One of the natural ways to detox your body is through detox water. Drinking water doesn’t have to be boring, especially with various flavors to add and mix to your drink. Whether you’re in the mood for something fruity or fragrant, something to reduce your belly fat or give you a clear skin, these detox water ideas are the best ways to stay healthy and hydrated. Start your detox diet and try these 15 detox water recipes with delightful flavors you'll enjoy!
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1. Strawberry Detox Water
Did you know that strawberries are one of nature’s “super foods”? This detox water recipe will definitely boost your health. Adding strawberry slices to your water bottle will not only control your blood sugar levels but will also provide you with loads of vitamins and antioxidants.
Ingredients:
- Sprigs of fresh herbs (preferably thyme)
- Water
- Slices of fresh strawberries
Step 1: Slice the fresh strawberries thinly.
Step 2: Add your strawberries, thyme, and water to the pitcher.
Step 3: Let the slices of strawberry and sprig of herbs sit, preferably overnight to get the best flavor of the strawberry infused water.
2. Lemon Detox Water
This one fruit wonder drink has been incredibly popular for a reason. Slices of lemon help raise a body’s pH level to an alkaline state. This is especially important for the body tissue of a person. So what are you waiting for? Load up on some lemons and flavor up your water today.
Ingredients:
- Cold water
- Warm water
- Half of a lemon
Step 1: Squeeze lemon juice into a glass.
Step 2: Mix in the water and drink.
3. Belly Slimming Detox Water
Sometimes a little belly slimming detox water helps banish the bulge. To do this, simply slice up some cucumbers, strawberries, and basil, and add these to your pitcher of water.
Ingredients:
- Roughly chopped basil
- Ice and water
- Sliced strawberries
- Sliced cucumber
Step 1: Mix together all the ingredients in a glass.
Step 2: Let this sit for at least 5 minutes in the fridge and enjoy.
4. Apple And Cinnamon Detox Water
Love the earthy taste of cinnamon? Add food-grade cinnamon sticks and slices of apple in your iced water. If you’d like a stronger flavor, you can even let this drink sit overnight in the fridge.
Ingredients:
- 2 apples
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- Water
Step 1: Cut the apples into chunks.
Step 2: Place the cut up apples, cinnamon sticks, and water in a pitcher. Let this chill overnight.
Step 3: Add ice and serve.
5. Slim-Down Detox Water
Make this detox water recipe by adding slices of lemon, grapefruit, and fresh mint into a pitcher. If you’re looking for substitutes, you can use limes instead of lemons, and cucumbers instead of grapefruits.
Ingredients:
- Lemon
- Grapefruit
- Fresh mint
- Ice and water
Step 1: Mix together all the ingredients in a glass.
Step 2: Let this sit for at least 5 minutes in the fridge and enjoy.
6. Chia Detox Water
Aside from adding chia seeds to your yogurt and smoothies, why not add a tablespoon to your water as well? Don’t forget to shake and let the seeds sit for about 10 minutes to let them absorb the water. For a touch of flavor, feel free to add lime juice and agave nectar.
Ingredients:
- Water
- Chia seeds
- Lime juice
- Agave nectar
Step 1: Add chia seeds to a jar or glass filled with water. Shake well and let this sit for at least 10 minutes.
Step 2: Add lime juice and agave nectar to taste. Shake well before serving.
7. Flat Belly Detox Water
Make this flat belly detox water by placing raspberries, dates, and lemon slices at the bottom of a jar. For an extra kick of citrus, you can also add 1 drop of lemon essential oil.
Ingredients:
- Water
- Raspberries
- Dates
- Lemon (cut in half)
Step 1: Place the raspberries, dates, and lemons in a jar and add the water. Let this steep for an hour.
Step 2: Once ready, remove the lemon slices and squeeze the juice into the water.
8. Lemon Berry Flush Fat Spa Water
What I love about this spa water recipe is how you can enjoy it all year long because you can use both fresh or frozen berries. Personally, I recommend buying organic ones at the farmer's market.
Ingredients:
- Blueberries
- Raspberries
- Slices of lemon
- Water
Step 1: Mix together half a cup each of blueberries and raspberries, a cup of lemon slices, and 3 cups of water.
