We've all done it on occasion. You know... eaten a few too many helpings at a picnic, perhaps indulged in that extra cocktail we didn't really need, or maybe even finished off the last slice of pizza simply so we didn't have to wrap it. And unfortunately, sometimes the after effects of these indulgences can leave us a little bloated, queasy, or purely parched from too much salt.
While many of us turn to "detox" drinks to help, and yes, many of them do make us feel better, I have a feeling that pure hydration plays a key role. But add in a slice of ginger, green tea and a few sprigs of mint, and you actually do add ingredients that can help.
Ginger: Known to provide gastrointestinal relief, ginger is many a pregnant woman's best friend. Safe to take during pregnancy (in proper doses... check with your doctor first), ginger has been proven to provide relief in many cases. Ginger is also the first thing I pack when heading on a cruise, and has seen me through rough seas with minimal issues (and I'm fairly sensitive to motion sickness).
Mint: A well known appetizer or palate cleanser, mint promotes digestion. Soothing the stomach in cases of indigestion or inflammation, even the aroma of mint can activate the salivary glands in our mouth as well as glands which secrete digestive enzymes.
Mixed together we have a concoction to rehydrate and hopefully soothe. Poured over ice is my preferred Detox Tummy Tamer, but my husband prefers his steaming in a mug. Either way, a concoction of these digestive ingredients is a lovely drink on a hot day, or, the perfect Tummy Tamer for a queasy kid or friend suffering from a day of over indulgence.
Healthy, fresh ingredients, the best way to detox out the bad stuff or hydrate by the pool. Enjoy!
