How to Make Detox Water

Making detox water at home is very simple. All you need is water and a selection of fruits, vegetables and herbs.

Simply chop up your ingredients and add them to hot or cold water, depending on your preference. The more of an ingredient you use, the stronger the flavor will become.
If you're making a cold drink, you can leave the detox water in the fridge for 1–12 hours to allow the flavors to infuse more deeply. Be sure to remove the ingredients after this time though, so they don't begin to decompose.
If you're in a hurry, crushing or bruising your fruit and herbs before using them can help release the flavors more quickly.

Here are some popular detox water recipe combinations:
• Cucumber and mint.
• Lemon and ginger.
• Blackberry and orange.
• Lemon and cayenne pepper.
• Watermelon and mint.
• Grapefruit and rosemary.
• Orange and lemon.
• Lemon and lime.
• Strawberry and basil.
• Apple and cinnamon.

SUMMARY: To make detox water, add fruits, vegetables and herbs to water and then let it stand. Crushing or bruising fruits and herbs can help release more of their flavors.
Health Claims About Detox Water

Detox water is said to have many health benefits, including:
• Weight loss.
• Toxin removal or detox.
• Balancing the pH of the body.
• Better digestive health.
• Boosting immune function.
• Improving mood.
• Increasing energy levels.
• Improving complexion.

The exact properties of detox water will vary depending on the ingredients you use and the strength of the infusion.
However, many of the health claims for detox water can be attributed to the water itself, rather than the ingredients it's flavored with.
That's because you don't get that many nutrients from the ingredients in detox water, especially not compared to eating them in their whole form.

SUMMARY: Detox water has been claimed to help remove toxins, help with weight loss, balance your pH and boost your immune system.