Wednesday 22 August 2012

Detox

Riette van der Westhuizen

Rumored to help you maintain a flat belly, lemon and water fuse overnight to create a natural detox, helping to flush impurities out of your system. The cucumber lends a cool, refreshing flavor while the mint gives it a bit of a snap.

Ingredients:

2 lemons
1/2 cucumber
1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
10-12 mint leaves

3 quarts water
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Chill Time: Overnight or 8 hours
Yields: 10-12 glasses

Method:

1. Slice cucumber and lemons. Place in the bottom of the pitcher. Toss in mint leaves.  Add water
2. Chill overnight or for at least 8 hours.