As most doctors would say the liver is one of the most important organs for good health and well-being. Therefore, it is important that it is in a good condition. Thus, its detoxification has many health benefits and that is why we present to you a detox drink.
Namely, your liver experiences great damage because we consume a lot of processed foods that is nutrient-deficient. What is more, the polluted environment, the physical inactivity and the consumption of alcohol are all cause for accumulation of toxins in fat.
Nevertheless, you can stop this process by detoxing your liver. The following juice works miracles in liver detoxification. In addition, it is rich in important nutrients, antioxidants, and electrolytes.
First, let’s take a look at the health benefits of its ingredients.
Lemon is part of the family of citrus fruits. Therefore, it is rich in vitamin C which helps synthesize toxins into substances. These substances can be easily absorbed by water. Thus the function of your liver boosts.
Ginger root is one of the most used foods when it comes to issues like constipation, bloating, and flatulence.
Kale is high in plant chlorophylls. They eliminate the toxins from the bloodstream. In addition, they neutralize pesticides, toxic metals, and chemicals.
Apples are rich in many compounds which help with the process of cleansing. Moreover, they discard toxins from the digestive tract.
Beets and carrots are rich in beta-carotene (vitamin A) and plant flavonoid. Both of these help stimulate and improve the function of the liver.
Now let’s look at the ingredients and the process of preparing this amazing drink.
Ingredients:
- 1 organic beet (washed and peeled)
- ½ organic lemon (peeled)
- 6 organic kale leaves
- 2 organic red apples (washed and cut)
- 3 organic carrots (washed and peeled)
Preparation:
Time: 8 minutes
Serves: 2-4
Method: Put all the above-mentioned ingredients in a juicer or blender. If you decide to use a blender make sure that you also put 1-2 cups of water, and then strain the juice and stir it. If you decide to go with a juicer just stir the ingredients well.
You can serve this juice with some ice. Furthermore, you can store it in a mason jar for further use.
