Green Tea Detox Drinks for Cleansing & Weight Loss

Making green tea detox drinks is a great way to boost your overall health and get the antioxidants you need each day. Green tea is packed with antioxidants, more so than any other tea, but its flavor can get a bit monotonous when you try drinking it daily for health. Try these recipes for a way to keep things interesting on the way to better health.

Green SmoothTea

This is a way to get both the benefits of a green smoothie, along with the benefits of green tea. You’re already getting antioxidants from the green tea, and this is amplified by the phytonutrients in the kale. The apple puts this over the top in terms of nutrition, and also adds some sweetness to the mix. The yogurt smooths it out so it tastes and feels like a smoothie, while providing protein to keep you feeling good for hours.

What You Need

1 cup Green Tea, brewed and chilled
1/2 cup Baby Kale
1/2 Apple
1 tbsp Greek Yogurt
Ice

Add all ingredients to your blender and blend until it reaches a smoothie consistency. To get an even greener hue you can add in an avocado, which will provide you with healthy fat, additional fiber, and extra potassium. But as it stands this is a healthy smoothie recipe that incorporates green tea in a tasty blend.

Tropical Green Tea Smoothie

Tropical fruits have a delicious taste to them and can seriously bump up the flavor of green tea, making you look forward to green tea time again. The wonderful thing about tropical fruit, aside from the flavor, is the nutrients they provide. Mango and papaya bring additional antioxidants to the table, while the banana is rich in potassium and adds fiber to the smoothie. The banana also helps give it the smooth consistency that is essential to any good smoothie.

What You Need

1 tsp Green Tea Matcha Powder
1/2 cup Fresh Mango
1/2 cup Papaya, cubed
1/2 medium Banana
1 cup Coconut Milk
1 handful Ice

Add everything to your blender and blend away. Be sure to change this recipe up with the seasons and use what’s available at the time you have it. While it’s possible to get these fruits anytime of the year, it’s best to adjust with the seasons and buy what is most fresh at the store.

Green Tea “3 P” Fruit Juice

Green tea gets help from three high-powered flavorful fruits. They all happen to start with the letter p, so it’s easy to remember this tasty beverage whenever you want it again. The pear is adding fiber to the equation, while the papaya and pineapple bringing massive amounts of Vitamin C to your body. Vitamin C has an antioxidant effect on the body, and when you combine that with the antioxidant makeup of green tea, you’ve got a very special drink that sets you up for a strong immune system, and protection from free radical damage.

What You Need

1 cup Green Tea, brewed
1/2 Pear, sliced
1/2 cup Pineapple, cubed
1/2 cup Papaya, cubed

By cubing and slicing the fruit before adding it to the blender you make it easier for the blender to turn this into a juice. The trick with this recipe is to keep blending until there aren’t any chunks of fruit left. It should reach a juice consistency. If your blender isn’t up for the task you may want to strain it before drinking.

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Benefits Of Drinking Water In The Morning ...

1. Balance your lymph system.

These glands help you perform your daily functions, balance your body fluids, and fight infection.

2.Glowing skin.

Water helps to purge toxins from the blood which helps your skin glowing and clean.

3. Helps with weight loss.

Drinking at least 16 ounces of chilled water can boost your metabolism by 24% in the morning.

4.Increases the production of new blood.

To do this, the body must produce the liquid part of blood, called plasma, and the cells that float in it.

5.Purifies the colon.  

Colon cleansing is a form of detoxification which can also be achieved by drinking purified water.

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Berry Needed Drink To Relax.

Strawberry, Raspberry, Mint.

• Strawberries, sliced
• Raspberry, scrunched
• Mint, scrunched

Just add water and ice and enjoy  

Natural Fruity Flavored Drinks !

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FRUIT ICE CUBES

Add a dash of excitement to water, iced tea — even cocktails — with these colorful ice cubes filled with fruit, herbs, and edible flowers. Watch the video to see how it's done and for ample ideas, and then bust out the ice cube trays to cool down in style!

