Cleansing the body does not have to be as extreme or restrictive as some diets you’ve maybe heard of, or even tried yourself. In fact, simple changes, such as considering changes to the following are great ways to start the detoxification process:
Water
Start each day with a glass of spring or filtered water and the juice of one lemon to help flush toxins and alkalize the body. Be sure to also continue drinking water throughout the day.
Vegetable Juice
Drink a freshly made vegetable juice daily that includes hearty greens such as kale and spinach helps to cleanse the cells of toxins.
Baths
Add 1 – 2 cups of epsom salt to you baths up to three times per week and soak for 20 minutes.
Oils
Eliminate toxic oils from your diet such as vegetable, peanut, and canola. Instead, use oils high in omega-3s, -6s, and -9s, such as extra-virgin olive oil, coconut oil, hemp oil, or avocado oil.
Tea
Teas such as dandelion, milk thistle, and nettles are great for detoxification.
Raw Fruits and Vegetables
Fruit and vegetables contain enzymes that improve nutrient absorption and aid digestion.
High-Antioxidant Foods
Food that high in antioxidants help your body detoxify through various pathways. See suggestions as follows:
- Red Grapes
- Blueberries, Strawberries, Blackberries & Cranberries
- Sweet Potato, Butternut Squash and carrots
- Black beans and Pinto Beans
- Salmon (fresh only), Mackeral, Rainbow Trout, Herring
- Pecans
Sugar
Avoid white sugars and any other artificial sweeteners, as they can toxify the body. Instead, opt for natural sweeteners such as honey, coconut sugar, date sugar, molasses, or maple syrup.
White Flour
Consuming white flour overworks the digestive system and can cause digestive disorders. Substitute with other flours such as quinoa flour, or brown rice flour.
Personal Care Products
Look at replacing some of your your personal care and cleaning products with less toxic versions – Look at https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/ for replacement ideas.
