One in 10 Americans suffer from regular bloating. In some cases, it can become severe enough that it causes distention – a noticeable swelling of the abdomen. This is a serious digestion problem. Distention may mean the digestion tract is blocked.
Bloating and gas are usually tied to what and how we eat – eating too fast, drinking through a straw, chewing gum and consuming bloat-inducing foods and drinks like beans, dairy and soda. There are many ways to help reduce gas and bloating.
Detox water recipes will contribute to remove bloating or distention. They will also curb cravings and flush out toxins. Over time, one will observe a flatter belly and I more healthy digestive system.
Keep digestion and the body healthy with these detox water recipes. Give it a try and you will look and feel great!
Photo credit: bauerfeind.hr Sassy Water Recipe Ingredients:- 2 liters of water
- 1 tsp freshly grated ginger
- 1 medium cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 medium lemon, thinly sliced
- 12 small peppermint leaves
- Ginger helps flush out toxins in the colon, liver, and other organs and neutralizes acids, which supports the entire digestive process.
- Cucumbers have anti-inflammatory properties and prevent water retention.
- Lemon cleans out the digestive system with the effects of citric acid.
- Mint promotes easy digestion and soothes stomach cramps.
- 24-ounce ice cold water
- slices of cucumber
- fresh mint leaves
- ½ lemon, sliced
- ¼ orange, sliced
- Mint promotes easy digestion and soothes stomach cramps.
- Cucumbers have anti-inflammatory properties and prevent water retention.
- Orange juice stimulates the immune system and reduces cholesterol.
- Lemon cleans out the digestive system.
- 24-ounce ice cold water
- fresh mint leaves
- 1 strawberry, sliced
- ½ lemon, sliced
- ¼ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ apple, sliced
- Mint promotes easy digestion and soothes stomach cramps.
- Strawberries contain anti-aging properties and help fight carcinogens.
- Lemons help with constipation and stimulates digestive tract.
- Cinnamon manages blood sugar levels, helping reduce sugar cravings so you can eat less and control your calories.
- Apples help maintain teeth and bones and help heal wounds more quickly.
- 1-2 liters of ice cold water (depending on how strong you want the taste)
- slices of watermelon
- slices of cucumber
- 1 lemon or lime
- 10-13 fresh mint leaves
- Watermelon contains the organic compound citrulline, which helps the body flush out toxins.
- Cucumbers have anti-inflammatory properties and prevent water retention.
- Lemons help with constipation and stimulate the digestive tract.
- Mint promotes easy digestion and soothes stomach cramps.