Monday, May 4, 2015

Detox Drinks

Green Tea

Green tea can improve brain function, reduce cancer risk, and help you lose weight because it is packed of antioxidants! Incorporate a cup a day with your morning breakfast.

Lemon-Lime Water

Lemons and limes are full of antioxidants, vitamin C, and help to purify your body. Plus, they help to whiten your teeth naturally! Cut a lemon and lime and let them soak in a jug of water overnight. Then, take them out of the water to avoid an overly potent flavor.

Ginseng Tea


Ginseng helps aid digestion, boost your immune system, and is an asthma and arthritis preventative.
You will need:

  • 1 ginger root
  • honey
  • water

Bring 3 cups of water to a boil. Slice the root into small slivers, and place about a tablespoon of it into the boiling water. Bring to a simmer and let sit for about 20 minutes. Then, remove the ginger and add about a tablespoon of honey (you can add more or less depending on your preference). It tastes best when it is hot, but then I store the rest in the fridge and drink it cold!

Coffee


Drinking coffee in moderation can help reduce your risk of type II diabetes, Parkinson's disease, and prevent heart failure. It is the best source of antioxidants. To learn more about coffee from a native Italian, check out my friend Conny's blog: www.connyrotaespresso.blogspot.com.

Let me know how you like the drinks!

With love,
Alina <3



5 comments:

  1. I didn't realize green tea had all these amazing qualities. And thanks for the lemon water idea. This blog is very helpful

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    1. I'm glad you like it! Stay tuned for more:)

      Best,
      Alina

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  2. This is blog is great!

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    1. Melat,

      I'm glad you are enjoying it! Let me know how you like the drinks:)

      Best,
      Alina

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  3. Thank you so much for the shout out Alina!! I love these easy and healthy tips! I am definitely going to try out the water with lemon and lime. It will sure be so refreshing during the hot days of summer in NYC! let me know if you want some tips on how to make a caffe scecherato, the real summer ice coffee!!

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