Detox water is a beverage that has become quite familiar in recent years, let’s join TasteVN in the kitchen to learn how to make Lemon Orange Detox, Apple Cinnamon Detox, and Strawberry Detox.
1. Lemon Orange Detox
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Preparation
10 minutes
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Processing
5 hours
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Lemon Orange Detox For 1 bottle of water 500 ml
Filtered water 500 ml Cucumber 1/2 piece Orange 1/2 piece Yellow or green lemon 1/2 piece Mint leaves 5 g
Tips for choosing good yellow oranges:
You should choose oranges that are uniformly yellow, with thin, glossy skin that indicates they are juicy. When selecting, opt for firm fruits; soft and spongy ones are likely to be spoiled. For this drink, you should choose American yellow oranges (Navel oranges) that are sweet, juicy, and have a light fragrance to enhance the taste of the water.
Oranges can be kept at room temperature for about a week, or stored in the refrigerator for about two weeks while still ensuring freshness.
Oranges and lemons contain a lot of vitamin C and flavonoids that help reduce bad cholesterol in the blood and boost the immune system.
Cucumbers are high in fiber, vitamin B, and other essential micronutrients that aid in better digestive function and prevent fat accumulation in the body.
Tools: Water Bottle, knife, cutting board, spoon,…
How to prepare Lemon Orange Detox
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Prepare the ingredients
Wash the cucumber, orange, lemon, and mint leaves with clean water and salt water.
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Cut the fruit
Using a knife, slice (about 3mm thick) the cucumber, lemon, and orange.
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Put the ingredients in the jar
Place all the ingredients in a glass jar with a lid, then pour in 500ml of filtered water.
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Soak in detox water
Place the detox water jar in the fridge for about 4 – 5 hours, or let the mixture soak overnight in the fridge and then you can use it.
2. Apple Cinnamon Detox
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Preparation
10 minutes
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Processing
5 hours
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Apple Cinnamon Detox For 1 bottle of 500 ml
Green or red apple 1 fruit Filtered water 500 ml Cinnamon 10 gr
Tips for choosing good apples:
- You should choose apples that are not too big or too small. Ripe apples with a slight sour taste, red or green apples are usually firm rather than mushy.
- Choose apples that are intact, with skin not bruised, worm-eaten, or showing signs of spoilage. The stem should still be fresh, not wilted.
Red or green apples contain vitamins A, C, E, potassium, essential nutrients, along with antioxidants and a significant amount of pectin to help regulate blood pressure and effectively reduce blood sugar levels.
Cinnamon has warming properties, helps the body stay warmer, regulates blood sugar, reduces bad cholesterol, alleviates pain, has anti-inflammatory effects, and enhances memory,….
How to make Apple Cinnamon Detox
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Prepare the ingredients
Wash the apples clean, leave the skin on and slice thinly about 2 – 3 mm.
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Add ingredients to the container
Place the sliced apples and cinnamon into a glass jar with a lid, then pour in 500 ml of water.
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Soak the detox water
Place the detox jar in the refrigerator for about 4 – 5 hours, or soak the mixture overnight in the fridge and then it’s ready to use.
3. Strawberry Detox
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Preparation
10 minutes
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Processing
5 hours
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Strawberry Detox For 1 bottle of water 500 ml
Filtered water 500 ml Yellow or green lemon 1 fruit Strawberries 10 fruits Mint leaves 5 g
Tools: Water Bottle, knife, cutting board, spoon,…
How to choose good strawberries:
- Choose fruits that are bright red, juicy, with fresh green stems and leaves.
- Avoid selecting green fruits or those with many spots as strawberries do not ripen after being picked like other fruits.
- The strawberry should have a distinctive fragrance.
Lemon has a slightly bitter, mildly astringent peel, combined with fragrant strawberries, slightly sweet and sour, will provide a delicious flavor and has antibacterial properties, boosting the immune system.
How to make Strawberry Detox
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Prepare the ingredients
Wash the strawberries, lemon, and mint leaves thoroughly.
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Cutting fruits
Use knife, cut into thin slices about 3 mm for lemon, while strawberries should be cut in half, or quartered as well.
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Add ingredients to the jar
Put all the ingredients into a glass jar with a lid and then add 500 ml of filtered water.
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Soak in detox water
Place the detox water jar in the fridge for about 4 – 5 hours, or let the mixture soak overnight in the fridge and then you can use it.
Tips and notes when making detox water:
- The peel of oranges and lemons contains essential oils, which can often be bitter, causing discomfort for those trying it for the first time. You can remove the peel when soaking, but TasteVN still encourages you to keep the peels intact when making detox, as it will provide better results thanks to those essential oils.
- You can also combine other sweet fruits (like apples, grapes, pineapples, pomegranates,…) when using oranges or lemons, helping you to balance the sour taste more.
- It is recommended to use cool water (room temperature) to make detox water, avoiding hot water as it can easily lose the vitamin content in the fruits.
Storage instructions:
- It is best to store it in the refrigerator at a temperature of about 3 degrees Celsius.
- Avoid direct sunlight.
- Do not use detox water for more than 24 hours, meaning you should make a moderate amount, prepare it fresh daily.
- Store in a glass jar with a tight lid.
- Avoid storing detox water in plastic bottles or thermal containers, as the acidic components of fruits like oranges and lemons can cause chemical reactions on the surface of the container material.
Usage time:
- It is advisable to use detox water according to a specific regimen to monitor the results achieved. For example, some people drink detox for 3 – 7 days, others for 14 days, and some for up to 30 days.
- Use detox water no later than 20 minutes after taking it out of the fridge, because if left at room temperature for 4 – 5 hours, the components in the detox can easily degrade, creating an environment for bacteria and mold to grow.
- When you have about 1/2 of the jar left, you can save it by adding more water, then soak it for 4 hours in the refrigerator to continue using, before eating or discarding the fruit pulp.
See details: What is Detox Water? When should you drink it and what to note when starting?.
Above are 3 ways to make detox water that TasteVN guides you. Wish you success.
*Refer to information, images, and recipes from: healthline.com.
