16 Foods to Detox your Body.

I read a great article on RealFarmacy.com about herbs and foods that can help cleanse your blood of toxins.  The article includes 16 foods that can help detoxify your liver, kidneys, intestines, lungs, and skin.  I'm going to list them below and explain each one.

Garlic

• Loaded with Sulfur (an essential mineral that helps rid the body of toxins.)
• Stimulates the liver to product enzymes to filter toxins.
• Keeps your intestines free of bad bacteria, viruses, and parasites.

Dandelion

• Loaded with antioxidants and phytonutrients.
• Helps eliminate toxins from your digestive tract and get rid of free radicals.
• Fresh leaves or tea made from the roots can stimulate the liver and pancreas to remove toxins from the bloodstream.

Apple

• Loaded with vitamins, minerals, fiber and phytonutrients.
• There is a compound in apples that stimulates production of bile which helps the liver rid the body of toxins.
• They are high in soluble pectin fibers which can bind cholesterol and heavy metals.
• They help clean the intestines.

Beets

• Loaded with antioxidants and other nutrients.
• They protect the body from free radicals.
• They stimulate the liver to remove more toxins.

Parsley

• Is a diuretic which helps the kidneys do their job.
• Eliminates more toxins through urine.

Carrots

• They are rich in Vitamins A, B6, C, and K as well as potassium and glutathione.
• Glutathione is a liver cleansing protein.
• Eat them raw to get the best effect.

Leafy Greens

• Contain powerful antioxidants that help clean the entire body.
• Filled with fiber to clean the digestive tract.
• Best pick - spinach, cabbage, broccoli, and kale.

Lemons

• Loaded with antioxidants.
• Helps activate the liver to remove toxins.
• Loaded with Vitamin C and Glutathione.
• Drink lukewarm water with lemon in the morning.  It helps alkalize the body and eliminate toxins via urine.

Flaxseed

• Filled with Omega-3 fatty acids that help get rid of glucose.
• High in fiber and can eliminate a large range of toxins.

Turmeric

• The active ingredient, curcumin helps the body expedite the detoxification process.

Basil

• Helps to support the liver and kidneys to remove toxin build-up.
• Great for digestion and infections.
• Can be used as a diuretic to remove more toxins.

Blueberries

• Loaded with antioxidants.
• They have anti-inflammatory properties.
• Great to purify body of toxins and free radicals.

Avocado

• They lower cholesterol and blood pressure.
• Contain high levels of glutathione.

Cilantro/Coriander

• Assists the body in ridding itself of mercury and other heavy metals.

Water and Sleep

• Also plays a role in detoxification.

Sources:
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