Lemon Water for Cleansing

Whether you are trying to lose some weight or just want to have a refreshing drink that is good for your body lemon water is always the best way to flush all the toxins in your body, not only its refreshing but its also health.

Why detoxify?

Detoxify means cleansing our body from toxins maintaining a healthy digestive system and to maintain overall health. The body does have a system in place to detoxify these harmful toxins. The most important cleansing organ is the liver. Eliminative channels include the bowels (the digestive system), kidneys, skin, lungs, and lymphatic system.

In this entry I will be teaching you how to create this refreshing Lemon Water Drink that will surely satisfy your tastebuds.

Ingredients:

1-2 Liters of Water (depending on how strong you want it to taste)
Part 1 of Watermelon
1 Lemon or Lime
Handful of fresh mint leaves (about 10-13)
Ice Cubes

Directions:

- Slice up a good amount of watermelon and cut it into pieces then put them in a jug or pitcher.
- Cut 1 juicy lime into wedges and toss in he watermelon.
- Add a handful of fresh mint leaves and pour in 1-2 liters of cool water filling the jug
- Let it sit for overnight to let all the flavours come out

When serving, just add ice cubes and enjoy daily.

*You may use cucumber as a replacement to watermelon.


If you have any questions feel free to ask me. Enjoy your detox drink!

source: everydayroots.com for this refreshing drink and photo