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Best 15 Foods for Detoxification (#8 Is a Surprise!)
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13. Flax Seeds
Like apples, flax seeds contain both soluble and insoluble fiber, which is important for the body to detoxify itself. Fiber encourages the body to remove toxins via the colon more quickly. Flax seeds are also loaded with healthy vitamins, minerals, and omega-3 fatty acids, which are important when it comes to supporting a healthy immune system, as well as maintaining proper function of the detoxing agents in your body. Flax seeds need to be ground to release their active ingredients. Grind whole flax seeds in your spice or coffee bean grinder, then add one tablespoon each day to yogurt, cereal, salads, or smoothies, or even just add some to a glass of water and drink it on an empty stomach.
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14. Cauliflower
This underrated vegetable is high in glucosinolates, which you know by now helps with the detoxification process. Glucosinolates are broken down in your intestines into compounds called indole-3-carbinol and isothiocyanates, which regulate the body’s natural detoxification enzymes. Cauliflower contains tons of vitamin C, which supports both a healthy immune system as well as liver function. This super versatile vegetable helps to protect your liver from damage and fight free radicals. You can eat cauliflower raw in a salad, or lightly steamed in just about any entrée or dish. Try mashing lightly steamed cauliflower as a detox alternative to potatoes.
15. Ginger
This tasty herb is second only to garlic in its ability to detox the body. Ginger contains compounds called shogaols and gingerols, which speed up the movement of food through the body, helping it to remove toxins and wastes in the liver, colon, and gallbladder. Ginger is super supportive of healthy liver function, it makes a good detox tea and can help detoxify a fatty liver. Drink several cups of ginger tea each day. You can also try grating fresh ginger root in your salad dressings, or use it in other vegetable dishes for a detoxifying change of pace.
As well as adding these detox super foods to your diet, you will need to follow a healthy lifestyle and avoid stress. For the best detox possible, be sure that you are getting plenty of sleep, drinking at least 8 glasses of water each day, and getting a minimum of 30 minutes of moderate exercise each day. It is also recommended that you get 30 minutes of sunshine and fresh air each day to optimize your vitamin D levels.
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