It’s the festive season and it goes without saying that the larger chunk of our day is spent in binging on yummy food and beverages. During this period we usually tend to let our health take a backseat. So, how about taking some time for a robust body before these celebrations?
Before the festival time takes its spin, opt for fresh juices, which can help in detoxifying the body. Besides, drinking freshly-made juice allows the body to absorb the nutrients better than eating whole fruits and vegetables and gives the digestive tract a rest. Drinking fresh juice can reduce the risk of cancer, boost the immune system, helps in removing toxins from the body and help to lose weight. Fresh juices can give a burst of energy and a clear mind.
Here are some of the juices that help in detoxification:
Lemon and Ginger Drink
Ginger aids in stimulating digestion and provides a blood-thinning effect that improves the blood circulation in your body and prevents clotting. Consuming ginger with lemon, a great source of Vitamin C, it gently cleanses the body. Drinking hot lemon water with ginger removes the toxins from the digestive system and prevents constipation. So for a clean bowel you can try this killer combination.
Beetroot juice
Drinking beetroot juice helps in activating liver enzymes and increases bile secretion that help in the detoxification of the liver. The high betalains and other compounds, in beet reduces the risk of liver malfunctioning. Have a healthy liver with a glass of fresh Beetroot juice every once in a while.
Celery Juice
Celery is low in calories as it mostly contains water. It is a low-glycemic food, and a good source of essential minerals and vitamins. Celery juice helps in restoring the hydrochloric acid, which is necessary for breaking down the food, also prevents ulcers and acid reflux.
Parsley Juice
Parsley is not only for garnishing rather a natural diuretic packed with healthy nutrients and vitamins. This green herb is best before the festive season as it helps to reduce water retention and bloating. Parsley also helps in removing the excess fluid from the body without reducing your potassium level. Parsley helps in maintaining the sugar level and keeping the body-weight balanced for a long duration. It also plays a key role in preventing the degenerative effects of diabetes on the liver.
