Detox drinks and food to cleanse your system

Making a change within your lifestyle is a long process. Surely you thought of why your body feels tired when you already slept 7 or 8 hours per night. The main reason is how and what you eat throughout the day.

From time to time, your body needs a break – which means detoxification.

The most common question is “What do I need to look for if I want to detoxify my body?” Many people are choosing the easiest way: detox pills.

But if you want a more natural way, affordable and longer-lasting results, why not trying changing your diet with this list of detox foods:

here is a step-by-step guide to healthy living.

#1 – Beetroot

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Red and juicy, beets are special treats both for your body and mind. Mostly, this vegetable is served as a smoothie – the first thing you catch in the morning.

Beetroot is a special treat for both your body and mind.  First things first, beets give your liver a sense of relief from the day to day process of removing all the toxins from everything we eat.  Like I said before, our liver keeps working and keeps us moving, but it deserves a holiday too.  To keep your digestive health moving in the right direction, adding this vegetable will allow your body to work as it should.  Besides, beets are also great for your skin, hair and cholesterol.

Now, I know what you’re thinking, it’s not the best tasting vegetable and it stains everything.  Well, here’s a little tip… add it to your smoothie in the morning. 

Think about it, it’s red and juicy and will get your digestive health moving in the right direction first thing in the morning.  If not, try it in a salad or lemonade.

Besides the nutritious offerings, beets are also good for focus and pregnancy.

#2 – Seafood

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From this category: The best seafood you can have here is wild salmon.  The best part of this, is that you can actually find this product out in most restaurants. 

This way, when you’re out on a date, you can still eat right and not worry about introducing toxins into your system.  Of course, excessively eating is not accepted.

Wild salmon is rich in Omega-3s.  Besides being a great for your heart, Omega-3s help reduce the inflammation of the liver, especially if you are an active person.

It is also important to note that wild salmon is different from salmon that you might find at your regular grocery store.  As a rule of thumb, I always ask before making any purchase.

#3 – Broccoli sprout

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Broccoli sprouts are three- to four-day-old broccoli plants.  They simply boost enzymes for a long-lasting healthy life.

Broccoli acts as a shell for your liver.  Besides that, broccoli has been linked to a decreased risk for chronic diseases, like cardiovascular disease and cancer. 

This is most likely due to the fact that cruciferous vegetables all contain compounds that have anti-inflammatory, anti-aging and possible cancer-fighting effects.

#4 – Flaxseed

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This is another powerful food that offers Omega-3 fatty acids, and it’s much more readily accessible in almost all major supermarkets.

You might be thinking, “How are flaxseeds served in a detoxifying diet?”  Well, if you don’t like them over top of your salad, Juices and smoothies are a great option.

Another helpful tip…To prepare a flaxseed drink for your new morning routine, prep it the night before.  Keep it covered overnight in order to get a jelly-like smooth drink in the morning.

If you don’t know, flaxseeds are also used for clothes.  Because those clothes are designed to keep our bodies warm during the winter, why can’t those flaxseeds insulate our inner body as well?

#5 – Fresh fruit

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Is fruit ever truly fresh? Now and days, most fruits are injected with artificial solutions in order to get a delicious appearance. 

However, you can still identify the natural fruits.  Look for the USDA certified organic seal.  This means that they are approved by a premium organization. 

In short, they are organic and ready to be eaten.  Of all the fruit you can choose, I would argue that the best one is the apple.

• Apple

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Apples are the most common fruit and you can literally find them everywhere.  Best part about apples is that you can eat it as is, or you can add it to a number of different recipes and even the occasional apple pie.

This fruit is rich when it comes to phytochemical and pectin (strong words) – which helps in your detoxifying process.

The best thing about an apple is that you can pick them by hand and you don’t have to pay an arm and a leg for them.

Beside apple, below other detox fruits:

#6 – Ginger

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Ginger is great if you have been overindulging lately.  Not only does it help settle your stomach, but it can also aid in digestion and reduce bloating. 

Like many on this list, ginger contains antioxidants that can help boost your immune system. 

Grate some into your morning smoothie or a simple ginger tea works as well.

#7 – Artichoke

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Artichokes are a great food if you have been overindulging recently.  They are full of antioxidants plus the fiber in them can help with digestion as well as stimulating the liver. 

This makes artichokes extremely powerful when going through the detoxifying process.  It has tons of vitamins and minerals in only 120 grams from this vegetable and makes a great side for any meal.

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#8 – Garlic

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Garlic is a common vegetable, used in many recipes, everyday. Although garlic has an over-powering smell that might scare you away, it is great for detox.  Garlic has antiviral, antibacterial and antibiotic properties.

  It also aids in white blood cell production which can help prevent you catching the flu. 

For the best effect, it is better to eat the garlic raw, however, you can also use this vegetable in a multitude of different recipes and eat it daily.

#9 – Turmeric

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Turmeric is a harsh flowering plant, but it can be simply covered as a hand-made coffee or tea – so you won’t feel its powerful smell and taste.

As an advice, don’t try to buy it already packed and made, but in its pure form. Give yourself time with the turmeric plant so you’ll find its benefits better.

The best part, you only need about one teaspoon daily.  One teaspoon of turmeric is only about nine calories and contains lots of anti-inflammatory molecules especially curcumin.  Curcumin may also have artery-clearing effects.

#10 – Lemons

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I know that lemons have a disgusting taste and it’s not that pleasing as expected. In fact, that bitter taste is freeing your liver from worries and other problems. Sometimes, the worst part in a food is the one that heals us.

If you know that you can’t take it all alone, turn it into a lemonade or add it to some tea

Lemons are also full of vitamin C and can help restore your body’s pH balance

Tip: Don’t add too much sugar. You can try honey bee instead.   

Give some or all of these top ten detox drink ideas a try and see what works for you.  Remember that detoxifying your diet is not an overnight quick fix.  Rather, let this kick start your new journey of healthy living with us.

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