This popular lemon cayenne pepper detox drink cleanses the body of toxins, speeds up your metabolism and is used to lose weight.
Its popularity began when singer, Beyonce was quoted as saying, "I lived on water, cayenne pepper and maple syrup for 14 days. It was tough; everyone was eating and I was dying." But, 2 weeks later, it's reported that she lost 20 pounds!
How The Detox Diet Works:
Lemons (Citric Acid)
The citric acid in the lemons breaks down fat molecules to assist your body in its natural cleansing process.
Cayenne Red Pepper (Capsaicin)
The cayenne pepper helps to increase your metabolism, promotes blood circulation and exerts some powerful antioxidant effects. The small amount of cayenne gives this drink a little "zing" without experiencing a hot, unpleasant taste.
Natural Maple Syrup
The Natural Maple Syrup is an excellent source of manganese and also contains zinc. Manganese and zinc are important to assist your immune system reduce toxins. It also contains potassium, calcium and magnesium. Maple syrup is a natural sweetener.
Fresh, Pure Water
Tap water contains impurities. Purchase fresh spring water to use in this lemon detox diet drink or use filtered water from your home drinking water filtering system, if you have one.
You can make this weight loss recipe in your own kitchen in minutes.
Lemon Cayenne Pepper Detox Drink Recipe:
2 Tablespoons of freshly squeezed lemon.
Do not cut corners, here. Concentrates and drink mixes contain preservatives. Use real lemons.
2 Tablespoons of natural, organic maple syrup.
Natural, organic maple syrup may be found in your local health food store or online. Do not use maple flavored pancake syrups or maple flavored extract added to Karo Syrup. It is not the same.
1/10th of a teaspoon of cayenne pepper.
Cayenne pepper can be found in your grocery store or natural food store.
Mix these 3 ingredients in 8 oz. of fresh spring water, hot or cold and begin watching the pounds melt off.
This 14 day Lemon Cayenne Pepper Detox Drink diet provides the body with a nutritional, natural and healthy way to rid your body of both toxins and excess weight.
It may be difficult to give up food, caffeine, chocolate and soda pop for a couple weeks but your waistline (and swimsuit) will thank you for your dedication!
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