Clean Your Liver While You Sleep By Preparing These 5 Drinks

The oatmeal drink is refreshing, light and very suitable for falling asleep at night. In addition, it can provide us with some essential nutrients for the health of the entire body, including the liver.

Today many people consider that they need to resort to methods to detoxify their body – and specifically their liver – to enjoy good health and well-being. These allow you to begin to adopt, little by little, a healthy lifestyle.

Regarding drinks to detoxify the body and, more specifically the liver, these are simple preparations based on natural ingredients, such as chamomile flowers or lemon juice for example.

According to beliefs, by consuming natural drinks you can contribute to the proper functioning of the liver, improve metabolism, digestion of fats and other processes that help maintain a stable weight and liver health in good condition.

Natural drinks for liver health

The following natural liver health drinks are very easy to make and can help you maintain overall good health. You can consume them within a balanced diet and with them, supplement your hydration in a healthy way.

Here are 5 simple recipes that you can take advantage of at night, after dinner, before bed to get a good night’s rest and, at the same time, take care of your liver health while you sleep.

1. Cinnamon oatmeal water

Ingredients

• Water (250 ml).
• Cinnamon powder (2 g).
• Oat flakes (20 g).

Preparation

• Add the oatmeal to a cup of water, let it rest for a couple of hours.
• Then, blend it with half a teaspoon of ground cinnamon.
• Although it is not recommended, you can add a touch of honey if you want it to have a sweeter taste.

2. Infusion with lemon peels

The infusion of lemon peels is an alternative to the typical lemon water that is usually proposed to detoxify. It is also very easy to prepare and takes advantage of the nutrients in the peel of this fruit.

Ingredients

• Water (250 ml).
• The zest of 1 lemon.
• Optional: a touch of honey (5 g), a few drops of lemon juice.

Preparation

1. Chop the zest of a lemon, then add it to a cup of boiling water.
2. Cover the drink and wait for it to steep for 10 minutes.
3. Then strain it and sweeten it with a tablespoon of honey.
4. If desired, add a few drops of lemon juice to accentuate the flavor.
5. Serve and consume in moderation.

3. Ginger and lemon tea

According to the current detox , ginger and lemon tea is a good option to improve the health of your liver and at the same time, reduce inflammation in your abdominal area when you have fluid retention.

Ingredients

• Water (250 ml).
• The juice of ½ lemon.
• Freshly grated fresh ginger (5 g).

Preparation

1. Pour a teaspoon of grated ginger into a cup of water, then bring it to a boil for 2-3 minutes.
2. When ready, cover the tea and let it steep for 10 more minutes.
3. Strain it and add the juice of half a lemon.
4. Serve and consume in moderation.

4. Mint infusion

Refreshing and very easy to prepare, the mint infusion is another alternative that you can consume to detoxify your liver and stay well hydrated throughout the day. 

Ingredients

• Water (250 ml).
• Mint leaves (10 g).
• Optional: lemon juice (5 ml).

Preparation

• Add the mint leaves to a cup of boiling water and cover.
• Let the drink rest for 10 minutes, strain it and, if you like, add a teaspoon of lemon juice.
• Serve and consume in moderation.

5. Chamomile tea

Chamomile tea or infusion is an excellent option to relax and at the same time detoxify and reduce inflammation, as this herb has anti-inflammatory, sedative and analgesic properties.

Ingredients

• Water (250 ml).
• Chamomile flowers (10 g).
• Optional: a little honey (5 g).

Preparation

1. Put a tablespoon of chamomile flowers in a cup of water, then bring it to a boil over low heat for 5 minutes.
2. When it’s ready, cover the drink, let it sit for 10 minutes and strain it.
3. Serve and sip, hot.

Details to keep in mind

In addition to hydrating and stimulating urination, hot drinks (teas and natural infusions) can provide you with a certain feeling of well-being and help you avoid the consumption of industrial drinks. This is what, in a way, would help you detoxify the liver and improve your health.

Before starting a treatment based on medicinal plants (infusions, etc.) it is important that you consult with your doctor , especially if you are following some type of pharmacological treatment. There are some herbs and spices that can cause interactions. 

For medicinal plant-based drinks to be useful, it is essential to use them rationally, hence the importance of consulting your doctor first.

The drinks that we have discussed here can be part of a healthy lifestyle, but under no circumstances should they be used as a substitute for a main meal or the treatment prescribed by the doctor.