INSIGHT Magazine April 2014 | Page 18

teaspoon of cayenne pepper in 8 ounces of purified water. Proponents of the Master Cleanse recommend you drink 6-8 glasses of this lemonade drink and eat nothing each day of your cleanse. Despite its popularity, nutritionists warn against the lack of essential nutrients in this drink 5. Aloe Vera Juice - You’ve probably read about the health benefits of aloe vera, but did you know it comes in juice form as well? This pulpy, sweet juice may be a little hard to swallow at first but the health benefits you’ll receive from just one glass make it totally worth it. This juice will restore balance of the colon and promote healing by reducing inflammation. 6. Peppermint tea - For it’s calming and strengthening effects on the nerves, and 18 help with indigestion, nausea and gas. It also restores balance of the colon and promotes healing. 7. Lemon Ginger Detox Drink - Why make things complicated? It doesn’t take a lot of bells and whistles to help the body detox. This one lists its ingredients right in the title, it’s simply combines lemon and ginger with water so your stomach can get ready for the food you’ll eat that day. This is a great drink to enjoy in the morning when you first wake up, about 30 minutes before you eat breakfast. ✤ April 2014 INSIGHT