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10 Best Foods for Detoxing the Body

Posted February 21, 2012 | by oicadmin ( 0 ) Comments
Tags: diet, antioxidants, cholesterol, detoxing, weigh loss, foods

There are a wealth of reasons to detox and cleanse our bodies.

Detoxification helps to clear the body's system of toxins and can significantly promote better digestion and improves bodily functioning. In addition, detoxing can help to reduce skin outbreaks, like acne, and enhance the quality of skin.

Best way to detox is to consume specific foods that stimulate the detoxing process, while eliminating the consumption of foods that are filled with toxins. Some of these more "toxic foods" include coffee, mushrooms, potatoes, and most non-organic foods, to name a few.

To promote a more thorough cleanse, we have outlined the top ten best foods for detoxing the body.

Lemons, Limes and Grapefruit

These citrus fruits are very rich in Vitamin C and they kill Putrefactive bacteria, which results in better digestion. Limonoids present in lemon and limes clean toxics from the body. Consumption of lemon with warm water every morning is very good for digestive system, and is highly recommended during the detox process.

Garlic

Garlic is a very strong antibiotic and it works well to fight most infections. It strengthens the immunity system and helps control cholesterol levels. Garlic also helps to reduce blood pressure as well and significantly improves the digestive system. It is an amazing detox food, and is a must for almost any detox diet plan.

Broccoli Sprouts

Broccoli sprouts are packed with antioxidants and they greatly help stimulate the detox process. Antioxidants found in sprouts also boost the resistance to ultraviolet rays and reduce the chances of damage from harmful ultraviolet rays.

Mung Beans

Mung beans are rich in potassium, which is essential for a healthy nervous system. Mung beans cleanse the liver and vascular system, which can contribute to better digestion and clearer skin. It is highly nutritious and helps in weight loss.

Watercress

Watercress is very rich in Vitamin A and C. Not only is Watercress is good for the digestive system, but it is a great remedy for gall stones, kidney stones and anemea. Watercress is quite versatile food and is packed with nutrients. It can be had in sandwiches, salads, or soups.

Cabbage

Cabbage has several benefits. It is an excellent vegetable to treat constipation, eczema and arthritis. It is also extremely beneficial in losing weight because it contains very few calories. Vitamin and sulphur in cabbage stimulate detoxification in the body and help flush the system. In addition, Iodine present in cabbage strengthens the nervous system.

Green Tea

Green tea has a lot of medicinal properties. It is a strong antioxidant, and it increases the metabolism system, which results in the body burning more calories. Green tea causes less accumulation of fat and reduced toxins in the body. Caffeine level is lowest in green tea and it works on liver diseases as well.

Ginger

Ginger is very invigorating and refreshing, and is great food for detoxing. Ginger helps increase blood circulation, ward off sickness, and reduce inflammation.

Artichokes

Artichoke may be difficult to clean however it is an amazing detox vegetable. It helps to reduce fat accumulation, cholesterol levels, as well as gall stones. Artichoke can also help purify blood, and is very good for liver as it regenerates cell. In addition, flavonoids present in artichoke promote and protect liver cells.

Beetroot

Beetroot is rich in iron and fiber, which can help with digestion. Juice of beetroot flushes out impurities from the body and significantly helps in cleansing the liver of toxins.

Liver is the organ in our body that removes toxins and keeps us free of detrimental agents that we consume. Accumulation of harmful toxins result in slower metabolism system, indigestion, skin related issues, ulcers and excess fat.

Detoxification of the body centers on promoting a healthy liver. So try out these foods to best cleanse your system and start living a healthier life.

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