15
Foods that can help detox your body by RAW foods inc.
Apples
are loaded with pectin, a fiber that helps the liver and intestines release
heavy metals and other toxins that build up.
The pectin literally surrounds your organs, pulling these toxins out
which is why it’s important to choose only fresh organic apples. If your apples aren’t organic be sure to peel
them before use.
Avocados
contain a nutrient called glutathione, which not only blocks carcinogens it
helps the liver detoxify. Avocados also
help to lower cholesterol, dilate blood vessels and block artery-destroying
toxins.
Beets
are the number one food to eat to cleanse your blood. When cleansing it’s best to drink beet juice
at the end of the day.
Cabbage
helps the liver breakdown excess hormones and cleanses and neutralizes
carcinogens. It’s great for cleansing
the digestive tract.
Celery
and Celery Seeds also cleanse the blood and it helps
detoxify cancer cells from the body. The
seeds of celery contain over twenty anti-inflammatory substances.
Cranberries
cleanse your body of harmful toxins and bacteria in your urinary tract.
Cruciferous
Vegetables (Broccoli & Cauliflower) will
increase the amount of glucosinolate in your system, adding to enzyme
production in the liver.
Garlic
has the ability to activate liver enzymes that helps your body flush out
toxins. Garlic also holds high amounts of allicin and selenium, two natural
compounds that aid in liver cleansing.
In addition to improved liver function, garlic has been know to improve
respiratory function and cleanse the intestines of parasites.
Grapefruit
also contains pectin that binds to heavy metals and helps escort them out of
the body. It also has antiviral compounds that cleanse harmful viruses out of
the body. Grapefruit is an excellent intestinal and liver detoxifier. Drinking
a combination of garlic, olive oil and grapefruit juice while cleansing can
greatly increase your results.
Kale
contains powerful anti-cancer and antioxidant compounds that help cleanse the
body of harmful substances. It is also high in fiber, which helps
Lemons
& Limes contain glutathione,
the same nutrient found in avocados, that helps the liver detoxify harmful
chemicals. Drinking fresh lemon juice with water each morning will help your
body detoxify.
Oil -Cold-pressed
organic oils such as olive, hemp and flax-seed are great for the liver, when
used in moderation. They help the body by providing a lipid base that can suck
up harmful toxins in the body. Flaxseed
oils are loaded with essential fatty
acids, particularly the Omega-3s, flaxseeds and flaxseed oil are essential for
many cleansing functions throughout the body.
Seaweed
also binds to heavy metals to help eliminate them from the body. In addition,
they are powerhouses of minerals and trace minerals.
Walnuts hold
high amounts of the amino acid arginine, which aid the liver in detoxifying
ammonia. Walnuts are also high in glutathione and omega-3 fatty acids which
support normal liver cleansing actions.
Whole Grains such
as brown rice and brown rice pasta, are rich in B-complex vitamins, nutrients
known to improve overall fat metabolization, liver function and liver
decongestion.
Sources: http://www.globalhealingcenter.com/natural-health/liver-cleanse-foods/ http://www.care2.com/greenliving/top-15-cleansing-foods.html?page=3