Watch how on : http://www.yumsugar.com/How-Make-Fruit-Ice-Cubes-31124045

What are electrolytes?

An electrolyte is any substance that contains free ions that behaves as an electrically conductive medium (conducts electricity). All higher forms of life cannot exist without electrolytes, and that includes humans.

In our bodies, electrolytes include sodium (Na⁺), potassium (K⁺), calcium (Ca²⁺), bicarbonate (HCO₃^-, magnesium (Mg²⁺), chloride (C1^-), hydrogen phosphate (HPO₄^2-), and hydrogen carbonate (HCO₃^-). 

Electrolytes regulate our nerve and muscle function, our body's hydration, blood pH, blood pressure, and the rebuilding of damaged tissue. Various mechanisms exist in our body that keep the concentrations of different electrolytes under strict control.

Electrolyte levels are kept constant by our kidneys and several hormones - even when our bodies trigger changes. When we exercise we sweat and lose electrolytes, mainly sodium and potassium.

Source from: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/

Immune defense, digestion and heartburn recipe.

Lime, Orange, Lemon.

This recipe is very helpful for immune defense, digestion and heartburn.

Just add ingredients to the Infuser Water Bottle, add water and ice, and ENJOY!

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Top 10 Reasons To Detox (When You Do It Right)

1. Remove toxins from the body.

Long-term exposure to toxins (environmental pollutants, cancer-causing chemicals, preservatives, pesticides, heavy metals, and industrial waste) affects our metabolism, behavior, immune system, and leads to disease. They are stored in tissues and cells throughout the body, including the brain, often for years – yikes!

2. Prevent chronic disease.

Environmental toxins are responsible for many cancers, neurological diseases, heart disease, strokes... you name it. Our bodies do have a built-in detox function to deal with these dangers, but those systems are constantly overloaded! Detoxing assists and improves what our bodies are trying to do naturally.

3. Enhance immune system function.

A compromised immune system makes us vulnerable to colds and flus, affecting our quality of life and productivity. Regular detoxing helps strengthen immune system functioning and fights off infection.

4. Lose weight.

Toxins affect the body's natural ability to burn fat, leading to weight gain. Diabetes, heart disease, and high blood pressure are directly linked to weight issues. Detoxing rids the body of toxins stored in fat cells and increases metabolism.

5. Slow premature aging.

Detoxing rids the body of free radicals and heavy metals partially responsible for aging. Detoxing helps to increase nutrient absorption, including antioxidants and vitamins that help fight oxidative stress.

6. Improve quality of life.

Simply put, our bodies don't function very well when they're loaded with toxins. We may have joint pain, headaches, digestive disorders, sleep problems, and lack of energy. Depression may be eased and memory may be improved as a result of detoxification!

7. Increase energy.

You will have more mental, physical, and emotional energy after detoxing. People tend to sleep better and need less of it.

8. Improve skin quality.

Diet and environmental toxins undeniably affect skin. Detoxing improves acne, and strengthens hair and nails, and gives us a natural, healthy glow.

9. Mental and emotional clarity.

When the body's systems are aligned, a shift also occurs with our mental and emotional states. We can deal with more when we're clear and grounded. We can make better decisions, analyze accurately, and see things differently.

10. Restore balance to our body's systems.

Our digestive, nervous, and hormonal systems were designed to work together to achieve optimum health. This is what our bodies want to do! When we overload them with toxins and unhealthy foods, these systems don't work as well as they should and we get sick.

Detoxing brings balance back and helps our systems function properly again.

Fruits & Veggies, when are they in season ?

SPRING:

(Mid-March to Mid-June)

Fruits: Apricots—Avocados—Carrots—Cherries—Grapefruit—

Kiwis—Kumquats – Lemons—Mango— Pineapple—

Navel oranges—Strawberries.

