Many people who take on a detox are unaware of exactly how they work—or worse still, don’t even know what is in the mixtures they’re eating or drinking. This makes it incredibly difficult to know a good diet from a bad one.

Coconut water is a nutritious and hydrating drink on its own. Used as a base for your favorite detox water, it packs a nutrient-dense punch while adding a depth of flavor you would not get anywhere else. Coconut water helps ease cravings and has even been used in many rehydration techniqes as a way to…

More than half of the human body is composed of water, and yet too many of us consume less than the recommended daily amount. (1) In general, eight glasses of water is the absolute minimum, with hydration requirements going up depending on the individual’s activity level.

Cinnamon, one of the most commonly used spices today, has been used for thousands of years for medicinal and culinary purposes. It is believed that the Egyptians were the first to use this spice over four thousand years ago. (1) Cinnamon has been used for a variety of purposes throughout history, but recent studies have…

Raspberry is a tasty and nutritious fruit that thrives all year round, making it a perennial plant. Once upon a time, though, it was just a summer fruit, but now has been altered by technology to bloom the entire year. Raspberries are cultivated primarily in temperate regions of the world whose climate they require, with…

One popular food in many detox water cleanses and a staple in regular health conscious diets is chia seeds. Chia seeds are a great snack food and don’t need to be prepared or cooked, which means they can be eaten on-the-go with minimal effort. However, their popularity in detox diets has been rising due to a…