Living in this world, everyday the human body gets exposed to different toxins, such as food additives, preservatives, air pollutants and other carcinogens. Besides this, the body may also discharge the toxins inside, triggered by anxiety and stress. Dioxins, PCBs, mercury, lead, and pollutants are the most dangerous among them.

So, it is essential to detox the body to fight against the toxin damage, cleanse the body as well as to remain healthy for a long time. Many supplements and techniques are available to detox the body but foods are the best way as they help the body to get rid of nasty toxins which have built up over the years without any side effect.

Here is a list of foods that you can eat daily to get a mild detox naturally.

 

Olive Foods

Fill your refrigerator with blue green algae, barley, wheatgrass, kale, spinach, spirulina, alfalfa, chard, arugula or other organic leafy greens. These plants will help detox and give a chlorophyll-boost to your digestive tract.

Chlorophyll rids the body of harmful environmental toxins from smog, heavy metals, herbicides, cleaning products and pesticides. They also aid in the liver detox.

 

 

 

 

 Fruits

Fruits are high in liquid-content, helping the body detox and wash out the toxins. They are also very easy to digest and are high in antioxidants, nutrients, fiber and important vitamins.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Broccoli Sprouts

Extremely high in antioxidants, the ability for broccoli sprouts to stimulate the detoxification enzymes in the digestive tract is unparalleled. The sprouts are actually more effective for detox than the fully-grown vegetable.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Lemons, Oranges, and Limes

Citrus fruit aids the body in flushing out toxins and jump starts the digestive tract with enzymatic processes. Lemon juice aids the liver in its cleansing processes. To increase the detox sensation, start each morning with a warm glass of lemon water.

Remember, vitamin C is one of the best detox vitamins around, as it transforms toxins into digestible material. Eat vitamin C foods often to help get more of these benefits.

 

 

 

 

Garlic

This pungent little bulb is one of the best detoxing foods out there. It helps stimulate the liver into producing  enzymes for detox  that help filter toxic residues from the digestive system. I recommend adding sliced or cooked garlic to a suitable dish, as this will help aid any detox diet.

 

 

 

 

 

Green Tea

Packed full of antioxidants, green tea washes toxins from the system via its liquid content, but also contains a special type of antioxidant called catechins, which are known to increase liver function.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Omega-3 Oils

Use hemp, avocado, olive oils or flax seed oil while detoxing. This will help lubricate the intestinal walls, allowing the toxins to be absorbed by the oil, and eliminated by the body.

Performing a periodic body cleanse may also be beneficial.

 

 

 

 

 Fresh raw Vegetables

Best for juicing or eaten raw: Onions, carrots, artichokes, asparagus, broccoli, cabbage, kale, brussel sprouts, cauliflower, garlic, beet, turmeric, and oregano. The combination of these foods will help your liver purge toxins during the cleansing process. These are high in naturally occurring sulphur and glutathione. Sulphur helps the liver detoxify harmful chemicals.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Seeds and Nuts

Incorporate more of the easily digestible seeds and nuts into your diet. Flax seed, pumpkin seeds, almonds, walnuts, hemp seeds, sesame seeds, chia seeds, Siberian cedar nuts and sunflower seeds are all excellent options. While detoxing, avoid nut butters.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mung Beans

The mighty mung bean has been used by Ayurvedic doctors for thousands of years. It is incredibly easy to digest, and absorbs toxic residue on the sides of the intestinal walls.

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