Veggies: Artichokes—Arugula— Asparagus—Beets—Fava beans— Fennel—Fiddleheads – Greens—Leeks— Lettuce—Morels—Nettles – Spring onions—Parsley—Peas—Radishes— Rhubarb—Scallions—Spinach—Swiss chard—Turnips.

SUMMER:

(Mid-June to Mid-September)

Fruits: Apples – Apricots – Avocados – Blackberries – Blueberries – Boysenberries – 

Cactus -  pears – Cherries – Figs – Melons – Mulberries – Nectarines – Peaches – Plums – Raspberries – Tomatoes – Tomatillos – Watermelon.

Veggies: Asparagus - Basil – Beets – Broccoli – Corn – Cucumbers – Eggplant – Green -  beans – Okra – Peas – Radishes – Rhubarb – Spinach - Summer squash – Zucchini.

AUTUMN:

(Mid-September to Mid-December)

 Fruits:  Apples – Avocados – Bananas – Clementines – Cranberries – Dates – Figs – Grapefruit – Grapes – Kiwi – Kumquats – Mandarin – Melons – Oranges – Pears – Persimmons – Pomegranates – Raspberries.   

Veggies: Beans – Beets - Bok choy – Broccoli - Broccoli rabe - Brussels sprouts – Cabbage – Carrots – Cauliflower - Celery root - Collard greens – Garlic – Jerusalem -  Artichokes – Kale – Leeks – Lettuce – Parsnips – Pumpkin – Rhubarb – Rutabaga - Snow peas – Spinach - Sweet potatoes - Swiss chard – Turnips – Watercress - Winter squash.   

WINTER:

(Mid-December to Mid-March)

Fruits: Avocados – Bananas - Blood oranges – Clementines – Cranberries – Grapefruit – Grapes – Guavas – Kiwi – Kumquats – Limes – Oranges – Passion fruit – Pears – Persimmons – Pomegranates – Tangelos – Tangerines .

Veggies: Artichokes - Bok choy – Broccoli - Broccoli rabe – Brussels sprouts – Cabbage – Cauliflower – Celery -  root – Jerusalem -  artichokes – KaleLettuce - Parsnips – Radishes – Rhubarb – Rutabaga - Snow peas - Sweet potatoes – Turnips – Watercress - Winter squash.

Try adding this amazing Fruits and Veggies to you water, making an Infused Water ! 

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5 EASY WAYS TO WAKE UP HAPPY

1. WAKE UP TO SUNSHINE

When you wake up to sun pouring through your windows, your body is signaled to stop its flow 

of melatonin, a hormone that makes you sleepy.

2. DON’T SNOOZE

Apparently, our brains know all about the snooze button, so when you are in your morning tussle with your alarm, your brain won’t put you back in a deep, restful sleep — it knows that you will have to get up in a few minutes.

3. PUT ON MUSIC

Putting on good music will put you in a good mood in the mornings for obvious reasons, and if it’s upbeat, it will help you stay awake. Be careful about setting your favorite song as your alarm though — you might end up hating it. 

4. DRINK WATER

Drinking water when you get up is a great way to provide energy by making up for the fluids your body lost while you were asleep. Because everything your body does requires water, when your body is dehydrated it has to work harder, which can make you feel even more tired.

5. POWER DOWN BEFORE BED

Turn all of your screens off an hour before bed. Because TVs, computers, and iPads are all stimulators, it can be hard for your brain to wind down for sleep right after you use them. You’ll have to decide for yourself if the benefit of this outweighs the joys of falling asleep watching Netflix.   

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BLOATING: CITRUS SENSATION !

Many women suffer from uncomfortable bloating. Whether caused by eating too much salt or a hormonal fluctuation like menstruation, water-rich foods such as lemon and cucumber can bust bloat. Next time you’re feeling bloated, try this citrus-infused recipe. You don’t even need to refrigerate it – it can last on the counter for up to three days!

Ingredients

• 2 lemons, sliced  
• 1/2 cucumber
• 10-12 mint leaves
• 3 quarts water

This wonderful post was inspired by a post read on Dr. OZ’s page.

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