Nutrients in fruit help dissolve toxic buildup plus the water and fiber content of fruit help excrete the toxins. Fruits are easy to digest and are rich in antioxidants, fiber and many important vitamins especially the detoxifier vitamin C.
Apple, cranberries, grapefruits, lemons, limes, cherries and figs all are powerhouse fruits packed with healing compounds that boost enzymatic activity, and help wash away harmful bacteria and clean out carcinogenic toxins.
Apples are heart healthy as they contain potent antioxidants, high flavonoid content, and high fiber content. The fiber in Apples also helps the cleansing of the colon and flushing toxins out of your body.
Apples are rich in fiber that helps facilitate healthy elimination and it contains natural sugars that keep your energy levels up without the insulin spikes that lead to fatigue and sugar cravings.
Apples also contains Vitamin C that supports both liver health and your immune system.
Cherries and strawberries are loaded with antioxidants that help fight many illnesses.
They have nutrients that help in flushing toxins out of the body plus they help you sleep better.
Papaya contains enzyme papain that helps the release of waste products and is very soothing to the stomach and digestive tract.
Papaya is rich in 3 powerful antioxidants Vitamin C, Vitamin E and Carotenoids that help prevent the oxidation of LDL (bad) Cholesterol. Even fiber in Papaya helps reduce high cholesterol levels.
Papaya also contains other heart healthy nutrients like Flavonoids, Vitamin B5, Folates, Potassium and Magnesium.
Watermelon helps alkalize the body and is a natural diuretic that is helpful in flushing out of the body any water soluble toxins.
Watermelon is also rich in Vitamin C, which is a powerful antioxidant that safeguards the body against free radical damage.
Start your day with the juice of one lemon or lime in a glass of warm water.
Fresh lemons and limes have cleansing properties and their juice will help reduce toxic accumulations in your liver and abdomen.
Lemons are rich in bioflavonoid that has antioxidant properties and supports liver function so one can flush out toxins.
Potassium in Lemon acts as a diuretic and encourages the elimination of nitrogenous waste and chlorides. Mineral Potassium also helps boost circulation.
All citrus fruits (lemons, limes and grapefruits) help cleanse the liver and kidneys of toxins.
Pineapple has a mild diuretic effect and helps detoxify.
Pineapple is rich in Vitamin C - which is a powerful Antioxidant and helps reduce risk of heart disease - as it helps prevent free radicals from oxidizing Cholesterol. It is this oxidized Cholesterol that sticks to blood vessel walls causing plaques, which may cause heart attack or stroke.
Cranberries are a natural probiotic and have anti-viral properties. Cranberries are rich in Vitamins A, C and E that help boost liver and immune function plus protect your eyes.
Cranberries contain healthy Polyphenols, Anthocyanins, Flavonoids, Pterostilbene. Proanthocyanidins, and have the highest Phenolic content as compared to apple, red grapes, strawberry, orange;
Choose fresh cranberries that are ripe, plump, firm and deep red.
Figs are sweeter than other fruits and are packed with mineral Potassium that helps controls blood pressure. Opt for fresh figs if your goal is detoxification as dried figs have high sugar content.
Figs are also a good source of nutrients like Vitamins A, C and E that help cleanse the body, boost the immune system and protect the eyes from macular degeneration.
Turmeric not only adds flavor to your food but is healthy as it is rich in antioxidants and also has anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial properties that boost your health and sense of well-being.
Foods rich in Vitamin C (lemons, oranges, broccoli, peppers) are healthy for your diet as Vitamin C helps clean your liver and convert toxins into non-toxic compounds.
Dark green leafy vegetables contain vital nutrients and minerals that help boost detoxification processes in the body.
Leafy greens are rich in fiber and vitamins A, K, and E, that help the body to eliminate accumulated toxins.
Kale is rich in fiber that aids in proper digestion and keeps your body free of accumulated waste.
Kale is rich in Vitamin K -the vitamin responsible for blood clotting and prevention of hardened arteries.
Spinach is rich in chlorophyll that helps flush out harmful environmental toxins from smog, heavy metals, pesticides and supports the liver in detoxification.
Spinach is rich in Vitamins A, K, Folate and Iron.
Dandelion greens help boost the natural detoxification processes of the liver and kidney and actively help rid the body of toxins. Dandelion green are rich in vitamin A and Calcium.
Green vegetables like spinach, collards, kale, broccoli are packed in chlorophyll that helps in strengthening your digestive system plus boosting liver function and helps in detoxification of accumulated toxins.
Broccoli is rich in glucosinolates like sulforaphane - which helps the liver to process and toss out toxins.
Broccoli is packed with Chlorophyll, one of nature’s best cleansers and detoxifiers as it helps remove gut toxins from the body. Broccoli is also rich in fiber that is healthy for colon health.
Note cooking affects Chlorophyll content in food so ideal to eat CHlorphyll rich foods either raw or undercooked (lightly steamed).
Vegetables rich in chlorophyll include broccoli, collard greens, kale, spinach, green bell peppers, beet tops, turnip greens...
Beetroot contains the antioxidant betacyanin which gives it its vivid color and revs up your liver’s detoxifying process
Ensure you add a little olive oil to your beetroot salad to absorb all it's fat soluble vitamins.
Cabbage (red, white, green) is a great detox food as it is packed with antioxidants and sulphur compounds that protect your liver and help it process toxins.
Cruciferous veggies like Cabbage, Broccoli Cauliflower also help boost heart health and reduces risk of certain types of cancer.
Indole-3-carbinol is a powerful antioxidant in Cabbage, Broccoli and Cauliflower that helps reduce risk of breast cancer, ovarian cancer and cervical cancer.
Peppers are rich in detoxifying antioxidants and contain active compound capsaicin that helps boost circulation and helps digestion.
Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant found in citrus fruits like oranges and limes as well as in green peppers, broccoli, and strawberries.
Garlic contains helpful sulphur compounds that aid your liver’s detoxification process.
Garlic also has antiviral and antibacterial properties that helps eliminate harmful bacteria and yeasts from your intestines.
Asparagus is good source of amino acid - asparagine which, along with mineral Potassium, acts as a diuretic and a cleanser. Thus Asparagus helps your kidneys flush out toxins and ease bloating.
Watercress is good food source for glucosinolates that help to stimulate the liver’s detox enzymes.
Watercress also contains good amounts of minerals Calcium and Magnesium that helps boost bone health.
Yogurt is known to help with the digestive process and cleanses your colon by promoting the growth of healthy bacteria.
Yogurt helps boosts immunity and is also rich in calcium which prevents colon cancer and other cancers.
A warm cup of green tea anytime of the day makes one feel more energetic and rejuvenated.
Antioxidants in green tea act as detoxifiers helping prevent damage to your liver and other organs. Active compound or phytochemical in Green Tea Epigallocatechin has antioxidant properties and helps protect against progressive liver disease and kidney damage.
Flaxseeds are rich in cleansing fiber that absorbs water and expand in the colon, allowing toxins and mucus to be removed.
Flaxseeds are also a good source of healthy Omega 3 fats that are good for your brain. The brain is more than 60% fat, and it functions far better when it is fortified with healthy, fluid essential fatty acids like Omega 3 fatty acids.