Yaaassss!!!!!!! We needed this! This beauty was born right after a week of holiday parties away from our anti-inflammatory ingredient-packed kitchens and when we were feeling not as great as we like (aka, a bit more puffy and less energetic than the norm) and we were itching to get back on track. If you’ve spent time on our blog, you know that we’ve become quite obsessed with these “detox” drinks, thanks to YOU and our clients who have been loving our antioxidant-packed creations and have been requesting them after seeing how amazing and light they help them to feel.

If you’ve tried them, you know it’s no secret that these bevvies help to prevent hunger and overeating, squash cravings, beat the bloat and flood the body with nutrients that help combat the damage caused by a poor diet, alcohol, daily stress and from everyday living.

Remember these awesome numbers?

Lemon Ginger Turmeric “Detox” Tea

Vitamin C Infused Detox Water

 Slimming Raspberry Mint Detox Spritzer

Apple Cider Vinegar & Lime “Detox” Drink

 

And these drinks have become so important in the success of our clients that we’ve even included them as an important part in our 21-Day Body Reboot^TM,  our life-altering program that helps you to lose your last 10 pounds and more (& keep it off!)—while going wild on the weekend!

 

How do these drinks work their magic?

They immediately help to get your mind and body back on the healthy track.  We call them Clean-Tox^TM drinks because they work especially well in helping the body in its’ natural detox process as you eat, wholesome, “clean” (aka, unprocessed) food.

 

And while your body does a great job of cleansing and detoxifying itself on its’ own, certain ingredients (like the major inflammation-fighters in this drink, help it in its’ process! And special ingredients in this hot number offer anti-bloat benefits too!

 

This drink is almost too much for Lyssie to take, because as you likely know, besides being a bit overly excited by sardines, she’s also got the hots 😉 for ginger, turmeric and mint—and  combining them in one delicious, bloat-busting green tea bevvie is INSANELY awesome!!  Here’s the low-down and why this drink works wonders!!

 

Note: To get the most from this “detox”, we also recommend following our red, orange and green rule. Simply, include one serving of red, orange or green produce with every meal. Doing so will flood your body with antioxidants and plant nutrients that will begin to denature damaging particles and toxins. Plus, if you fill up on veggies, you’ll be less likely to reach for starchy sides. Pssst… this drink helps you to meet our rule- mint (green) and turmeric (fall under the orange).

 

 

Ginger:

 

If you ever need any, head over to Lyssie’s kitchen, she uses it daily and she’s got plenty of it on-hand, in case the store runs out! 😉

 

• As an antioxidant it neutralizes free radicals—it mops them up and drags them out of the body, so they can’t do as much damage to healthy cells.

 

• It’s a powerful anti-inflammatory. Your body responds to poor food choices and toxins with inflammation. So, preventing that inflammation means not only will you have a less inflamed inside and less stomach distress, but also that you’ll be healthier in the long haul!
  • Chronic inflammation causes damage to tissues in the body and it speeds the aging process. It also wreaks havoc on your insides so preventing it means less bloating and puffiness so that you can feel your best!
  • When you overindulge on food and drink and your intestinal tract is acting out in response, i.e.–you’re feeling bloated and your tummy is full of discomfort, ginger is great! Use it to pacify your insides so they can start calming down, repairing, de-puffing, rebooting and rinsing the bloat.
• Ginger also fights bloat by helping to ease stomach and intestinal discomfort and it is even used in anti-gas medication.

 

Turmeric:  When Lyssie found out who’s closely related to turmeric, it made sense why she loves it so much. Here’s looking at you ginger! 🙂

 

If you’ve been wanting to give this a try, here’s your chance!  If you’ve been a little gun-shy to try turmeric, our 5-Minute Turmeric Golden Milk is the perfect gateway since it’s an easy way to ease into it by enjoying this warm, comforting drink before bed.

 

• Turmeric, the bright yellow spice (you’ve likely tried it in curries, mustards and golden milk lattes) has gained quite a reputation as a superfood and for being one of the most potent healers.

 

• Its’ anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties protect cells from harmful free radicals.

If you’ve overdone with not-so-healthy foods, this is one way to help nurse your body back to health!

 

• Helps fight cancer and Alzheimer’s disease—this disease has been cruel to our family so it’s another reason we load up on it.

 

Note: Black pepper helps boost turmeric’s absorption, otherwise turmeric is hard to absorb, making it difficult to reap the benefits. See below.

The Mint:

Mint eases digestion and helps settles the stomach. Less havoc in the belly allows it to calm, helping to prevent bloat. We add mint to everything! Hello Lemon Mint Detox Drink !

 

• Mint’s antioxidant rosmarinic acid, has anti-inflammatory properties to ease damage inside your body!

 

 

The Black pepper:

 

So great!– this hot and pungent spice contains piperine, which enhances the absorption and the anti-inflammatory effects of turmeric (see below!). And black pepper helps to ease digestion—calmer insides = less belly bloat.

 

The green tea:

Hello Green tea, see ya later toxins!  Green tea, (and all veggies and fruits) contain powerful phytonutrients to stave off damage from invading particles.

 

Ginger Mint Turmeric Green Tea Flat-Belly “Detox”

You can reserve the “tea” in the strainer for several uses.  Feel free to add a sprinkle of cinnamon or cayenne for an additional boost.  The spicy black pepper kick adds an additional benefit and plays an important role in this “detox” drink because it helps boost turmeric’s absorption from the digestive system into the bloodstream—otherwise turmeric is hard to absorb, making it difficult to reap the benefits.

Start with this simple combo for 1 serving:

Ingredients:

8 ounces water

1 green tea bag

1 tbsp. grated ginger

1 tsp ground turmeric (*alternatively 1 tbsp. grated turmeric)

1 tbsp fresh mint leaves, plus extra for garnish

Juice from fresh lemon, optional

Dash of black pepper

 

Note: if you prefer sweeter drinks, add a drop of liquid organic stevia.

Directions:

1. Boil water.
2. Meanwhile, place grated ginger and mint leaves in tea strainer**
3. Place turmeric in mug and pour boiling water in. Stir quickly for several seconds until lumps are dissolved.
4. Place tea bag in the mug with the turmeric.
5. Place the strainer with the grated ginger and mint inside the mug with the green tea and turmeric. Pour boiling water in and let steep for several minutes.
6. Remove strainer and reserve for second cup of tea. Add remaining mint leaves in the tea cup and gently muddle against the side of the cup, remove leaves with spoon, if desired. Squeeze several squirts of lemon (optional) in mug and enjoy! Note: You can reserve the tea in the strainer for several uses.

*If using ground turmeric, place in the mug when you add the strainer with grated ginger, add the warm water and stir until no lumps.

**If you don’t have a tea strainer, you can place the grated ginger and mint leaves in the cup loosely with the tea bag in step 4 and strain before drinking.

Nutrition Facts per 8 ounce serving:  3 Calories