Diwali Detox 2025: Diwali, for some, is laced with sweets, while others survive on fried foods, party snacks, and sugary drinks. Health experts do not warn against a quick game of cards, but they do urge to stay cautious of the snacks that come with it. And what comes after? Festive bloating, groggy mornings, and disbalanced digestion. Thus, it is always great to modify your diet outside the party, from only consuming carbs, try adding some detox elements to your diet.
So, before you head to another lined up with Diwali party, and cheat on your diet this Diwali, follow this quick guide to detox drinks. Best suited to aid your gut microbiome for digestion, balancing fibre intake, replenishing nutrients, and even improving gut health.
5 fat-burning drinks to keep you fit this Diwali season
- Cumin Water
Cumin or jeera, is a popular spice in the Indian kitchen. Often used crackled in vegetable curries and lentils, cumin is a great seed to help reduce bloating.
How to make? – Take half a tablespoon of cumin seeds and add to a glass of water at room temperature. Keep it in a glass overnight. It can also be made by boiling cumin seeds in water for immediate consumption.
How to consume? – Heat up the strained cumin water to a lukewarm temperature and sip on an empty stomach, after waking up.
Rich in antioxidants, jeera water is a great drink to boost metabolism, aid digestion, as it stimulates digestive enzymes. It also helps flush out toxins, reduce bloating, and stabilise blood sugar levels. Its fat-burning properties come from its ability to reduce fat accumulation. This power drink also helps in hydrating, and in turn, shows a great effect on your skin and hair. A study titled ‘Effect of cumin powder on body composition and lipid profile in overweight and obese women’ (2014) was published in the National Library of Medicine. It found that, cumin powder reduced serum levels of fasting cholesterol, triglyceride, and LDL and increased HDL. There was a significant loss observed in BMI, waist circumference, fat mass and its percentage.
- Cucumber detox water
The fancy-looking water is not only a refreshing drink to rejuvenate, but also helps in boosting your daily hydration goals. Rick in Vitamin C and K, cucumber detox water has several health benefits.
How to make? – Take 3-4 portions of a cucumber (according to its size) and immerse in a bottle of water, overnight. Try combining it with a few slices of lemon for that zesty flavour.
How to consume? – While most people prefer it chilled, you can also consume it at room temperature. Cucumber detox water is a great companion throughout your workday and gives you the chance to finally put the 1000ml trendy bottle you purchased to use.
Cucumber detox water also helps reduce inflammation and promotes healthy, glowing skin. It aids weight loss by curbing appetite, increasing satiety. The metabolism-boosting properties also help flush out toxins. The lemon and cucumber combination makes it a natural digestive drink, an alternative to sugary drinks like the Diet Coke tempting you from the refrigerator, according to a Healthline report, citing studies from the National Institutes of Health.
- Coriander-Curry Leaf Tea
This ayurvedic detox tea is perfect to bring warmth to the upcoming winter months. Combining the flavourful aromas of these leaves, this tea can become your at-home remedy for gut-related ailments, too.
How to make? – Boil coriander seeds, curry leaves, fennel, and ginger and keep it aside.
How to consume? – You can sip at it while heated or keep heating it throughout your day.
It calms the stomach, reduces acidity, and helps relieve bloating. This herbal tea promotes digestion and helps manage excess weight by improving metabolic function, ideal for combating post-Diwali heaviness. Dr Sujal Patil revealed on social media that the combination is “great for digestion, particularly for bloating, mild acidity, and digestive heaviness.”
- Buttermilk
This natural probiotic drink is commonly available in Indian households and is a great hydrating option for those “heavy” days. Filling and nutritious, buttermilk can be your gut health’s best friend.
How to make? – Churn or blend curd with water and add ground spices such as cumin, black salt, and black pepper (optional).
How to consume? – Have it along with your meal or in the middle of the day, butter milk can be a great, easily available option.
Fostering healthy gut bacteria, buttermilk can significantly reduce acidity, support metabolic function, cleanse the digestive tract, and keep it cool, as per a Metropolis report.
- Green Tea
The old and faithful green tea never disappoints. While you can try other variants like oolong and chamomile, green tea is especially helpful for weight loss.
How to make? – Readily available in tea bags, green tea is the most easy to prep drink on the list. You can try adding ginger and honey for the best results.
How to consume? – Best suited as an early-morning or late-night drink, green tea will soothe your gut and is a great alternative to coffee.
Known for its antioxidant properties, this fat-burning miracle drink can enhance digestion, reduce inflammation, and improve your metabolic rate. It speeds up calorie burning and is one of the most famous post-festival detox drinks. A study titled, ‘Antihyperlipidemic Activity of Ginger and Green Tea and
Honey’ (2021) by Megha Salve supports these claims. The study concluded that “They are able to reduce the cholesterol level and control the lipid level.”
Disclaimer: Always consult a doctor before starting any diet or fitness routine. Always seek the advice of your doctor with any questions about a medical condition.
