December is here! The month of crazy music festivals, Christmas parties, New Year bashes, birthdays – basically a whole round of revelry, thrust (rather pleasantly) upon us.
Alcohol plays a major role in these celebrations to welcome the oncoming year and our poor liver tries its best to keep up. Cocktails, eggnog, punches, rum shots – all will feature in the film that will be Drunken December and there is no way that you can bow out before the end credits.
It is essential to not get lost in the maze of merriment and keep your body healthy and in check with its regular supply of nutrients. Get rid of those bloaty mornings and stay fresh with these quick-fix detox mixers (make sure to get fresh produce though) which are easy to make and tastier to drink!
The Iron Man
This is as simple to make as its rather unpretentious name. All you need to do is combine the apples, grapes, some ginger and beetroot – blitz it in the juicer and voila!
Beetroots are full of Iron and Vitamin C, which will flush out all the toxins – as also serve as the key to long lustrous hair. Trust me on this one.
The Anti Inflammatory
Have you ever wondered how the simplest of infections have a way of getting into your body? They’ll cause complete havoc.
A non invasive solution is to mix coconut water and turmeric together which serves as a natural resistant. Curcumin is the main active ingredient in turmeric. It has powerful anti-inflammatory effects and is a very strong antioxidant.
The Energy Booster
Sometimes all we need is a little pick-me-up, don’t we? For those days when you just don’t feel like crawling out of the hole, do THIS. Mix up some lychees, coconut water and some peaches. The natural sugars in the fruits will give you an instant rush and the coconut water will keep you hydrated. Add a little honey for that extra kick!
The Workout Fuel
If you’re the kind who cannot live without a workout every day, then this drink should be a part of your post workout routine. We’re stating the obvious but muscles have to be repaired post that drill session and energy has to be restored. We’re thinking your best bet is this special workout fuel – just blitz together some sweet potato, a couple of almonds, an orange and an apple. Almonds have twice as much potassium in them than bananas and the drink helps balance your electrolyte count.
Plus, it’s super tasty!
The Digestive Aid
If you’re going to party, then it’s a given that you’ll be combining all kinds of food – of different textures, flavours, cuisines – in the heat of the moment. It’s also a given that you’ll be regretting it later!
A digestive helper is the key to this dilemma. Five carrots, two apples and 14 spinach leaves go straight into a juicer. Drink an entire glass of this concoction and feel it work its magic on you in just under 30 minutes. The natural cooling properties of these veggies and fruits will settle your belly into peace.
Remember, of course, that alcohol will dehydrate you – so make sure you stay topped up on the water front at all times.
And there you have it. Our advice is cliched really – just keep calm and take December head on!
(A massive EDM junkie and a Jedi Padewan, Radhika believes in taking life by the fork and knife every day. She has been a media woman for the last 10 years with a huge passion for video technology. While working in content management is her day avatar, nothing gets her foodie side going like a good spicy misal pav!)
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