. Cut 1 juicy lime into wedges and toss in with the watermelon. Add a handful of fresh, fragrant, mint leaves and pour in 2 liters of cool water, filling the jug all the way to the top. Let this sit overnight in the fridge and let all the yummy flavors steep and infuse the water. When you want to drink it, put in a generous helping of ice cubes, pour, and enjoy daily.
*Ingredients and directions are from the Everyday Roots
ADDITIONAL INFO
Both watermelon and cucumber contain an amino acid called citrulline, which helps the body flush out toxins by filtering the liver and kidneys.
Lemon or lime juice helps stimulate and regulate the digestive track.
Mint leaves helps the body digest more effectively by improving the flow of bile throughout the digestive system. It also helps relax cramped up stomach muscles.
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