Diwali means 5 days of festivities. Festivities in our country are synonymous with food! After gorging sweet and spicy delicacies like laddus, mithai, samosas, mathris etc for days and days, you may be feeling a little guilty! Don’t worry, the best quality spices in your kitchen will help you Detox Concoctions !
We bring to you some lip-smacking detox concoctions using basic spices that will not only give your gut some relief but will also satisfy your taste buds. Read on and choose your favourite way to detox.
Turmeric is full of antioxidants and has anti-inflammatory properties. The spice boosts the digestive system and increases metabolic rate. It works as an excellent detox for the body in combination with lemon which also boosts immunity. You can choose to make this concoction sweet or spicy as per your choice. Also, it warms your body – an added bonus in winters!
Cardamom is a natural fat burner. Also, it helps in boosting the metabolic rate. Cardamom is also a diuretic and it helps flush out toxins from the body through urine. You can have cardamom with hot water in the morning or add the spice powder to your morning masala tea.
Cumin suppresses hunger. So, it is your best friend right now. In addition, it also helps in boosting digestion. The spice is hot in nature hence helping in giving relief from mucus formed due to cold. Soak cumin seeds in water overnight, boil the water in the morning, sieve and drink during the day. This goes a long way in dealing with gas, bloating and acidity.
Piperin, an active compound, in black pepper is very beneficial for detox. It has anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties which help relieve the body from toxins. For best benefits, drink a concoction of this spice and hot water in the morning and 10 minutes before bedtime. The spice is also excellent for giving relief from blocked nose and throat infections as well. Add it to your masala tea for that extra zing and benefits.
Replace all your sweet, aerated drinks with the above concoctions using the best quality spices from Kerala and drink away the extra kilos gained during the festive season!
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