Lemons also hold vitamins and minerals that help release toxins in the gastrointestinal tract. Dr. Pankaj Naram advises squeezing the juice of 12 a lemon into a cup of warm water. Treat yourself to a green smoothie for breakfast. There a many different recipes for green smoothies out there, but Ayurveda encourages a seasonal diet and ingredients that balance out the qualities that are already occurring in nature.