Tea for Detox: 6 Effective Teas and Infusions for Cleansing Your Body

Detoxifying our body will allow us to take optimal advantage of the nutrients in the food we eat, have more energy, and enjoy better health.

Day after day the body is exposed to different toxins.

These can be generated by ourselves (inadequate nutrition) or by external agents (pollution, gas emissions, etc.). Therefore, there are infusions to detoxify the body that can help us daily to get rid of them.

Toxins can cause deterioration and severe damage to the body, especially when they are not properly evacuated, causing the depurative organs to suffer some disorders.

The accumulation of toxins can cause insomnia, diarrhea, fluid retention, or digestive problems, among other problems.

Although it is impossible to avoid all toxins, we can follow an eating plan that will lead us to a better quality of life.

In addition to cleansing our body, a depurative diet improves nutrition and increases enzymes while helping to regenerate cells.

It is important to emphasize that to carry out this plan it is essential to stop consuming foods such as coffee, alcohol, red meat, flour, and refined sugars. Let’s see some infusions that will help us to detoxify the body.

Green Tea

Being a drink rich in antioxidants, green tea is a great ally when it comes to strengthening defenses and preventing diseases such as hypertension, flu, asthma, and even stress.

Its consumption not only promotes the elimination of toxins but also helps to lose weight. According to some research, green tea increases fat-burning and metabolic rates.

On the other hand, thanks to its caffeine content, it improves physical performance and helps an optimal utilization of fat as a source of energy.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon of crushed green tea (10 g).
• 1 cup of water (250 ml).

Preparation

• Pour a tablespoon of tea over a strainer or filter.
• Place a pot with a cup of water on the stove. Make sure the water does not come to a boil, or the tea will become bitter.
• Place the strainer on top of the cup in which you will serve the tea, pour the hot water and let it steep for 3 minutes.
• If you wish, sweeten your drink with a little honey.
• Note: It is recommended to consume this infusion before the afternoon, as it may cause insomnia in very rare cases.

Lemon Infusion

Containing high levels of vitamin C, lemon is an excellent antioxidant and antiseptic.

Thus, it helps fight against free radicals that cause aging and malfunctioning of the body.

Ingredients

• 4 cups of water (1 liter).
• 2 lemons (we will use their peel and juice).

Preparation

• Bring the water to a boil and infuse the lemon peel for about 10 minutes.
• After this time, add the juice.
• Serve and sweeten with a little honey if necessary.

Thyme Infusion

Thyme has antiseptic and disinfectant qualities, which makes it ideal for improving liver function. We cannot forget that this is in charge, together with the kidneys, of eliminating impurities from our bodies.

Ingredients

• 2 cups of water (500 ml).
• 2 tablespoons of ground thyme (20 g).

Preparation

• Heat the water and, when it comes to a boil, turn off the heat and add the two tablespoons of thyme.
• Cover and let it stand for 5 minutes.
• After the indicated time, filter through a strainer.
• If you wish, you can sweeten it with stevia or honey.

Elderberry Infusion

This drink has a mainly diuretic and sudorific (causing sweating) function, which naturally accelerates the expulsion of toxins.

Ingredients

• 2 cups of water (500 ml).
• 2 tablespoons of ground elderberry leaf (20 g).

Preparation

• Boil the water with the 2 tablespoons of elderberry leaf for 5 minutes.
• Let it stand until it cools down a little, strain, and consume.

Celery Infusion

This vegetable provides diuretic and antioxidant benefits. Thanks to its properties it favors the elimination of liquids and toxins. It is ideal for detoxifying the body.

Ingredients

• 4 cups of water (1 liter).
• The leaves of the whole celery.

Preparation

• Heat the liter of water and, when it comes to a boil, add the celery leaves.
• Let it boil for 3 minutes and turn off the fire.
• Cover and let stand for another 3 minutes.
• Strain before serving.
• Sweeten with honey if desired.

Dandelion Infusion

The dandelion is antioxidant and plays a vital role as a blood purifier, it decongests the liver and is a potent anti-inflammatory. It is therefore essential for detoxifying

Ingredients

• 1 cup of water (250 ml).
• 1 tablespoon of dandelion (10 g).

Preparation

• Heat one cup of water and, when it reaches boiling point, add the dandelion.
• Let it infuse for 3 minutes and turn off the heat.
• Cover and let steep for another 5 minutes.
• Strain and, if desired, sweeten with honey.

Although these infusions are known for their properties to promote weight loss, they are very effective in achieving a healthy body free of toxins. We encourage you to try them, so will you start detoxifying your body today?

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