The large intestine is made up of a muscular tube called the colon, which; ‘absorbs water and salt from the remaining food matter after it goes through the small intestine’. The experts also say that our colon is a major contributor to the ‘storage and controlled evacuation of fecal material and digestion and absorption of undigested food,’ states Turnbull et al. And, considering the fact that the colon does so much for our digestive system, it is definitely a good idea to give it a clean out every now and again! Below are a few of the ingredients found in our detox recipe that will help with that colon cleanse!
Ginger – Health Benefits:
First of all, you should know that ginger is a delicious, vibrant and healthy ingredient that as been used for centuries to treat all sorts of ailments; ‘such as colds, nausea, arthritis, migraines, and hypertension,’ states Bode and Dong. It makes for a perfect ingredient in our cleansing drink as it also ‘stimulates digestion, absorption, relieves constipation and flatulence by increasing muscular activity in the digestive tract. Yes, you can use ginger for almost everything, including our colon cleanse found below. You’ll be addicted to ginger after trying just one – you can trust me on that
Lemon – Health Benefits:
We can easily say that lemon is one of the healthiest fruits on the planet. According to the experts, all citrus fruits are high in vitamin C and have excellent anti-oxidant properties plus many other incredible health benefits. Lemons, in particular, are an excellent digestive aid and when paired with warm water it can help your body by; ‘regulating stomach acids, promoting digestions, and providing remedies for disorders such as heartburn, bloating and acidity,’ states the European Journal of Pharmaceutical and Medical Research. Lemons are somewhat of a miracle fruit; they can do so much for your body and even clean your home!
Apples – Health Benefits:
Fiber is awesome! Apples are loaded with fiber, which is essential for a healthy digestive system. Soluble fiber that is abundant in apples; ’can help lower blood cholesterol, slow the absorption of carbohydrate from foods, and help stabilize blood sugar levels. The experts also claim that ‘Fiber affects the rate of digestion of foods, the absorption of nutrients, and the movement of waste products (stool) through the colon. And, by adding organic, fresh apple juice to your cleanse your colon will be squeaky clean in no time. Who knew an apple a day could literally keep the doctor away!
The 3-Juice Recipe
You will need the following ingredients
- ½ cup of organic, pure apple juice
- 2 tablespoons of freshly squeezed organic lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon of organic ginger juice
- ½ teaspoon of sea salt
- ½ cup of lukewarm filtered water
Directions:
- it’s very simple – you just have to combine all ingredients in a jug and stir! (You can multiply the measurements of each ingredient by 5 and make a whole jug-full at a time!)
- And, make sure you drink one large glass in the morning on an empty stomach.
- Drink another 2 large glasses with and after your lunch. And, don’t forget – another two large glasses should be consumed in the evening around 6-7pm.
This is also very important for you to know – you should drink at least 5 large glasses or around 8 small glasses of this magical juice so that you can fully reap the rewards of the juice cleanse. However, consult your doctor before carrying out the detox if you are pregnant, have diabetes or have any concerning allergies or health problems. This cleanse takes place over one day only. However, considering it will make you feel better than new, you may want to do it once a week! Why not give this 3-ingredient cleanse a shot and see your digestive system transform in a matter of hours! We really hope you find this article helpful and don’t forget to share it with your friends and family. Thank You and have a good one!
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