Detox Drinks

Herbal Iced-Tea-nis Help Squash Summer Sugar Cravings

Posted by Alexandra on June 8, 2010 at 8:55 am

Sugar is the one craving women have a hard time overcoming. We crave it because we’re human, we’re tired, overworked, and stressed. Sugar is the only taste preference humans are born with, so know that you’re not alone when chocolate and ice cream call your name late at night!

I’ve discovered a great way to indulge my sugar lovin’ taste buds this summer, that adds only a few calories, lots of taste, and refreshing hydration.

It’s the Watermelon Iced-Tea-ni! With high levels of betacarotene and lycopene, watermelon offers nutritional support for healing as well as a light, sweet flavor. 

Here’s my recipe:

1. Make 4 -6 cups boiling water and add a few herbal tea bags (peppermint, chamomile, lemon verbina, whatever floats your boat)

2. Place the brewing tea in a window or somewhere it can cool for a while, then place it in the refrigerator to chill for at least an hour.

3. While the tea is steeping and chilling, cut 2 cups of watermelon cubes, about 2 inches square. Place these cubes on a plate or in a bowl, then freeze.

4. Serve the chilled iced tea with chunks of watermelon “ice cubes” and enjoy!

Happy summer!

Alexandra

Filed under: Detox Drinks,Recipes,detox recipes

Gentle Detox Drink – Takes Minutes, Costs Pennies (and toxin free!)

Posted by Alexandra on May 4, 2010 at 8:05 am

Those store-bought containers of “fiber products” might help with constipation, but they often hide synthetic chemicals which are unnecessary and toxic.

I make this simple, inexpensive drink at home on a regular basis. It takes minutes, and costs pennies!

1 tablespoon freshly ground flax seeds (grind in a spice grinder or clean coffee grinder)

6 ounces water

2 ounces apple or pineapple juice

Simply mix all together with a whisk or in a blender and drink quickly. Because the fiber expands in your intestines, it acts as an internal brush, cleaning out any stuck matter.

Filed under: Detox Drinks,Recipes,Supplements,Weight loss,detox recipes,gentle constipation cure,laxative dangers,metamucil dangers

Get Alex's Nutrition Wisdom

  • Discover small changes that can heal your body
  • Receive soulful insights into why you eat what you eat
  • Empower yourself with transformative nutrition tips

Sign Up Today

PS – I will never share your contact info, ever.