10 recipes for teas and juices to deflate and have energy after the holidays –

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Although balance is always the best way to enjoy the holidays, we know that it can be hard to resist so many delicious foods (and drinks!) that only appear on the dinner table once a year. For those who ended up eating a little more than they would like typical disheswhich, in general, have more fat, sodium and sugar than indicated, a little extra help from teas and juices to deflate may be the best alternative to get back to a healthy rhythm of life.

“These drinks help eliminate liquids due to their diuretic action. Most foods used in juices and teas have compounds that also help in the functioning of the liver, an organ that is essential in metabolizing toxins. In addition, the nutritional benefits are many and important elements such as iron, copper, vitamin A, folic acid, vitamin B12, among others, are part of the ingredients that make up the drinks”, explains Marcieli Pereira, nutritionist at Spa Lapinha, in Paraná.

When including liquids in the diet, it is recommended to drink the juice once a day, while the tea can be taken in a maximum of four cups (without exceeding one liter per day). Check out 10 simple and delicious recipes below. teas and juices to deflate suggested by Marcieli Pereira and choose your favorites!

juices to deflate

1 – Green Chakra

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Ingredients:

1 unit of green apple; 300 ml of coconut water; 1 medium leaf (or stalk) of kale; 1/2 unit of atemoya (or 1/2 banana); 1 col. (soup) soaked linseed (hydrated linseed); Mint to taste.

Method of preparation:

Beat all ingredients in the blender for 3 minutes. Add the flaxseed only at the end. Drink afterwards.

Benefits: This juice is rich in magnesium, a very important mineral for energy production.

2 – Antioxidant red juice

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Ingredients:

1 cup. (tea) of frozen or in natura strawberry; 1 cup. (tea) of frozen or in natura blackberry; 250 ml of whole apple juice; 1 col. (soup) goji berry; Basil leaves to taste.

Method of preparation:

Beat all the ingredients in the blender until the mixture is homogeneous. It is then ready to serve.

Benefits: Red fruits have a high antioxidant factor, which fights the action of free radicals (substances that increase the aging process of cells). During the holidays, we end up consuming unhealthy foods and becoming more exposed to the action of these radicals.

3 – Beta carotene yellow juice

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Ingredients:

1/2 carrot; 1/2 mango; 1 orange; 1 3cm piece of ginger

Method of preparation:

Blend all ingredients in a blender until smooth. At the end, the drink will be ready.

Benefits: Orange foods have carotenoids, which contribute to the smooth functioning of immunity and antioxidant action, in addition to helping with skin tanning.

4 – Orange juice

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Ingredients:

2 large slices of beautiful papaya; 1 apple; 2 col. (soup) of sliced ​​almonds.

Method of preparation:

Beat all the ingredients in the blender until the mixture is homogeneous. Drink as soon as you finish.

Benefits: By containing alkaline fruits in its composition, this juice contributes to post-party digestion.

5 – Purple detox juice

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Ingredients:

200 ml of whole grape juice; 1/2 beet; 50 g of frozen or fresh blueberries.

Method of preparation:

Beat all the ingredients in the blender until the liquid is homogeneous. Is ready.

Benefits: The purple ingredients are antioxidants and help improve the body’s circulation. Beetroot is rich in nitric oxide, which assists in the dilation of blood vessels, which facilitates the passage of blood and the elimination of toxins.

teas to deflate

1 – Ginger pineapple tea

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Ingredients:

500 ml of water; 2 col. (soup) dehydrated pineapple or 2 slices of pineapple; 2 pieces of ginger (or 3 cm).

Method of preparation:

Take the water to the fire, but turn it off before it starts to boil. She adds the dehydrated pineapple and ginger and let it bubble for 10 minutes. After boiling time, turn off the heat and strain.

Benefits: Pineapple is rich in vitamin C, a powerful antioxidant. It acts as an anti-inflammatory and increases satiety. Ginger also has anti-inflammatory action, as well as helping to regulate blood pressure and protect the stomach.

2 – Dandelion tea

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Ingredients:

500 ml of water; 2 col. (soup) of dehydrated dandelion.

Method of preparation:

Take the water to the fire and turn it off before lifting boil. Add the dried leaf and let it infuse for 5 minutes. Then strain and drink right after preparation.

Benefits: Dandelion has important substances for the body, such as taxacin, which helps stimulate the liver, and potash, which has a diuretic action.

3 – Horsetail tea

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Ingredients:

500 ml of water; 2 col. (soup) of horsetail.

Method of preparation:

Take the water to the fire and turn it off before lifting boil. Put the dehydrated leaf and let it infuse for 5 minutes. Then strain and drink right after preparation.

Benefits: Horsetail has a diuretic and antioxidant action, which favors the elimination of toxins. In addition, this herb is one of the ones that contain the most minerals in its composition, being extremely beneficial for the body.

4 – Lemongrass tea with rosemary

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Ingredients:

500 ml of water; 2 col. (soup) of dehydrated rosemary; Lemongrass leaves.

Method of preparation:

Take the water to the fire and turn it off before lifting boil. Add the dried leaves and let it infuse for 10 minutes. Then strain and drink right after preparation.

Benefits: Rosemary helps in digestion, eliminates the formation of gases (which cause the feeling of stewing) and has diuretic action.

5 – Hibiscus iced tea

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Ingredients:

500 ml of water; 2 col. (soup) dehydrated hibiscus; Mint to taste.

Method of preparation:

Take the water to the fire and turn it off before it boils. Add the dried leaves and let infuse for 10 minutes. Then strain and drink right after preparation.

Benefits: Hibiscus has diuretic, laxative and antioxidant action. After parties, it is indicated to relieve fluid retention and also to stimulate intestinal functioning. Peppermint already helps to prevent the formation of gases, reducing the feeling of stewing.