The strongest and brightest colours in fruit can often signify the greatest health benefits. In the case of the wonderful strawberry, this is certainly the case. Although it is best to consume strawberries ‘in season’ (i.e. during the summer months), they are available all year around, thanks to importation and the use of hot houses. They are natural cleansers and provide your body with essential nutrients, vitamins and antioxidants. They make a useful (and delicious) component of a calorie-controlled diet.
The juice of strawberries is packed with minerals and vitamins. If you make strawberry water a part of your diet you can lose weight, detox and get healthy at the same time. Here we tell you more about how you can do that!
“Detoxing’ is not a modern concept. For centuries, civilisations have recognised the need to cleanse the body of accumulated toxins. Our modern lifestyles make it even more important. We are bombarded with free-radicals and toxins every day of our lives, and they may be linked to chronic diseases like diabetes and cancer. They enter our body in fast food, artificial products and pollution. We can do little to control this because pollution is everywhere. However, we can help our bodies get rid of the toxins so that they don’t build up and cause problems.
Not all toxins are artificial – we live in a world with millions of micro-organisms in it and some of them live in and on our bodies. They produce their own toxins which can cause health problems for us – the host. We need to detox every now and again to rid ourselves of these toxins.
So, how do you know if you need a detox? The answer is that your body will tell you! Are you feeling tired and run-down? Is your skin breaking out in spots or developing dry patches? Are you getting headaches and muscle cramps for no reason?
These could all be signs that the toxins are building up in your body. It is time to do something about it!
Drink one glass of strawberry before breakfast every morning for ten days every month in order to cleanse your body. Do this for the first ten days of the month – it will be easier to remember!
The following recipe is simple and this drink can be enjoyed by the whole family. Never add any sweeteners to it as it will ruin the detoxifying properties.
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