Top 10 Detox Foods

Detox is good for the mind and body if we do it regularly to flush out toxins. Here are nature's bounty that have super detox abilities that can do your body good. Be sure to stock up on these superfoods to live a healthy life!

1. Apples. Without a doubt, the apple is one of the most purifying foods out there. With its fiber absorbent action, the body can easily eliminate a lot of harmful toxins. Apples are a versatile fruit and can be added to a lot of different meals, perfect for a nice breakfast, dessert or snack. Apples have many culinary possibilities as they can be stewed, roasted, juiced, puree or made into a sauce. It is very important to eat the skin, as it has many beneficial properties and vitamins.

2. Pineapple. It is known to be a diuretic and a cleansing fruit that helps to eliminate toxins through urine and also prevents constipation due to the large amount of fiber it provides.

It also has high in bromelain, which makes for better digestion. In order to retain the nutrients of the pineapple it is best to eat this fruit fresh, as opposed to tinned.

3. Green vegetables (lettuce, cabbage, beans, broccoli, leeks, celery, peas…) the green color of these foods is because of the chlorophyll in them, a substance with great benefits for the body. They are vegetables that for their nutritional value and functional properties, can provide comfort to the body as they help in the work of "loosing" and decongesting the digestive system, stomach, intestines, gall bladder and liver. The liver and pancreas are the organs that may be affected by the Christmas excesses (alcohol, sugars, proteins) so we need to take care of them now!

4. Asparagus. These green stalky vegetables have a wealth of minerals that make it one of the best body cleaners. They have huge benefits on the activity of the liver and kidneys. Being composed of large amounts of water and casparagine (which is eliminated through the urine) they are very good diuretic and so for hypertension, fluid retention, bladder disease or diabetes. You can eat them in salads, rice and pizza, although they can also be eaten alone, previously cooked with a light dressing.

5. Artichokes. Have a high fiber content. The artichoke has diuretic qualities, helping to eliminate fluids from the body, like toxins, especially in regard to uric acid. It is a liver protector and helps with digestion. It is a good companion for salads, rice and pasta. It is also common to eat alone, either roasted or candied. Although it is not a food with many followers, its beneficial properties make it very attractive to maintain a healthy diet.

6. Oily Fish. Oily fish is one of the best sources of protein, it is also rich in unsaturated fats, low in saturated fat and especially rich in omega-3 acid and compensates the excessive consumption of saturated fats. The priority is that fish and seafood must be included in the weekly menus, with the dual purpose of increasing the consumption of a cardio protective food and helps to reduce the intake of meat.

7. Lentils and other legumes. Lentils are a great source of protein and are a carbohydrate of low glycemic index that provide lots of energy. Another advantage of lentils is the fiber and low lipid content, which makes them of allies of the weight control diets. Lentils have a compendium of dietary nutrients that together, help regulate blood sugar, reduce cholesterol levels and improve constipation. The key is to include variety of vegetables in menus between two and four times a week.

8. Oats, flaked oats contributes to increase our daily fiber intake. These foods contain beta-glucan, a soluble fiber, and avenasterol, a phytosterol. The two substances are capable of reducing the absorption of cholesterol in the intestine. After days of excess, is likely to have altered levels of lipids and sugars, so you should quickly recover normality and good health.

9. Brown Rice. Brown rice keeps the outer layer of the grain formed by cellulase (vegetable fiber) and rich in protein, vitamins and minerals. Unlike white rice, brown rice has not lost its integrity. The cellulose cannot be digested and is expelled outside expelling waste residues bowel helping to eliminate toxins from the body and preventing it from sticking to the cells of our colon. It is a very complete food from a nutritional perspective, balancing the excesses, lowers abdominal swelling and corrects constipation. It can be used as a main dish, side dish, dessert, etc.

10. Herbal teas and teas. Having Infusions after meals improve the digestive process making it faster and easier. That is why taking an infusion can avoid heavy digestions and they can also help to sleep much better. Some of the most recommendable teas you can have is green tea , which is antioxidant, purifying and not very exciting . The substances contained in green tea are of great nutritional and functional interest, especially with antioxidant flavonoids (catechins, rubigenina , flavin and tannins ) . You can take one or two cups a day, instead of coffees and other beverages, if there is no medical contraindication.

Ginger tea can be an effective remedy to fight against indigestion, to remove gases and mitigate the dizziness .

Healthy eating helps you to live longer.