Detox Week
Well ladies, the summer’s kicking in already!While you’ve got a wedding every other week and the beach next-door gives you a thousand reasons to slip into your swimsuit.And as the weather makes you feel as fresh as the outdoors, it’s time to shed off your winter weight with a one week detox to hit the reset button &reboot your systemA detox is your chance to rid yourself of the sins of chocolate and cheeseburgers.Here’s a list of your detox week essentials.
The Cucumber Quest: Cucumber, a favorite of all beauty experts around the world, reduces water retention, which makes it the perfect snack to have before a night-out in your tight dress. Sip on cucumber-infused water while munching on sliced cucumber with lemon & try bulking up your salads and sandwiches with cucumber slices. Try refreshing cucumber recipes like cucumber salsa, cucumber medley, fresh grated cucumber with yogurt and mint as dips
Flavor your food with lemon instead of sauces: Squeeze lemon onto salads, to add a tinge of flavor. This will ensure you don't dive into an unnecessary mayo binge. Lemon naturally detoxifies the body and helps get rid of acne. So next time shun that mayo &Squeeze, please!
Ditch the proteins: Protein foods generally require cooking and are harder for the body to digest and hence should be avoided during detoxing. Instead focus on raw fruits and vegetables to maintain an adequate balance.
Juice it up: Not a fan of veggies? Toss them in the blender and sip on them to hydrate yourself throughout the day. Vegetables such as carrots, cabbage, spinach, & beets are great for cleansing the digestive system.Let go of the sweet poison: Try to stay completely sugar free. Sugar has absolutely no nutritional benefit and that's why it is termed as 'empty' calories. Eating a sugar-free diet may allow you to lose weight more easily.Detoxing can do more than just boost energy levels, it also make your eyes sparkle and your skin glow.Plan to take up the detox challenge?Leave in a comment below.