Description
This papaya and lemon juice recipe for weight loss is a simple detox drink made with two powerful ingredients that support digestion, fat-burning, and hydration
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup ripe papaya, diced
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1/2 cup water (adjust for consistency)
- Optional: a few mint leaves or a pinch of ginger
Instructions
- Scoop out the seeds from the papaya and dice it into chunks.
- Juice half a lemon and remove seeds.
- Add papaya, lemon juice, and water to a blender.
- Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Pour into a glass and serve immediately. Optional: garnish with mint.
Notes
- For best results, drink first thing in the morning on an empty stomach.
- Use ripe papaya for natural sweetness—no need for added sugar.
- Avoid using bottled lemon juice; fresh juice offers better detox benefits.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Detox Drink
- Method: Blended
- Cuisine: Wellness
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 72
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0.3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2.2g
- Protein: 0.8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg