You make lemonade! It's true, and it can improve your health- No, really!
You may remember that Beyonce Knowles participated in the Lemon Detox Diet to prepare for a red carpet appearance, and since then, there have been variations of this recipe. Health benefits include regular restroom schedules (if ya know what I mean), boosting immunity, fighting physical and psychological stress, enhancing energy levels and stabilizing your metabolism.
A cleanse or a detox is not glamorous. It flushes your body and rids the colon and digestive tract of junk that has been gathering along its walls- gross right? But it will boost your energy levels and help you feel more balanced for your Big Day. Stanley Burroughs wrote a book called The Master Cleanser, which I highly recommend reading before you start the detox. It will enlighten you on all the health benefits of doing "the cleanse", and it will give you a lot of insight on other alternatives for improving your health. In the meantime, I know you are just dying to hear the recipe, so here it is.
2 (tbs). of lemon or lime
2 (tbs). of genuine maple syrup
1/10 tsp cayenne pepper
10 oz. water (hot or cold as preferred)
Mix and enjoy. Or hold your nose and force it down.
For those who cannot enjoy their lemonade, Tom offers this alternative:
1. Mix equal parts of lemon juice and maple syrup as a concentrate in a dark container. Keep this mixture cool.
2. Make enough concentrate for as long as you are incapable of making the fresh lemonade juice.
3. Every time you want a glass of lemonade, measure 4 tbs. of this mixture in a glass.
4. Add water and cayenne pepper, stir and drink. The maple syrup preserves the lemon juice and prevents oxidation of the vitamin C and enzymes.
I am beginning this detox tomorrow, and because this is my first detox, it is recommended that I only participate for 3 days. But I'll post a follow up next week, and we will see if I'm suddenly a new woman! Have any of you done a detox or one similar?
July 30, 2012 | Categories: Uncategorized | Comment on this post »
