Arushi Sakhuja
The festivities called for overindulgence, but now that they are over, and that means it’s time to cleanse and shed off some extra calories — and what better than a detox juice? While some wish to detox and get back to their healthy lifestyle choices others may wish to detox with juice. To flush out the toxins in your body here are the best and healthiest detox juice recipes. Packed with nutrients yet delicious it’s time to try your hand at these.
Green Vegetable Juice
Known to be Meghan Markle, Blake Lively, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Malaika Arora Khan’s go-to detox drink, this Green Vegetable juice is loaded with vegetables like celery, cucumber, parsley, and leafy greens that are full of antioxidants and hydrating at the same time. A great way to start the day and promote a smooth functioning system.
Ingredients:
8 celery stalks
1 cucumber
1 bunch of parsley
3 kale leaves or 1 handful of baby spinach
1 green apple
1 lemon (with the skin removed)
Method:
To begin wash and chop the vegetables finely so that they fit into the juicer. Then, add the vegetables to the juicer one by one. Once the juice is ready enjoy it immediately for maximum benefits.
ABC (Apple Beetroot Carrot) Juice
A go-to for Kareena Kapoor Khan, this one is a celebrity’s favorite detox juice. Enriched with antioxidants, ABC juice helps in the detoxification of your body and promotes blood purification. This also increases the production of red blood cells, and increases hemoglobin, making you feel less fatigued.
Ingredients:
2 lemons
2 carrots
2 apples
2 beetroot
Method:
Wash all the ingredients, remove all peels, and cut them into 1-2 chunks. Place all ingredients in a juicer and blend them until smooth. Pour it into a glass and enjoy this delicious juice.
Ginger Juice
Do you feel bloated and is your skin breaking out? Then the detox juice you need is one enriched with ginger. Kylie Jenner and Selena Gomez’s morning routine involves a glass of ginger juice. A juice with inflammation-fighting ingredients, this ginger-heavy recipe is packed with antioxidants.
Ingredients:
2 stalks celery
½ cucumber
a little bit of ginger
½ cup parsley
½ lemon
1 green apple
2 cups spinach
Method:
Cut and peel the ingredients into chunks and place all ingredients in a juicer. Blend them until smooth and pour it into a glass. You can enjoy it chilled or at room temperature.
Carrot Apple Juice
Yet another great detox juice is carrot-apple juice and a favourite for Ashton Kutcher. if you are someone who loves fruits (especially apples) looking for a detox juice that isn’t green and loves a delicious juice with thick consistency this should be your go-to. Carrots are a great source of vitamins A B vitamins, vitamin K and potassium. The carrot juice is pleasantly sweet, and pairs well with the tartness of the apples. For the best benefits, it is advised to have this juice early morning.
Ingredients:
1 large apple quartered
1/2 cup pineapple chunks
2 large carrots
2 pieces fresh ginger
Method:
Wash and peel all the ingredients and pat dry. Once dried cut the fruits into 1-2 inch chunks and put them into the juice. Blend until smooth and pour over to enjoy the richness of the juice.
Orange – Sweet Potato Juice
Can it ever be possible to have a juice that isn’t orange in colour? We’d say no! This detox juice is creamy and delicious, just like the old Orange ice cream bars you remember eating when you were a kid. You can even freeze these in popsicle molds for a great frozen treat. Enriched with sweet potatoes it’s super creamy and just yum!
Ingredients:
2 medium apples
3 stalks celery
1 orange peeled
2 medium pears
1 sweet potato – cooked and peeled
Method:
Wash and peel all the ingredients and pat dry. Once dried cut the ingredients into 1-2 inch chunks and put them into the juice. Blend until smooth and pour over to enjoy the richness of the juice.
Fenugreek Water
Soha Ali Khan goes down the traditional route as she has a glass of overnight-soaked Fenugreek water upon waking up. All you need to do is grind fenugreek seeds, add two teaspoons to a glass and leave it overnight, and drink it on an empty stomach the next morning.
Infused Water
While some celebrities swear by fancier detox juices, others like to keep it conventional with infused water and warm water, Kourtney Kardashian, Bhumi Pednekar Kriti Sanon, and Kiara Advani are two celebrities who religiously drink lemon water upon waking up. While Kourtney infused water with lemon and mint, Kiara has one cup of warm water with lemon right after waking up. However, Kriti goes the extra mile and adds organic honey to her lemon-infused warm water for additional benefits.
De-Bloat Tea
When it comes to bloating, Masaba has the perfect fix! An ideal recipe to de-bloat and help in digestion, Masaba Gupta took to Instagram to share a recipe for de-bloat water to have every morning.
Benefits of detox juice
A lot of people, find it difficult to get the recommended daily servings of fruits and vegetables every day. Detox juice provides that extra nutrition you’re lacking in your diet, especially after eating fried and sweets throughout the week. It’s also a great way to balance blood sugar levels. Some of the key benefits of detox juice include: aiding weight loss, improving nutrient absorption, helping lower cholesterol and blood sugar, and improving your skin.
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