10 DIY “Detox” Waters That Actually Taste Great

We'll level with you: most health products and diets that revolve around the word "detox" tend to be more trouble than they're worth. Drinking nothing but fresh juice for days on end is likely to leave you low on fiber, protein, and fat – three essential pieces of the healthy body puzzle. But the recipes below are just what the doctor ordered. The "detox waters" are healthy, invigorating elixirs that will hydrate you while providing vitamins, electrolytes, and plenty of other important nutrients – and drinking them before a meal can help you to feel fuller and prevent overeating. (Plus, serving them to guests will make you look like the classiest darn host around.)

Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us Living Healthy We’ll level with you: most health products and diets that revolve around the word “detox” tend to be more trouble than they’re worth. Drinking nothing but fresh juice for days on end is likely to leave you low on fiber, protein, and fat – three essential pieces of the healthy body puzzle. But the recipes below are just what the doctor ordered. The “detox waters” are healthy, invigorating elixirs that will hydrate you while providing vitamins, electrolytes, and plenty of other important nutrients – and drinking them before a meal can help you to feel fuller and prevent overeating.  (Plus, serving them to guests will make you look like the classiest darn host around.) Nicholas English Editor, About.com Health WEIGHT TRAINING 7 Homemade Sports Drinks That Are Healthier, Tastier, and Contain More Than Just Sugar  By Chris Freytag Weight Training Expert READ NOW alternative medicine 10 DIY "Detox" Waters That Actually Taste Great   By Cathy Wong, ND Alternative Medicine Expert READ NOW WEIGHT TRAINING Cookie Dough Shakes? 8 Healthy Protein Drinks That Taste Like Candy    By Chris Freytag Weight Training Expert READ NOW about.com Want to Cut Back on Sugar? Here's Your Guide    By the Experts of About.com Health READ NOW HEALTHY AGING You Can Actually Eat Your Water - Not Drink It - With These 23 Foods    By Sharon Basaraba Healthy Aging Expert READ NOW Trending Now • 10 Hearty Breakfasts That Don't Use Milk • The 6 Fastest Low Carb Meals on Earth • Should You Exercise When You're Sick? • 7 Tips to Stop Food Cravings in Their Tracks • Your Inbox Deserves Better – Start Here Advertisement About Health  |  Follow Us You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Living Healthy newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2016 About.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.