Step 2: Let this steep overnight and pour into a glass to drink the day after.
9. Dr. Oz’s Weight Loss Water
I make this detox water whenever we have an extra bag of grapefruits. Just remember not to add too much of the grapefruit slices. A few extra slices can turn the water slightly bitter.
Ingredients:
- Cucumber slices
- Tangerine slices
- Grapefruit slices
- WaterPeppermint
Step 1: Mix together the first three ingredients in a pitcher.
Step 2: Pop a peppermint in.
Step 3: Leave this in the fridge for 1-2 hours then enjoy.
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10. Energy Boost Detox Water
On a coffee detox? Try this energy boost detox water recipe. All you have to do is add slices of lemon, cucumber, orange, and strawberries into a pitcher of water. Don’t forget to place a handful of blueberries and blackberries as well for an added kick of energy.
Ingredients:
- Lemon slices
- Cucumber slices
- Orange slices
- Strawberries
- Water
Step 1: Mix together all the ingredients in a glass.
Step 2: Let this sit for at least 5 minutes in the fridge and enjoy.
11. Strawberry, Lime, Cucumber, and Mint Detox Water
Slice up some strawberries, cucumbers, limes, and mint leaves for this tasty detox water. Don’t forget to add extra ice cubes to make this drink perfect for a sunny spring or summer day!
Ingredients:
- Slices of strawberry
- Slices of Lime
- Slices of Cucumber
- Few Mint leaves
- Water
- Ice
Step 1: Mix the entire ingredients together in a glass.
Step 2: Let this sit for at least 10 minutes in the fridge and enjoy.
12. Stress Reducer Detox Water
Remember, when making this stress reducer detox water, the longer you wait for the ingredients to steep, the more flavorful your drink will be. I recommend waiting at least 10 minutes for the flavors to release.
Ingredients:
- Strawberry slices
- Cucumber slices
- Lime slices
- Crushed mint leaves
- Water and ice
Step 1: Mix together all the ingredients in a glass.
Step 2: Let this sit for at least 10 minutes in the fridge and have a refreshing drink after.
13. Lemon Coconut Detox Water
Nuts about coconut water? All you have to do is swap out regular water with coconut water for this refreshing drink. By the way, did I mention coconut water has tons of hydrating electrolytes? That’s a total win!
Ingredients:
- Coconut water
- Lemon juice
- Pure aloe vera juice
- Liquid Stevia
- Water
Step 1: Mix together all the ingredients in a glass.
Step 2: Serve with a few ice cubes and enjoy.
14. Strawberry Watermelon Flush Fat Detox Water
Run your slices of watermelon, strawberries, and peeled lemon through a juicer then add water to the mixture. To keep this delicious drink cool, I recommend adding 2-3 ice cubes per glass.
Ingredients:
- 3 cups of seeded and diced watermelon
- Strawberries
- Lemon juice
- Water
Step 1: Place the watermelon and strawberries in a juicer then pour the juice into a jar.
Step 2: Add the lemon juice and water. Serve with ice.
15. Dieter’s Wonder Water
The secret to a more potent apple flavor is to slice your green apples into thin pieces, allowing more surface area to permeate with the water. Doing so will allow more flavor to be infused in the water.
Ingredients:
- Water
- Green apple
- Cucumber
- Mint leaves
Step 1: Thinly slice the green apples and place these inside a pitcher of water.
Step 2: Grab your mint leaves and remove the leaves from the stems. Crush them as well to bring out the herb’s flavor.
Step 3: Add the leaves to the pitcher and let everything steep overnight.
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Now that you’ve got a whole list of homemade detox water recipes, I hope you give some of the recipes a try not only during the spring and summer months but year round. Remember, it’s super important to stay hydrated during the sweltering seasons, so get to slicing and start drinking!
Have you tried one of these detox water recipes? Let us know in the comments section below.
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Editor’s Note – This post was originally published on May 29, 2017 and has been updated for quality and relevancy.
These are great waters for detoxification
I don’t think I’m being flushed though but
Thank you