TOP DETOXIFICATION FOODS
· Toxins produced in our intestine by undigested food create most of the diseases we suffer from.
· If over-burdened, the eliminating organs like liver and kidneys lose their efficiency, which may lead to serious life threatening ailments like cancer, renal failure and other digestive diseases.
· Fortunately, there are foods that can remove these toxins regularly, and boost your health.
1. Lemon
· Lemons have antioxidant vitamin C, which fights disease-forming free-radicals.
· Its alkaline effect helps restore the body's pH balance, benefiting the immune system.
· Start your day with hot water and a slice of lemon to flush out toxins and cleanse your system.
2. Ginger
· If too much fatty food or alcohol has caused problems for your digestive system, add some ginger to your diet for reducing nausea, improve digestion, beat bloating and reduce gas.
· Try sipping on ginger tea or adding some freshly grated ginger to a fruit or vegetable juice.
3. Garlic
· Garlic, containing allicin, is antiviral, antibacterial, and antibiotic, besides having heart benefits.
· It promotes the production of white blood cells and helps fight against toxins.
· Garlic is best eaten raw, so add some crushed garlic to a salad dressing to boost your health.
4. Artichoke
· Globe artichokes stimulate the functions of the liver - the body's main toxin-fighting tool.
· Its high fibre content can also help the body digest fatty foods.
5. Beetroot
· It is rich in magnesium, iron, and vitamin C.
· It is beneficial for skin, hair and cholesterol levels, and can also help support liver detoxification.
6. Green tea
· Fluids are essential for keeping our organs healthy and helping to flush toxins from the body.
· Green tea is not only a good weight-loss drink, but it is extremely high in antioxidants which can protect the liver fatty liver disease.
7. Cabbage
· Like most cruciferous vegetables (including broccoli and sprouts), cabbage contains a chemical called sulforaphane, which helps the body fight against toxins.
· Cabbage also has glutathione; an antioxidant that improves the detoxifying function of the liver.
8. Fresh fruits
· Fresh fruits are high in vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and fibre and are also low in calories, making them an important part of a detoxify diet.
· For brighter eyes and skin, shinier hair and improved digestion, try boosting your fruit intake.
9. Brown rice
· Cut down on processed foods and add healthier whole grains like brown rice, which is rich in many key detoxifying nutrients including B vitamins, magnesium, manganese and phosphorous.
· Brown rice is also high in fibre, which is good for cleansing the colon, and rich in selenium, which can help to protect the liver as well as improving the complexion.
10. Watercress
· Firstly, watercress leaves are packed with many vital detoxifying nutrients, including several B vitamins, zinc, potassium, vitamin E and vitamin C.
· Secondly, watercress has natural diuretic properties, which can help to flush toxins out the body.
· Try adding a handful of watercress to salads, soups and sandwiches.
11. Others
· Jaggery, mint leaves, garlic and coriander leaves help in mobilising metals which are filtered by the lymphs and excreted through the urine and stool.
· Green chillies have a cell-sealing property that prevents toxins from getting into the tissues from the blood.
· Foods containing minerals like choline, copper, manganese, magnesium, zinc, lecithin, iron, and beta-carotene help the body enzymes to change non-water soluble chemicals to water-soluble ones for easy disposability.