Just in time for St. Paddy's Day, we're sharing a Beauty Water recipe to help you healthfully pre-game your pre-game (or simply support your day-after detox). How, you ask? This powerhouse elixir contains both cilantro – known for helping the body reduce the amount of mercury, lead, and aluminum (aka heavy metals) it contains – and celery, which helps support the liver and protect the kidneys. Win-win!
Cilantro Mercury Detox
INGREDIENTS
- 1 cup torn cilantro
- 1/2 cup parsley
- 1 (1-inch) piece ginger root, thinly sliced
- 1 cup celery, roughly chopped
- Juice and rind of 1/4 lemon
- 4 cups water
SPECIAL TOOLS
- Quart-size jar with airtight lid
INSTRUCTIONS
- In a quart-size jar, layer all the ingredients starting with the cilantro, then fill the jar with the water.
- Seal the jar and let sit in the refrigerator anywhere from 3 to 24 hours before serving.
- When ready to serve, pour the liquid into a glass, leaving the solid ingredients in the jar.