Detox Drink Recipes

Spring is right around the corner and it’s time for a new beginning. Yes, I know fellow Ontarians, Nature dumped on us this weekend (30 cm or 1 foot of snow here in Toronto). But really, I promise Spring is coming. And it’s the perfect time to clean out your closets AND your body with some detoxing and cleansing.

If you’re experiencing signs of toxicity and want to start feeling better now, as well as ensure a longer, happier life, then start by helping your body detoxify. You might be surprised to hear that one of the easiest and healthiest ways to do this is simply through food!

Nature has given us plenty of food which helps our detoxification processes (more commonly known as super foods with anti-oxidant powers). Just to name a few (source: Life Peak magazine, Vol. 2, Issue 4):

• Lemons
• Prunes
• Leafy greens
• Naturally fermented sauerkraut (pickled with good bacteria, not vinegar)
• Papaya

The following are a few juice recipes that I used to lose 25 lbs in 3 months during a month long cleanse last year. They are to be juiced but a really good juicer costs mucho moula – and unfortunately, my other expenses take priority right now. So instead, I used my trusty blender. However, the consistency is hard to swallow – think really chunky baby food. So if you can afford it, use a juicer:

Potassium Juice 3 carrots 3 stalks celery ½ bunch spinach ½ bunch parsley	Ginger Root Boost 1 inch slice ginger root Juice from 1 fresh lemon 6 carrots with tops 1 seeded apple
High Blood Pressure Reducer 2 garlic cloves 1 handful parsley 1 cucumber 4 carrots with tops 2 stalks celery	Yummy Green Drink ½ bunch spinach 2 big kale leaves ¼ cup OJ 1 small banana 1 kiwi
Homemade V8 (6 glasses) 6-8 tomatoes 3-4 green onions with tops ½ green pepper 2 carrots 2 stalks celery with tops ½ bunch spinach ½ bunch parsley 2 lemons (just the juice)	Cleansing Veggie Broth BOIL: 3 carrots 3 kale leaves 2 celery 2 beets 1 turnip ½ bunch spinach ½ head cabbage ¼ bunch parsley ½ onion 2 garlic cloves

I hope you enjoy these green drinks. Now I feel that I should warn you: when you’re detoxing, you’re going to experience an intensity of negative symptoms, i.e. headaches, moodiness, general aches and pains, etc. This just means that it’s working!

If you plan for it, though, you can ride out this detox storm so you can bask in the calm of the aftermath. Expect to feel uncomfortable as your body releases toxins and take it easy. For instance, don’t schedule to move on your detox or plan a bunch of social engagements.

Instead, focus on the detox. Plan your meals for the week, what you’ll do when you’re not eating (like cleaning and organizing those closets) and other means of helping your body detox (like physical activity, saunas or hot baths, etc.). I guarantee, it’s worth the effort to be healthy.

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