How To Detox Your Body With Foods

Detoxifying your body is beneficial to your health especially when used with foods. Detoxification gets rid of toxic substances and harmful chemicals from accumulating in your body and help ward off harmful effects of food additives and pollution. Here are certain foods to help detoxify your body and keep it clean.

1. Garlic

Garlic has an antiviral, anti cancer and antibacterial properties. It cleanses harmful bacteria, intestinal parasites and viruses from your body, especially from the blood and intestines. It is a natural antibiotics and contains a chemical known as allicin which promotes the production of white blood cells and help fight against toxins.

2. Beets

Beets are natural blood purifiers and liver cleansers. It is packed with iron, magnesium and vitamin c. It is also great for skin and cholesterol levels.

3. Cabbage

Cabbage is an excellent detoxifying food. It contains numerous anticancer and antioxidant compounds and helps the liver break down excess hormones. It contains a compound called sulforaphane, which helps the body fight against toxins. Cabbage also cleanses the digestive tract and improve the detoxifying function of the liver.

4. Lemons

Lemons contain high amounts of vitamin C, a vitamin needed by the body to make an important substance called glutathione. Glutathione helps the liver detoxify harmful chemicals. It is also great for skin and help restore the PH balance of the body. Lemons boost your immune system and fight free radicals.

5. Blueberries

Berries are rich source of vitamin b6, vitamin c, vitamin k, manganese, copper, folate, zinc and potassium. It is high in fiber and rich in antioxidant, which promotes digestion and protect the body from all types of damage due to free radicals. The anthocyanin present in blueberries helps detoxify heavy metals from the body. Blueberries also act as antibiotics by blocking bacteria in the urinary tract, thereby helping to prevent infections.

6. Apples

Apples are high in pectin, which eliminates heavy metals and toxic build up and  cleanse the intestines.

7. Kale

Kale has a lot of vitamin c which is the most important vitamin for strong immune system. The alkaline in kale helps cleanses the blood. It is rich in phytonutrients and fiber which helps neutralize inflammation, cleanse the intestinal tract and lower cholesterol levels.

8. Avocados

Avacados are rich in fiber, folic acid, iron, potassium, niacin, magnesium, thiamine, vitamin c, vitamin e and k, vitamin b5 and b6. It is a cleansing food which helps to lower bad cholesterol. They contain 6 to 7 grams of fiber which helps you feel full and promote healthy weight loss. They dilate blood vessels while blocking artery-destroying toxicity.

9. Flaxseeds

Flaxseeds are loaded with  omega 3 fatty acids, antioxidants, minerals and vitamins. It eliminates toxins from the body, lower fat and sugar content in the blood stream. The lignins in flaxseed helps to reduce the risk of colon cancer.

10. Cranberries

Cranberries contain antibiotics and antiviral substances for treating bladder infections and supporting urinary health. It  cleanses your body from harmful bacteria and viruses and prevent the stagnation of waste that can lead to lack of bowel movement. Vitamin c in cranberries supports liver function and detoxify by improving enzyme functions that aid in the removal of toxins.

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