From time to time, detox is crucial for the human body. Detox performed at regular intervals strengthens the immune system and thus makes the body powerful against infections. Increased presence of toxins decrease the usual capabilities of the human body, due to which fat starts to accumulate in the body. By performing detoxification, one can get rid of these harmful toxins settled in the fat cells. If detox is done properly, it increases the metabolic rate of the body. As a result, one remains healthy, with a smoothly functioning digestive system.
If you feel that even your body needs a detox, you’ve come to the right place. Here are some powerful drinks that will cleanse your body and make you feel healthy and refreshed.

Sweet Cabbage Juice

Contrary to popular belief, cabbage juice actually tastes pretty good. This beverage is a great supplement for Vitamin C, Sulforaphane, as well as amino acids. Making this juice is super easy. It helps in preventing peptic ulcers, colon troubles, gastrointestinal diseases, acid reflux, and cancer. Drinking it while having lunch can lead to even better results.

Ingredients:
1/8 green cabbage
1/8 red cabbage
2 ribs celery
1/2 red bee, scrubbed
1 green apple, cored
1 carrot, scrubbed
1 lemon, peeled
1-inch piece ginger root, plus more to taste

Method:
Push the ingredients through your juicer, and strain through a fine mesh sieve.
Don’t forget to garnish it with a slice of lemon.

Detox Apple Juice
Apple juice not only tastes delightful but also supplies enough nutrients to your body. It is the most convenient way to pump quercetin (a natural antioxidant), Vitamin C and ascorbic acid into your body. Quercetin helps facilitate the proper functioning of the liver and the kidney by removing useless toxins. It even helps in building up the guard cells and enhancing the collagen production to get rid of many usual body problems.

Ingredients:
2  apples, cut in half
3 stalks celery, no leaves
1 cucumber
8 leaves kale
1/2 lemon, peeled
1 piece fresh ginger
Sprig of mint (optional)

Method:
Wash all ingredients well and pat dry.
Cut fruit and vegetables into 1-2 inch chunks. Remove any peels.
Place all ingredients in a juicer.
Process it into juice.

Mint- Papaya Juice
To cleanse your body, consider giving papaya juice a shot. It supplies some really beneficial vitamins to your body and improves digestion. For a change, try making papaya juice the way it is made in the tropical lands. Try to make the juice of the entire papaya fruit instead of making it from the papaya pulp only. Papaya juice holds great importance due to its vitamins, minerals and carotenoid content. It helps in protecting the kidneys, the eyes, and the tissues.

Ingredients:
1  papaya, ripened, peeled and seeds removed
1 medium-sized cucumber, unpeeled
1 green apple, unpeeled
A handful of mint
1 tsp raw honey
1 tsp ground cinnamon

Method:
Juice the papaya together with the cucumber and the apple and add the mint at the end.
Finish off by adding the raw honey and cinnamon.
Drink immediately or pour into an airtight container and keep in the fridge for up to 12 hours.

Aloe Vera Detox Juice
Aloe Vera tops the list of the supplements that enriching one’s beauty. This juice is basically tasteless, and due to its pulpy texture, a bit inconvenient to make. However, once you realize it’s miraculous functions, you’ll find that it’s worth the effort. Aloe Vera cleanses the skin, cures sunburn and treats abrasions. It is the best source of carbohydrates, digestive enzymes, and antioxidants, which makes it really effective for the inner body. It reduces inflammation in the body and provides comfort in painful situations.

Ingredients:
2-3 leaves of Aloe Vera
1 cup coconut water
1 small cucumber
½ lemon (skin on if organic)
¼ small pineapple

Method:
To prepare aloe vera juice, slit one of the edges with a sharp knife and open up the outer layer.
Scoop out the gel and discard the outer layer.
Put all ingredients in the juicer or blender.
Drink immediately.

Spinach-Cucumber Juice
Finally, it’s time to discuss one of the most beneficial drinks. Blending spinach and cucumber can amplify the benefits of both. Spinach keeps the heart secure, while cucumber helps in reducing cholesterol and fat. It is a detox drink that provides quick results to the user.

Ingredients:
5cm piece cucumber, chopped
1 big celery stick, chopped
Handful of spinach
150ml chilled unsweetened apple juice
Juice of a lime
Chilled coconut water, optional

Method:
Put the vegetables into a deep bowl with the apple and lime juices, and blitz them with a hand blender (or in a blender or food processor) until they become smooth.
Tip into a glass and drink as it is or dilute with coconut water for the consistency you like.

The interesting part about these drinks is that they can be mixed as per taste, in order to multiply their benefits. So, enjoy staying fit while drinking these scrumptious juices. Happy Detox!