Spring express detox: 5 simple recipes for a quick cleansing of the body

As always, during the winter we gained too much, and not only kilograms. As always, spring has come unexpectedly, and I want to be in shape "for yesterday". And then there are long evenings at the office with an important project and pizza. Even longer nights on the weekend, because you want to come off to the fullest after a hard day at work.

As a result, lack of sleep, overeating (and by no means healthy food), and to be honest – "overdrinking" (and by no means healthy mineral water). Especially for those who do not have time for complex detox rituals, estet-portal.com offers 5 express detox recipes that will take a maximum of – day, minimum – 5 minutes.

Two Variants of the 5-Minute Express Detox

Option 1. Green power:

• 1 cucumber,
• 1 pear,
• fresh mint and parsley,
• 1 lemon,
• 100 g spinach,
• 1-2 stalks of celery.

It's better to buy everything in an organic food store. Grind the ingredients in a blender. This is puree – powerful weapon in the fight against toxins: the fiber-rich pear helps cleanse the intestines,  spinach strengthens bones and protects the brain from cognitive decline associated with aging.

Parsley not only removes toxins from the body, promotes good digestion, cleansing the kidneys and blood, but also, together with mint, saves from bad breath.

Cucumbers, due to the content of electrolytes, restore elasticity and radiance to the skin. Rich in vitamin C, calcium, potassium and magnesium lemon is a powerful detoxifier: cleanses the blood, removes free radicals and toxins, supports the liver.

A storehouse of vitamins and microelements celery will not leave harmful substances accumulated in the stomach a single chance!

Option 2. Root Strength:

• 1 liter of water,
• 1-2 tbsp. tablespoons finely chopped ginger,
• 1 tsp turmeric,
• 1-2 teaspoons each of dill, caraway, coriander seeds,
• 1 st. spoon (or 1-2 bags) of green tea,
• lemon rinds.

Everything, except lemon juice, (add it before use) cook over low heat for approx. 5 minutes. This miraculous decoction is extremely rich in active substances, so you need to drink it in small portions, about 100-150 ml 3-4 times a day.

Turmeric – natural cleanser of the liver and kidneys. In addition, it speeds up metabolism, helps to get rid of extra pounds, gives the skin a healthy, radiant look.

Ginger root is known for its powerful anti-inflammatory properties, and even green tea can compete with the amount of antioxidants. Dill seeds, which have a rich biochemical composition, activate intestinal motility, help to improve the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract, and most importantly – contribute to the removal of toxins and toxins from the body.

Cumin seeds are able to stimulate physical activity and rid the body, like coriander, of various parasites.

Vegetables and fruits for express detox are better to take from your garden or buy in stores with organic food.

Two Variants of Soup One Day Express Detox

We want to make a reservation right away: you don’t need to detox all day. The program takes time to eat. The rest of the hours can be devoted to everyday activities, although, of course, it is better to enjoy the rest.

Option 1. Kitchari Soup:

Suffice it to say that yogis eat Indian dish kitchari during the period of purification and performance of Sadhana (in Buddhism – spiritual practice). This thick soup is also recommended by Ayurveda as part of the cleansing of the body. It supports the immune system and is so easy to digest that it can be said to rest the digestive tract.

Additional bonus of the dish – it is able (again, according to Ayurveda) to rejuvenate the body. On a detox day, it should be eaten for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and in any quantity. Overeating should not be afraid, because the soup is easily digested, while "filling" stomach and giving a long feeling of satiety (another plus for those who want to lose weight). The basis of the dish – rice and lentils (can be replaced with peas and mung beans). Ingredients:

• fresh ginger (1-2 tablespoons),
• spices: cumin, fennel, coriander, mustard seeds (½ tsp each),
• zucchini or tomatoes,
• half cup red lentils,
• half a cup of basmati rice,
• 1 carrot,
• green peas,
• ground spices: turmeric, garam masala (½ tsp each),
• 1 st. a spoonful of ghee (a kind of ghee, can be replaced with butter).

Soak rice and lentils for 30-45 minutes. in water. Heat oil in a saucepan, add spices in grains and sauté for 2 minutes, then add ginger, ground spices, chopped vegetables and simmer for a few more minutes. Place rice, lentils in a saucepan and lightly fry. Pour 2-2.5 cups of boiling water, cook over low heat, stirring until it thickens. Season with fresh parsley before serving.

Option 2. Millet-based soup:

Millet, obtained from millet, has excellent cleansing properties and helps to return the body's pH to normal. It cleanses the kidneys especially well, even helping to get rid of the sand in them. In addition, it has a beneficial effect on the functioning of the spleen and stomach.

