These days, detox diets have
become quite a fad. While some look for those that would bless them with a
flawless skin, others take detox diets as a quick way to lose weight. What you
eat definitely has a major effect on your body and skin. So, be cautious about
the detox diet plans that you follow and foods that you chose to eat. To help
you out in your detoxification mission, we will tell you about foods that
cleanse your body the right way. Read more after the break…
Beetroot
Beets are rich in vitamins
B3, B6, C and beta-carotene that optimally fire up detoxification process. They
promote good health of liver and gallbladder health that are of great
importance when it comes to removing toxins from our system. They are rich in
fibre too, which aids digestion. You can eat it in raw form, include it in
recipes or have it in form of juice.
Avocados
Avocados are a powerhouse of antioxidants, which are known to show the
harmful toxins a way out of your body. Although you may avoid it because it is
high in fat, but you do not realise that it is riin monounsaturated fats that
lower the bad LDL cholesterol. So don’t run away from this wonder fruit the
next time they see you in the eye!
Apples
Apples are high in soluble and insoluble fibre that soaks up toxins and
waste and throws it out of your body. It also sweeps the intestinal tract that
has residue of toxins and undigested food particles. Your body also gets some
essential vitamins, minerals and flavonoids that stimulate bile production that
aids liver get rid of toxins.
Pomegranates
Besides
detoxification, this red-coloured fruit is also rich in anthocyanins, an
antioxidant, which guard you against the risks of inflammation, heart disease,
and diabetes. You can sprinkle pomegranate on top of your breakfast cereal or
in vegetable raita or have it in form of juice. A few
researches also indicate that this fruits helps in slowing your skin’s ageing
process, by controlling the damage caused due to weakening of collagen in the
skin.
Lemons
Lemon is
the most popular among detox foods as it flushes toxins out of our bodies with
immense ease. If you have digestive problems, you can add a few drops of lemon
juice in a cup of hot water (no sugar!) and drink it as soon as you wake up.
You can also use lemon juice instead of vinegar as a dressing in salads.
Garlic
Garlic is
crucial for detoxification as it is high in sulphur content that is integral in
neutralising toxins and heavy metals until they are excreted out of the body.
We won’t ask you to eat it raw, rather encourage you to include it as an
ingredient while preparing food. Garlic is also known for its antibiotic,
antiviral and antiseptic properties.
Ginger
It is
said that a detox plan is incomplete without ginger. Compounds called gingerols
and shogaols promote detoxification by speeding up the movement of food in the
intestines. It also has an anti-inflammatory benefit and helps ease sore throat
and nausea. It also improves digestion. You can drink ginger-lemon tea if you
don’t like chewing it.
Cabbages
This green
cruciferous veggie is rich in sulphur that breaks down toxic substances. It is
a good idea to include it in your food palette for good health and longevity.
In addition to detoxification, it is competent of eliminating carcinogens,
cancer causing substances from the body. You can dice it in olive oil, or have
it as a vegetable juice.
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