If imitation is considered the best form of flattery, then just take a look at all the copy-cat Fat Flush Waters online.
There sure are many different versions of my popular detox staple, but I have collected all my very best originals right here for your sipping enjoyment. Here are my Top 10 Fat Flush Waters to help get you ready for the fall season.
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Cranberry H2O –This foundational Fat Flushing beverage helps melt away stubborn cellulite and release fluid from waterlogged tissues while decongesting the lymph. Simply add 8 ounces unsweetened cranberry juice or 3 tablespoons concentrate to 56 ounces plain filtered water. Or you can easily make your own pure cranberry juice. Wash 1 (12-ounce) bag fresh cranberries. Place the berries in a blender with 4 cups plain filtered water. Blend on high speed for 2 to 3 minutes. Pour the cranberry mixture into a saucepan; heat over medium-high heat, being careful not to let the mixture boil. Decrease the heat to medium-low; simmer for about 30 minutes; remove from heat and let cool. Pour into a container and refrigerate.
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Hot Lemon Water – Sipping this palate-cleansing drink upon arising will gently help to flush both your liver and kidneys of accumulated toxins and wastes. Mix 1 cup of hot filtered water with the juice of ½ lemon or lime and enjoy first thing in the am.
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Spiced Lemon Toddy – A take-off on the Hot Lemon Water, adding a pinch of aromatic ginger and cinnamon gives your digestion a warming boost to kick-start elimination, especially in the cold weather. Combine 1 cup hot water with the juice of ½ lemon, a pinch of ground ginger and a pinch of ground cinnamon.
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Lemon Water with Rosemary – As a potent antioxidant and energy booster, rosemary makes a wonderful pairing with lemon in this water. Mix 2 springs rosemary with 1 sliced lemon in 1 pint of water.
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Green Life Cocktail – The Green Life Cocktail will purify your system in one green sweep. The added benefits of the probiotic Flora-Key and Cranberry H2O work together with chlorophyll-rich greens to clear the path for detoxification. Mix 1 teaspoon Uni Key Daily Greens with 1 teaspoon Uni Key Flora-Key and 8 ounces Cranberry H2O to aid the kidneys.
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Peppermint Water – Very refreshing, peppermint water is good for settling the digestive tract and calming to the nervous system as well. Mix 1 teaspoon fresh peppermint with 1 pint purified water. Place in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer for about 15 minutes. Strain and enjoy, hot or cold, to take the edge off of gas and bloat.
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Cucumber Water with Tarragon – This savory and elegant combination is high in antioxidants and long on flavor. Tarragon helps to eliminate parasites in children, acts like a natural diuretic, and supports digestive function. Add 1 bunch of Tarragon in 1 pint of filtered water. Add ½ sliced cucumber and let flavors meld together for about 2 hours.
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Grapefruit Water with Basil – Grapefruit and Basil are a perfect example of a perfect pairing. Basil helps ease nervous exhaustion, anxiety, colds, depression, substance abuse, and drug withdrawal. Mix 2 large basil sprigs into 1 pint of water. Add 1 small grapefruit, peeled and sliced, and let steep for a few hours.
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Parsley Water – Parsley is a great natural diuretic, high in potassium and other alkalinizing minerals. This water is very helpful for relief of painful urination. Place 1 teaspoon fresh parsley and 1 pint of purified water in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer for about 15 minutes. Strain and enjoy, hot or cold.
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Fennel Water – Fennel is an excellent herb for relieving gas and indigestion. Used by mothers for years to control infant colic, fennel has a licorice-like taste that lends itself well to a refreshing beverage. In a small saucepan, add 1 teaspoon whole fennel seeds in 1 pint of purified water. Boil for about 15 to 20 minutes. Strain and enjoy hot or cold, garnished with a slice of orange.
Which Fat Flushing water is YOUR favorite?
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