Many of us start our day with a snoozing alarm, getting ready to work in haste, grab some junk for breakfast and lunch at the workplace and regret at the end of the day because we either have excess weight gain or severe health issues to deal with. We agree that we all have cravings and favourite junk to satisfy our tummy. It is also our responsibility to eat toxin-free and be healthy. Let us introduce you to some detox foods and drinks which would assist you in losing weight, maintain good heart health, and boost your immune system.
1. Consume Sulphur Containing Foods:
Sulphur containing foods improves the excretion of Cadmium in the body and acts as detoxifiers.
Onion: Onion contains sulphur amino acids which help in detoxifying your liver. Onion juice also helps in reducing weight and belly fat. You can also take raw onions or boiled and squeezed onions in your diet which is really good for your health.
Cabbage and Broccoli: Cabbage and Broccoli also have sulforaphane which fights against toxins in our body. They are rich sources of protein and calcium. Broccoli has the power to stop the multiplication of cancer-causing cells in our body. Hence they play a positive role in body detoxification.
2. Cilantro:
Cilantro is an antioxidant rich herb. It has anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antifungal, antimicrobial properties. Garnishing your dishes with cilantro or making a smoothie out of it helps your body to be toxin-free. It has the power to excrete unwanted metals through the body’s excretory system.
3. Carrots:
Carrot is rich in Vitamin A supplements and has antioxidant properties. It not only detoxes your body but also improves your eyesight. Carrot juice boosts your immune system. It can reduce cholesterol and reduces the risk of cancer. Your skin will glow after having carrot juice on daily basis. It also boosts your heart health. You can make an Orange Carrot Ginger detox drink to add extra flavours and enjoy it.
4. The Two A’s (Apples and Avocados):
We know you are so familiar with the saying, ‘An apple a day keeps the doctor away’. Apples are rich in soluble fibre pectin which helps to detox metals and food additives from your body. You can try making apple cinnamon detox water or apple juice.
Avocados have the best type of mono-saturated fat that helps in detoxification. It also improves digestion. The fat helps to stimulate bile in the gallbladder. You can mix apple and avocado to make a smoothie.
5. Pomegranate Juice:
Pomegranate can help in cleansing intestines. It has antioxidant properties that protect our body from DNA damage, heart diseases, cancer, and diabetes. It also helps in skin glow. Pomegranate juice also reduces inflammation. Hence it is one of the best detoxifiers to our body.
6. Lemon:
When it is summer you would probably prefer to have lemonade to satisfy your thirst. Lemon water promotes hydration and helps with weight loss. It is also rich in Vitamin C, therefore acts as an immunity booster.
Detox water must be consumed early in the morning with an empty stomach as it boosts your metabolism. You can add ginger, mint, cucumber, blueberry to enrich the flavour. Enjoy your colourful detox drink with your loved ingredients.
7. Coconut Water with Lemon and Mint:
Coconut water soothes your soul during scorching heat days. To make this detox drink what all you need is coconut, lemon, honey, and mint leaves. Take coconut water in a glass, scrape off coconut using a spoon, add the slices in coconut water; add lemon juice and honey in sufficient amount; mix well, and place mint leaves. Honey lowers triglycerides and is good for diabetic persons. Coconut water is a good source of hydration and helps to prevent stones in the kidneys. Your 10 min of effort to prepare this will help you to stay hydrated and healthy.
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These are a few drinks and foods to kick the toxins from your body. Try to add these foods and drinks to your daily diet and find the difference leading to a healthy lifestyle. Craving for junk is not a bad thing but handling the intake is in your hands.
Written By - Sravanthi Cheerladinne
Edited By - Kashish Chadha
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