I like to have my detox drink in the morning and cold. When you add ice cubes, it really wakes you up. Also, I add little bit of club soda to make it extra refreshing.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of water (I personally like a club soda to make it more refreshing)
- 1 cup of 100% organic pure cranberry juice (no sugar)
- 1 teaspoon of organic apple cider vinegar
- squeeze half of fresh lemon
- Optional: 1 teaspoon raw honey
In a glass or jar, combine cranberry juice, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, and water. Stir well.
Drink first thing in the morning or 30 minutes before meals for best results.
Health benefits of each ingredient, especially when consumed together in detox drinks or wellness routines:
🫐 Organic Pure Cranberry Juice
- Urinary Tract Health: Rich in proanthocyanidins, cranberries help prevent harmful bacteria (like E. coli) from adhering to the bladder wall, reducing the risk of urinary tract infections.
- Antioxidant Power: Packed with polyphenols and vitamin C, cranberry juice helps fight oxidative stress and inflammation, supporting heart and immune health.
- Digestive Aid: Its natural acidity can help improve digestion and balance gut bacteria.
- Liver Detox Support: Contains compounds that may assist the liver in flushing out toxins more efficiently.
🍎 Apple Cider Vinegar
- Supports Weight Loss: Apple Cider Vinegar may help increase feelings of fullness and regulate blood sugar levels, reducing cravings.
- Blood Sugar Control: Studies show Apple Cider Vinegar can improve insulin sensitivity and lower blood sugar spikes after meals.
- Gut Health & Digestion: Unfiltered Apple Cider Vinegar contains the mother – beneficial bacteria that can support a healthy gut microbiome.
- Detox & pH Balance: Though acidic outside the body, Apple Cider Vinegar is alkalizing when metabolized and may support a balanced internal pH.
🍋 Lemon
- High in Vitamin C: Strengthens the immune system, boosts collagen production, and helps protect cells from free radical damage.
- Digestive Cleanser: Stimulates bile production and helps flush out toxins from the liver and digestive tract.
- Alkalizing Effects: Despite its acidity, lemon promotes an alkaline environment in the body once metabolized.
- Hydration & Skin Benefits: Enhances hydration and helps clear skin through detoxification and antioxidant support.
Combined, these ingredients can synergistically:
- Boost metabolism
- Promote detoxification
- Support digestion
- Help balance blood sugar
- Strengthen the immune system
💡 Tips for Use:
- Start slowly: If you’re new to Apple Cider Vinegar or detox drinks, begin with 1–2 teaspoons of vinegar and increase to 1 tablespoon as tolerated.
- Cycle it: Try for 5–7 days, then take a break to avoid over-acidifying the stomach.
This drink may help improve digestion, curb sugar cravings, and support gentle detoxification.
