Do you want to flush out your system after an overindulgence and immediately get your mind and body back on the healthy track? Well then look no further! As you probably know, living in the very social New York City, our clients at times come to us after a night or weekend of social engagements and want to minimize the damage from the overindulgences, so we’re armed and ready to help! 😉 Although your body is equipped to detox and cleanse itself on its own, naturally, certain health-promoting foods and drinks, assist it in its process. Not only is this ingredient combo the perfect pair for a refreshing and thirst quenching drink, but it will also help in this process and to flush bloat and toxins.
Psst… looking for more great, low-calorie drinks that help flush bloat? Here are some to try…
Orange-Lime Sparkling Refresher
Sparkling Cucumber Detox and Refresher
Apple Cider Vinegar Detox Drink
One thing we’ve often noticed is that when we feel heavy and like we’ve overdone it, it’s hard to start gulping down water. One of the best things about this drink (aside from what it does to help “flush” your body, of course 😉 ) is that it tastes great and that alone encourages you to fill your stomach with it, rather than dig yourself deeper in the hole with more food or other drinks. And for some reason, the grapefruit, particularly, for us is such a great addition to the water–in getting us to sip. 🙂
Here’s what this delish drink is all about…
For starters, water is the elixir of life! It regulates the bowel, helps your body remain cool through perspiration, flushes out toxins, and aids in digestion. By infusing water with grapefruit and rosemary, this refreshing and tasty concoction is one you will want to keep drinking throughout the day especially at those times when you want a healthy “system” reboot and a nice flush. The water in combination with the grapefruits’ potassium– will help to restore normal fluid balance and flush salt. Buh bye bloat! 😉
Another bonus? You’ll boost your immunity and help to prevent free radicals from damaging your cells and from causing inflammation thanks to grapefruit’s Vitamin C. As you stop damage and inflammation on the inside, your body can rest, relax and recharge –more peaceful on the inside for rejuvenation!
Rosemary’s helpful detox perk:
Rosemary is a fantastic way to get antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds that help to fight the damage from stress, pollution and everyday living—as well as the damage from less than healthy food and drink. Rosemary’s powerful compounds seem to neutralize those harmful free radicals, help boost the immunity and improve blood circulation—helping to deliver nutrients and oxygen throughout your body and to your skin—helping it to glow (awesome for those days when you feel lackluster!).
Rosemary’s anti-bloat benefit:
Pssst…Get this…In Europe rosemary is often used to help treat indigestion – and Germany’s Commission E has even approved it for its treatment. Although there is currently no scientific evidence to support this, we believe rosemary is so good for your detox drink that you’ve got nothing to lose but possibly a little indigestion and bloat!
Grapefruit Rosemary Detox Infusion
Servings 2
Serving Size – 1 cup
Ingredients
16 ounces water
6 slices of grapefruit*
3 tbsp of fresh grapefruit juice
Several sprigs of rosemary
Ice
Directions
- Slice grapefruit and squeeze juice into the water. Place additional slices into water.
- Add rosemary and ice to the container.
- Chill for an hour. Serve and enjoy your refreshed, rejuvenated new self!
Nutritional Information
Total calories 15 calories, 0 g fat, 4 g carbs, 4 g sugar, 0 g fiber, 0 mg sodium, 0 g protein
*Important Note: There are some medications drugs that may interact with grapefruit and some may result in potentially fatal side effects. Some of the medications include statins that lower cholesterol (such as atorvastatin, lovastatin, and simvastatin), some antibiotics, cancer drugs, and heart drugs. Grapefruit contains furanocoumarins, which block an enzyme that normally breaks down certain medications in the body. If it’s left unchecked, medication levels can grow toxic in the body
- 16 ounces water
- 6 slices of grapefruit
- 3 tbsp of fresh grapefruit juice
- Several sprigs of rosemary
- Ice
- Slice grapefruit and squeeze juice into the water. Place additional slices into water.
- Add rosemary and ice to the container.
- Chill for an hour. Serve and enjoy your refreshed, rejuvenated new self!
Grapefruit contains furanocoumarins, which block an enzyme that normally breaks down certain medications in the body. If it's left unchecked, medication levels can grow toxic in the body