There are plenty of detoxifying programs nowadays, the truth is nature provides a lot of help to jump-start your body’s detoxing and natural cleansing work.
1. Beets
Beets are full of nutrients and are a great source of vitamin B3, B6 and C and beta carotene, magnesium, calcium, iron and zinc. They assist your liver and gall bladder in breaking down toxins and their fiber helps with digestion and elimination.
2. Lemons
Lemons facilitate digestion by stimulating the release of enzymes and vitamin C helps in the conversion of toxins into water soluble form that can be easily eliminated from the body. Lemons also stimulate the liver and purify your blood.
3. Apples
Apples give you lots of nutrients and help stimulate bile production which the liver uses to release toxins. Pectin is the soluble fiber in apples and it is very helpful in removing food additives and heavy metals from your body.
4. Green vegetables
Green vegetables contain chlorophyll. Chlorophyll rids the body of environmental toxins, heavy metals, herbicides and pesticides. Make sure that leafy greens, broccoli, cucumbers, celery etc. are in your diet. Greens aid in detox, increasing oxygen content and purifying the blood.
5. Garlic
Garlic is totally amazing and medicinal. It has a powerful antiviral, antibiotic and antiseptic properties. Garlic stimulates your liver into producing detoxification enzymes that help filter toxins from your digestive system.
6. Sea veggies
Sea veggies have powerful antioxidants that help alkalize the blood and strengthen your digestive tract. Sea veggies contain alginic acid that absorb toxins from your digestive tract as well.
7. Broccoli sprouts
Broccoli sprouts contain phytochemicals that aid in the detox process. These phytochemicals stimulate detoxification enzymes in the digestive tract. Broccoli is also rich in antioxidants.
8. Green tea
Green tea is a great source of antioxidants, one of which are catechins. Catechins increase liver function. Drinking green tea also helps you to hydrate your body.
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