We are surrounded and constantly affected by chemicals and toxins which have a damaging effect on our bodies. It is very difficult to avoid them however, there are certain things we can do to protect ourselves from the negative effects they have on our wellbeing. We are going to explain to you how you can detox your body with one simple and common ingredient.
That one ingredient is lemon. This fruit works as an excellent detoxifier and can be used in many different ways. Besides cleansing the body, lemons also have great health benefits due to the nutrients they contain. The most important nutrient is vitamin C. This vitamin has the ability to remove chemical and toxins from the body as well as provide strength and energy.
Here are some ways you can include lemons in your diet:
Start your day with a smoothie
The most important meal of the day is breakfast, and eating healthy first thing in the morning will give your body everything it needs to function properly throughout the day. A healthy breakfast is also important for the metabolism and digestive system to work properly.
Make your lemon smoothie by mixing several lemon juices with fresh lemon juice to give your body the energy for the day.
Lemon with other juices
If you prefer mixing things up, you can prepare your favorite juice mix and add freshly squeezed lemon juice to get the most of this healthy fruit.
Lemon with ginger in the winter
This combination is an excellent detoxifier which will protect you from colds and the flu. To prepare the remedy mix 2 inches of ginger root with juice from 2 lemons and drink it like a shot.
Lemon-turmeric paste
To remove toxins from your skin apply a mixture of turmeric powder and lemon juice until they form a paste.
Lemon water
If you don’t enjoy drinking plain water you can enrich its taste by adding lemon and cucumber slices. This combination improves digestion and also as a detoxifier.
Improve the flavor of the food
Lemon can also be used to season the meals because it provides great aroma and flavor without the need of too much salt.
Tea with lemon
Prepare a natural health elixir by squeezing some fresh lemon juice and adding it in your favorite cup of tea.
Lemon salad dressing
Mix olive oil with honey and lemon juice and use it as a salad dressing which is both delicious and healthy.
Lemon tonic
An excellent drink which restores your health and energy and you will fall in love with it as soon as you try it. To prepare this, squeeze one lemon and mix the juice with cold filtered water. Add ½ tablespoon of honey and 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar and just a pinch of pepper.