10 Foods That Will Completely Detox Your Body
Alternative medicine usually comes in the form of food and not tablets. There's a reason thousands of cultures around the world have practiced this for hundreds of years (without the help of Big Pharma).
These foods below will help in boosting your metabolism, digestion and help you to lose weight whilst boosting your immune system and general Health.
1. Asparagus
Asparagus will help detoxify the body, but will also combat the ageing process, stop you getting cancer and keep your heart in good condition. It can also help with liver drainage which helps filter out all the toxic materials found in foods.
2. Avacados
Packed with antioxidants, avocados help lower cholesterol as well as blocking artery destroying toxicity. Avocados are known to contain a nutrient called glutathione, which will block a number of different carcinogens whilst encouraging the liver to shake of any synthetic chemicals.
3. Basil
Basil contains many anti-bacterial properties and is full of antioxidants, which will also protect the liver. It is also great for digestion and supports kidney function. Basil is known to have anti-ulcer components and contains antimicrobial effects that protect against bacteria.
4. Beets
Beets are known to boost your energy and lower the blood pressure. Eating them long term will aid the body’s protection from cancerous cells, reduce arthritic pain and help maintain a healthy body weight. Beets contain a various mixture of plant chemicals and minerals which make them one of the best vegetables to fight infections, cleanse the liver and purify the blood.
5. Brazil nuts
Brazil nuts contain selenium, which is known to flush mercury out of your body. Selenium is used by the body to create ‘selenoprotiens’ which act as antioxidants preventing damage to cells.
6. Broccoli
Broccoli works with the enzymes in the lover and transforms toxins into material the body can easily get rid off. Do not microwave Broccoli as it will eliminate its core nutrition as well as diminishing the detox potential.
7. Cinnemon
Containing active components called Cinnamaldehyde, it has been well researched for its effects on blood platelets, which help prevent unwanted clumping of the blood cells. Cinnamon oil also help stop the growth of bacteria and fungi. Recent research demonstrates that cinnamon can be used as an alternative to food preservatives.
8. Cranberries
Widely known to combat urinary tract infections, cranberries are antibacterial and can also remove a number of toxins from the body. Cranberries contain a combination of anti inflammatory nutrients and also promote digestive health.
9. Garlic
Garlic is famous for boosting the immune system and aiding flushing of the liver. The body will not build up resistance to garlic, so upping your body’s intake wont be a problem. Sulfur is found in garlic which makes a great detox food and its antibiotic properties also help heal the body.
10. Kale
Kale provides rigorous support for the body’s detoxification system. Recent research has shown that the ITC’s produced from kale’s glucosinolates can regulate detox at a genetic level. Its is so good for you that’s GPs have now been recommending the vegetable to help fight kidney disease. Kale is also full of fibre and other important vitamins and minerals, crucial in the body’s protection from every disease known.
