Excess carbohydrates and 'comfort food' that many individuals consume over the winter months may result in weight gain. However, when the weather warms up and people begin to swap their sweatpants for shorts, many may find that they want to revamp their diets.

To jump-start one's weight loss, NaturalNews.com offered several tips for healthy cleansing.

By adding lemon juice to their daily glasses of water, individuals may help cleanse their livers, the health source noted. The fruit juice helps toxins dissolve in water, so they may be easily expelled from the body.

The website also recommends cayenne pepper as a detoxification aid. The spice may accelerate digestion and provide heart-healthy nutrients.

According to the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, most adults gain one pound over the winter holidays. However, even small increments of weight gain may accumulate over an individual's lifetime and contribute to obesity, along with related health conditions.

The organization noted that about half of the nation's adult population is overweight.

Natural cleansing methods may help individuals who practice healthy dieting and routine exercise lose weight and improve their overall health.