Written by Caitlin Havener Rogers — Certified Precision Nutrition Coach
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Real talk: no drink “detoxes” your body — that’s your liver and kidneys’ full-time job, and they’re pretty good at it. But this strawberry lemonade is genuinely refreshing, naturally sweet, and a great swap when you want something more interesting than plain water. Think of it as hydration with benefits — not magic, just really good lemonade.
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This Homemade Strawberry Lemonade recipe holds a special place in my heart as one of my all-time favorite homemade drinks. I’ve experimented with several homemade drink recipes, and let me tell you, this strawberry lemonade recipe is truly one of a kind.
Do Detox Drinks Really Work?
Unfortunately, there isn’t much scientific evidence to confirm that detox drinks do actually work. If you’re generally healthy, your liver should be able to remove toxins from your system without the necessity of any external help.
However, detox drinks do contain some health-promoting ingredients, so they generally don’t hurt to consume and are an excellent alternative to a lot of other more sugary beverages. What are your thoughts on detox drinks? Let us know in the comments!
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Strawberry Detox Lemonade
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cup Lemon juice fresh squeezed lemon juice taste the best, from about 8-10 lemon
- 14 oz Strawberries stems removed (or strawberry puree)
- ½ whole Cucumbers peeled
- 2 tbsp Apple cider vinegar
- ½ cup Honey preferably raw and unfiltered (or agave/date syrup)
- 9 cups Water distilled, spring, or filtered
- Fresh mint optional
Instructions
- Add the strawberries, cucumber, honey, and apple cider vinegar to a blender with a cup of the water. Then blend until it is as thin as possible.2 tbsp Apple cider vinegar, 14 oz Strawberries
- You may optionally choose to strain the juice with a cheesecloth to remove the strawberry seeds. Pour the juice mix into a two quart pitcher.1 1/2 cup Lemon juice
- Add the remaining water and lemon juice. Stir with a long spoon.1 1/2 cup Lemon juice
- To serve: Muddle fresh mint in a glass* (optional). Then pour some ice cubes and the strawberry detox lemonade.Fresh mint
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