Long Weekend Detox: What to Drink and The Ingredients You Should Look For
Almost the weekend!! I’ll be taking this one easy… brunch, maybe a visit to a Korean Spa (dying for a body scrub!!), lots of reading, a weekend detox… what can I say, I’m a grandma : ). If you follow me on Instagram, you already know that I spent last weekend in Mexico City, consuming my fair share of really, really delicious food and too much mezcal to count. It was definitely “letting loose” relative to my typical day to day lifestyle, and while it was totally worth it, I always feel a little sluggish after an indulgent weekend. After a long weekend, I try to be a little more conscious of what I’m putting into my body and focus on eating whole, clean foods and drinking a ton of liquids. I don’t do juice cleanses or extreme detoxes, but I do try to pick out certain ingredients that have detoxifying benefits and help get your body back to normal. Here’s what goes into my mini weekend detox and how it helps you get out of your weekend slump.
Long Weekend Detox: What to Drink and The Ingredients You Should Look For
What I’m sipping on:
+ Kombucha – satisfies my craving for something fizzy, not to mention is so beneficial to your health. Kombucha helps with digestion, boosts your immunity, and is claimed to aid with energy and weight loss.
+ Fresh juices – even though the juicing craze has died down a bit, fresh juices are still a great way to drink more liquid and get more fruits and vegetables easily. Making your own fresh is the best, but it can be time consuming and messy – when I’m on the go, I love Kreation, Beverly Hills Juice, and Juice Served Here in LA.
+ Water – duh! If you’re struggling to get enough water, you absolutely need a water infuser in your life! This one has totally changed my life – it makes water taste SO much better. My favorite combination is cucumber, lemon, and mint, but you can use a variety of fresh fruits and herbs to flavor your water. Water is essential for a weekend detox.
Detoxifying ingredients to look for:
+ Tumeric – anti-inflammatory and an antioxidant, which boosts your immunity. If you haven’t tried a turmeric latte yet, you need to do so!
+ Activated charcoal – flushes toxins out of your system. I love charcoal lemonade, but if you can’t find it nearby you can also take activated charcoal pills. Just be sure to drink lots of water with it!
+ Ginger – also an immune system booster and helps with inflammation and may even help prevent cancer.
+ Lemon – warm water with lemon in the morning has been shown to improve digestion and detoxify the body. None of that master cleanse BS.
+ Cucumber – another hydrating superfood that is full of vitamins and antioxidants. Yum!
+ Apple Cider Vinegar – adding a little bit of ACV in your beverage may help with weight loss and digestion.
Happy detox-ing!
xx, Amy
This is very helpful for me, I really need it. Thanks heaps for this post 🙂
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Looks like you had so much fun in Mexico! I’m missing my Kreation fixes, they’re so damn good.
xx
Lauren
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Ahh I LOVE Kreation. And they’re on Postmates…LOL. Mexico was a blast. Thanks for reading Lauren xx
This post is so insightful! Great work 🙂
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Those ingredients you listed are all so great for you. I’m not really on board with juice cleanses, but I do enjoy just having a juice now and then just because they can taste so good! That cucumber, lemon, and mint water combo sounds so refreshing, too.
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I love juices, but could never do a just juice cleanse! I NEED solid food, not to mention all that sugar is not great for you! xx
Great read. I didn’t know apple cider vinegar can aid with weight-loss. I keep buying for some reason (so now I have a cupboard full of bottle of it) but now I have a reason to take it! Thanks for sharing this.
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Yes! Not sure if it is proven but I have read that it can help with digestion, detoxifying, and weight loss. Thanks for reading Shannon! xx
Great post!
Daniel x
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I had quuuuuite the indulgent night out on Wednesday for National Margarita Day. I could use a detox this weekend, for sure! 🙂
-Ashley
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LOL. National Margarita Day is a day absolutely worth celebrating!! ; ) xx
These are great tips! I love starting my day with lemon and hot water, I feel like it detoxes my system and gives my body the kick-start it needs!
xo
Siffat
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Love this post! I’m trying to drink more water on a daily basis, and it was definitely hard at first because it’s just so bland! I do have a water infuser, but I’m too lazy to use it, haha. I do love lemon + warm water though, I’ll make it the night before and keep it in a thermos next to my bed so I can drink it as soon as I wake up!
Love this post!
Drinks are sooo important to keep us healthy!
And no doubt, water is the most important one 😀
Kisses
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Great tips. Thanks for sharing! xoxo
Thanks for the tips! I enjoy mixing lemon with 1 tbsp of honey, ginger and warm water. Have a lovely weekend! x
Andreea,
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Yum! That sounds amazing – will have to try the honey. xx
Hi Amy, I totally agree with your tips. I love Kombucha and fresh juices. Kombucha is perfect in winter. Not everyone likes its taste but I love it. Have a wonderful weekend, sweetie!
X
Miri
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I looove kombucha, drink it every day! I even made my own for a while but it got a little too labor intensive haha. Hope your week is off to a great start Miri! xx
My friend and I were literally just having a discussion about detoxifying drinks etc. We both start each morning with warm water and half a lemon to kickstart our metabolism. Also- Have you ever tried apple cider vinegar drinks, that’s another one we were looking at? and What does Kombucha taste like, the idea kind of freaks me out! hahah
Love this post!!
xx Leah
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Hey Leah! I love ACV – personally I like the taste of vinegar LOL but the pre made drinks you can buy at the store usually have a little bit of sweetener added. You can also add a little to your morning lemon water and see how you like the taste. It definitely is a bit of an acquired taste so start with a little and work your way up! I AM OBSESSED WITH KOMBUCHA. I drink it almost every day and I swear it is a complete gut healer and amazing for digestion. It tastes also a little vinegar-y (it’s fermented tea) but there is usually some fruit juice or sweetener added. It’s also carbonated. Kind of like a better for you soda! xx
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Great post!
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Very helpful and these are fantastic images!
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Definitely going to incorporate some of this into my weekend- thanks for such an interesting post!
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I love the post! So helpful!
Dora xx
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Great tips! Thanks for sharing!!
Adi xx
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I love tumeric! I picked it up on Bali and tried eating it everyday for a while 🙂 Thanks for sharing!
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It’s the best, and SO good for you! Thanks for reading Malin xx
Ahhh skinny water {lemon mint cucumber} is my ultimate fave♥
Omg it’s really the best, isn’t it?! xx
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