Spring detox with millet looks like this: every 3 hours you need to eat millet soup. Eat just enough to not feel hungry. It's not worth overeating. For 6 servings you will need:

spices: salt, black pepper, marjoram, herbs de Provence, allspice grains, bay leaf,
1-1 ½ cups of millet.
3 potatoes,
3 medium carrots,
1 medium parsley root, parsley greens,
4 garlic cloves,
2.5 liters of water,
4 slices of ginger.

Rinse the millet under running water. Lightly pass the garlic, chopped vegetables, add spices (except salt and pepper), grits, pour boiling water. Cook over low heat for approx. 20 minutes. At the end, salt, pepper to taste, sprinkle with parsley.

Many express detox dishes not only cleanse the body of toxins, but even help to cope with depression and nervous imbalance. 

One Day Juice Express Detox

The essence of the body cleansing program is to drink drinks or smoothies (to your taste) 6 times a day (every 2-2.5 hours), and in a strictly defined sequence:

light,
green,
white,
green,
yellow,
red.

Please note that the green drink is taken twice: during the first and fourth sittings. If the cleansing juice contains apples, it is better to opt for green varieties.

Light drink:

2 glasses of non-carbonated mineral water,
3 Art. spoons of agave juice,
juice of half a medium sized lemon,
a pinch of cayenne pepper.

The capsaicin contained in cayenne pepper stimulates metabolism, which in turn activates thermogenesis and the digestive system. Due to this, there is a more active absorption of vitamins and minerals contained in juices, which must be drunk during the day for detoxification.

Agave syrup has a lower glycemic index compared to sugar and maple syrup. In addition, it contains substances that contribute to the good digestion of food debris that clogs the gastrointestinal tract. And ridding the body of this "food blockage" - the basis of proper detoxification.

Green drink:

1 apple,
1 cucumber,
2 celery stalks,
juice of half a lemon,
2 romaine lettuce leaves,
a handful of spinach,
2 white cabbage leaves.

You can make a smoothie by grinding the ingredients in a blender, or juice in a juicer – to your taste. The green vegetables included in the detox drink contain chlorophyll, which has a bactericidal effect, which means it protects against infections. Neutralize the increased acidity of the body, improve digestion.

Green vegetables are a source of lutein and zeaxanthin, which provide antioxidant eye protection. Lettuce leaves are rich in vitamins B, E, C, minerals (manganese, potassium, iron, magnesium). Spinach, celery, cucumbers - a source of vitamin E, iron, magnesium, chlorophyll. Apples contain both soluble and insoluble fiber and, like vitamin C-rich lemons, are an excellent source of antioxidants.

White drink:

a handful of cashew nuts,
2 glasses of still mineral water,
3 tablespoons of agave syrup,
a pinch of salt (optional),
1 teaspoon vanilla powder,
half a teaspoon of cinnamon.

Grind the ingredients (pre-soak the nuts in water) in a blender, strain. Cashews can boast a relatively low calorie content among nuts with a significant protein content (18%), as well as magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, and iron. The unsaturated fatty acids contained in them reduce the level of "bad" cholesterol in the body. Cashews are a powerful antioxidant and contain good fiber for the gut.

Cinnamon, which has a high content of antioxidants, calcium, manganese, vitamins B, K, iron, stabilizes glucose levels and stimulates digestion. Vanillin has a tonic effect, without causing an addictive effect. The substances contained in it help to cope with depression and nervous imbalance.

Yellow drink:

1 apple,
3-4 fresh pineapple slices,
a few mint leaves.

Make juice or smoothie in a blender. The yellow drink is rich in digestive enzymes, antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. Pineapple contains vitamin C, folic acid, copper, manganese, vitamin B group and the enzyme bromelain, which improves protein absorption, and also has anti-inflammatory, immunostimulating, proteolytic properties. In addition, pineapples, like apples, are an excellent source of antioxidants. Mint helps cleanse the liver.

Red drink:

1 apple,
beets, half cooked,
1 carrot,
juice of half a lemon,
several slices of fresh ginger.

Beetroot is rich in folic acid, especially useful for young women who are planning a pregnancy, as well as for those who suffer from anemia. Carrots are a source of fiber, vitamins C, K, minerals (beta-carotene, phosphorus, folic acid, molybdenum, manganese, phosphorus, potassium). As you can see, a detox diet can be short and extremely tasty!

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