The change of lifestyles in recent years has seen the increase in the need to detox. It is interesting to note that detoxification has been in existence for centuries. Ayurveda is one of the ways that were used in the past to remove toxins from the body. The Ayurveda system of medicine has several detoxification ideas and recipes that can help to cleanse the body.
The Ayurveda View of Toxins
Ayurveda considers anything that does not benefit the body as toxic. This view is consistent with modern medicine’s view on toxicity. While both forms of medicine consider heavy metals, pollutants, and chemicals to be toxic, Ayurveda also identifies Ama, which is basically undigested food, as harmful. Toxins in the body cause various problems which include:
- Headache
- Weight gain
- Fatigue
- Feeling unwell
- Skin problems
Ayurvedic medicine highly recommends giving the digestive system a rest to allow the body to gather enough energy for removing toxins. It supports several recipes that have been incorporated in the western detoxification recipes.
Ayurveda 2-Days-a-Month Detox Diet
Ayurveda recommends a 2-days-a-month detox diet to give the digestive system the rest it needs. The diet comprises lemon water, vegetable soup, juices, and detox tea.
Lemon Water
Lemon water helps in digestion and taking it once in a while is a great way to detox. To prepare lemon water, boil water and allow it to cool before adding fresh lemon juice. Adding honey can also improve the taste.
Green Mung Beans Soup
The mung bean soup is probably one detox that one would never have considered. Mung beans have are rich in minerals, making them an ideal detox ingredient. Mung soup cleanses and calms your digestive system as well as aiding in weight loss. One can take this detox soup for two days, three times a day.
To make two bowls of the mung soup, you would need the following ingredients:
- 4 cups of water
- Half a cup of the beans
- 1 Teaspoon of coriander powder and cumin
- Asafoetida and turmeric can improve the taste and health benefits of the soup.
How to Prepare Mung Beans Soup for Detox:
- Wash the beans thoroughly before soaking in water overnight or for four hours then drain the water
- Put the beans in a saucepan and boil in four cups of water. Put the asafoetida and turmeric
- The soup should simmer gently until the mung beans soften (this can take up to 40 minutes). One can add water as necessary
- The coriander and cumin should be added just a few minutes after the beans cook and allowed to simmer for 5 minutes
- Also add vegetables like zucchini, carrots or spinach to add value to the detox soup
- Allow the mixture to cool and blend, and your soup is ready to drink!
Detox Tea Recipe
Detox tea incorporates several ingredients that have been used over the years for cleansing purposes. To prepare to boil the following effective ingredients for five minutes in four cups of water;
- A teaspoon of coriander and fennel seeds
- 3/4 teaspoon of cumin seeds
- Two slices of ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
- 3 cloves
- Cinnamon
Allow the tea to stand for a few minutes then put it into a teapot or jug. You can add apple juice to improve the taste. Take the tea throughout the day for comprehensive detoxification.
The Aryuvedic detox recipes have great impacts on the whole body because of their cleansing properties. However, the decision to detox should be consistent with clean eating for sustainable results. Reducing sugar, tea, coffee, junk, and other refined foods is vital. Adopting a healthy lifestyle that involves exercising, resting and stress management also promotes the effectiveness of the detox soup and tea.
