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Top 40 Foods that Cleanse and Detox the Body Naturally
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31. Asparagus
Not only does asparagus taste great, but it detoxifies the body while fighting the free radicals that cause pre-mature aging. Asparagus also protects you from certain types of cancer and has anti-inflammatory compounds. Asparagus is known to help the liver to drain, which might sound strange, but having a backed up liver is like having a backed up toilet; not a good thing! So chow down on that asparagus and feel good about it!
32. Blueberries
Although all berries are excellent for your health, blueberries are the best of the best. Blueberries contain natural compounds that lessen the damaging effects of chronic inflammation and protect you from DNA damage. Blueberries are loaded with healthy antioxidants and have natural antiviral compounds, along with super detoxifying phytonutrients called proanthocyanidins. The antioxidant levels of blueberries only increase when they are frozen, so you can eat these goodies all year long.
33. Brazil Nuts
The key to flushing mercury from your body is with selenium, which Brazil nuts are loaded with! Regular consumption of Brazil nuts has been found to help protect the body from pancreatic cancer. It only takes about 2 Brazil nuts per day to get all the benefits, so stick one or two in a salad or as a snack and you are set for the day!
34. Cilantro
Cilantro, sometimes called coriander or Chinese parsley, is full of antioxidants. It’s also known to attach itself to mercury and other heavy metals so they can be removed from the body. Cilantro has powerful antibacterial compounds which lab tests show is twice as effective as many antibiotics in killing Salmonella.
35. Goji Berries
Replace the raisin in your diet with goji berries. These are nutrient dense and improve your vitamin C and beta-carotene intake like raisins never could. Goji berries have more vitamin C than oranges and more beta-carotene than carrots so this is a smart addition to any diet. For detox purposes, the vitamin C in goji berries removes waste, while the beta-carotene improves the performance of the liver.
36. Grapefruit
Grapefruit can be a bit sour, yes, but mixed in a smoothie or with a drizzle of honey, these are delightful and so good for you. Grapefruits treat diabetes, prevent weight gain, lower cholesterol levels, heal ulcers in the stomach, keep strokes and metabolic syndrome at bay, and even fight cancer. Grapefruit is known to treat many diseases as well as pharmaceutical drugs with no side effects. There’s a reason many people eat grapefruit in the mornings; they stimulate your liver and get it ready for action!
37. Water
Yep, plain old water! Often overlooked regarding detox programs but oh so important! Water is what your body will use in combination with these other foods to flush the toxins from the body. Without sufficient water, your liver cannot remove toxins properly. Read how to choose water for detox.
38. Brussels Sprouts
OK, now here come the Brussel sprouts, you knew they would be here. If you have major yuck that you want to get out of your body, start cooking up some of these puppies. These veggies are high in sulfur, which remove toxins from your bloodstream. Just one serving a day will help you get rid of environmental toxins or dietary ones. These little greenies boost your body’s production of glucosinolates, an antioxidant which forces your live to release protective enzymes.
39. Carrots
Like Brussels sprouts, carrots are also high in glutathione, which helps to detoxify the liver and stimulates it to produce protective enzymes. Carrots are loaded with other vitamins that help to improve your immune system, such as vitamin C, potassium, and vitamin K. Try to eat a carrot raw every day.
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40. Raw Tomatoes
Tomatoes are underrated! Not only do they do a terrific job at detoxifying the liver, but they also contain a whopping 169mg of glutathione with each serving. The lycopene in tomatoes have been shown to help protect you from lung, breast, and skin cancer. Eat them fresh, organic, and raw whenever you can. Try eating one with a little sea salt and balsamic vinegar for a nice taste treat!
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Kitsy WooWoo
May 29, 2015 at 12:37 pm
So now we’re told to eat the tomatoes raw? I keep reading that they should be cooked into a sauce in order to get the most lycopene. Who can keep up! 🙁
rudy
May 29, 2015 at 2:54 pm
Just eat the damn tomatoes
Kitsy WooWoo
May 29, 2015 at 6:03 pm
Well now, that was “rude.” 🙂