Grapefruit Ginger Mint “Detox” Drink

Whether you’re recovering from a bit too much summer BBQ indulgence or just looking to stay trim during bikini season (or any time or year!), we’ve got you covered with another one of our flat belly “detox” drinks! As registered dietitians, we love these as much as you and our clients do, and we’re always up for new flavor combinations to sip on that taste delish and flush bloat, making us feel great!
 They immediately help to get your mind and body back on the healthy track.  We call them Clean-ToxTM drinks because they work especially well in helping the body in its’ natural detox process as you eat, wholesome, “clean” (aka, unprocessed) food. And although your body is equipped to detox and cleanse itself naturally, certain health-promoting foods and drinks, like this one, can be monumental when it comes to assisting in its process.)

Ingredients

• 16 ounces (2 cups) water
• ½ a ruby red grapefruit, sliced
• 1 teaspoon chopped or sliced ginger
• 5-6 mint leaves

Instructions

• Combine the water, grapefruit slices, ginger, and mint in a pitcher or quart-sized jar. Let sit for at least 2 hours, or refrigerate overnight (If you’re letting it sit overnight, removing the peel (the white skin, a.k.a. the pith) from the grapefruit beforehand can keep it from getting too bitter). Feel free to muddle the ingredients with the end of a wooden spoon to get the most flavor out!
• Strain the mixture if you’d like, and enjoy! Strained, the drink will be virtually calorie free, but the nutrients will remain!
• Nutrition info per serving (if you eat the fruit):
• calories, 0 grams fat, 0 grams sodium, 82 mg potassium, 5 grams carbs, 1 gram fiber, 4 grams sugar, 0.4 grams protein

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