5 FOODS THAT WILL HELP DETOXIFY AND CLEANSE YOUR BODY

Detoxification is a key body function involving the elimination of metabolic waste and other toxins via the eliminatory organs – the skin and kidneys and especially the liver. As much of about 80% of all chemical processes that go on in your body involve detoxification activities and modern day living has led to an increased exposure to toxins. As well as the toxic by-products of our own metabolism, we are faced with toxins in what we eat and drink, as well as from alcohol, cigarettes, medical drugs, cosmetics, household cleaning products, not to mention pollution and environmental poisons.

So what is a detox or cleanse?

It’s a way of eating (and living!) cleanly, to minimise the amount of chemicals and pollutants in our systems, while emphasises on high-nutrient foods that help draw out and eliminate toxins.

The lighter dietary load allows our body to expel accumulated toxins (which are stored in our fat cells) and reduce the burden on our organs and detoxifying functions (like the skin and liver).

And what should you include in your diet while you’re on a detox? Below are 5 fabulous foods that will help your body detoxify and cleanse;

Water

Ok, not technically a food but crucial when you’re cleansing and the rest of the time! Many people are partially dehydrated all the time which stresses your system and prevents efficient detoxification. Drink lots of water; 2 to 3 liters per day.

Try drinking a liter (about 4 cups) of water in the morning, then sip the remaining 1-2 liters throughout the day. Avoid drinking at mealtimes, so you don’t dilute your digestive juices.

Leafy greens

Leafy greens (think kale, celery, silverbeet, baby spinach, etc) are the backbone for any good detox! They are alkalizing, and an alkaline body is better at battling bad bacteria, yeast and keeping cravings at bay.

leafy greens

Green leafy veggies also contain chlorella which helps to cleanse and increase the oxygen in your blood, improving your cellular health.

Try adding a daily green smoothie to up your green intake, as well as eating lots of big - See more at: http://planbwellness.com/5-foods-that-will-help-detoxify-and-cleanse-your-body/#sthash.SDm8kkRm.dpuf

The Christmas and New year festivals have always been a great time friends, relations and family look forward to celebrating. The period comes with lost of dinning and feasting, therefore, to be able to keep up with the merriment, their is absolute need to detox your body. There are lots of ways to detox your body naturally.

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