Diets and the preparation of detox drinks have been widely popularized in the last decade by influencers on social media. They are not completely wrong when we realize the incredible number of toxins that enter our body every day.
What is even more dangerous is that you come into contact with toxins daily without realizing it. By definition, a toxin is any toxic substance of plant, microbial or animal origin. Among other things, it may be traces of pesticides still present on your fruits and vegetables as well as the toxic substances used in the design of cosmetics that you use daily.
A detox cure is a detoxification treatment aimed at ejecting or inactivating toxins of internal or external origin. Most of these cures are based on the preparation of a specific drink, whose ingredients have important health benefits and which help the optimal functioning of the emunctory organs.
The main emunctory organs are 5 in number and their mission is to eject the toxins out of the human body. They are therefore: the liver, kidneys, skin, lungs and pancreas.
Lemon, the first detox ally
Lemon is an important source of fiber such as pectin. It is a soluble fiber beneficial to the proper functioning of your intestinal flora. It promotes a better assimilation of nutrients and encourages the synthesis of intestinal hormones that are essential for the proper functioning of the digestive organs, for example the liver which is one of the 5 main emunctory organs. Lemon contains a high concentration of citric acid. The latter actually helps to limit the calcium deposits that are behind the formation of kidney stones. This protects your kidneys so that they effectively perform their role of emunctory organ: ejecting toxins via the urinary tract.
Lemon contains a number of antioxidants, including flavonoids that actively fight the presence of free radicals active in the body.
Cayenne pepper for a spicy cure
Integrating the Cayenne pepper into a detox cure can seem like a crazy idea. But do you think that it can significantly improve your digestive health, which makes your body more able to cope with toxins ingurgated nutritionally. If you want to lose weight, Cayenne pepper can be a great ally. It contains capsaicin, an active component that actively burns fat.
Preparation of the drink
To prepare this drink, you need:
- 1 lemon, preferably organic
- 1 teaspoon of honey
- ½ teaspoon of cayenne pepper
- ½ liter of water
For this, squeeze the lemon juice into the water, add the pepper and honey. Mix energetically until the ingredients are homogenous. You can use this drink all day but make sure to finish it before the end of the day because it will spoil after this time.
Warnings
This drink is prohibited to people allergic to chilli, who suffer from irritable bowel syndrome or hemorrhoids. It is also not recommended, especially because of the presence of lemon, to take in case of burns or stomach ulcers, and in case of citrus allergies. Also, it is recommended not to brush your teeth, just after consuming this drink because the acidity of the lemon tends to damage the enamel of your teeth. Wait 20 minutes to allow the mineralization of your teeth then brush, you can also rinse your mouth with clear water.
