20 Detox Superfoods

DETOX SUPERFOODS:

Here is a list of 20 superfoods that are super healthy and nutritious~ I definitely have my go to favorites but there is a good list to start off with. Try to eat these raw or steamed to get the fullest nutrient and detox benefit from these lovely delicious gifts of mother earth. :)

Apple - helps excrete heavy metals and cholesterol and is cleansing for the liver and kidneys

Artichoke - Purifies and protects the liver and has a diuretic effect on the kidneys

Asparagus - diuretic effect, helps maintain healing bacteria in the intestines

Broccoli - Like sprouts and cabbage, increases levels of glutathione, a key antioxidant that helps the liver expel toxins

Carrot - Packed with beta-carotene, powerful antioxidant; antibacterial and antifungal

Cranberry - Antioxidant-rich; destroys harmful bacteria in the kidneys, bladder, and urinary tract

Fennel - Strong diuretic action and helps the body eliminates fats

Garlic - Powerful antioxidant that is also excellent at eliminating toxic microorganisms

Ginger - Relieves abdominal bloating, nausea, and diarrhea. Helps to stimulate digestive enzymes, aiding efficient digestion

Lemon - Stimulates the release of enzymes--an essential part of the liver's detoxification process

Drink freshly squeezed lemon water in the morning to kick start your day and your metabolism!

Olive oil - Antioxidant; prevents cholesterol from being transformed into a harmful free radical

Onion - Rich in the antioxidant quercetin, which protects against free radical damage; enhances the activity of healthy intestinal flora and is also an antiviral

Parsley - Diuretic and helps kidneys to flush out toxins; contains phytonutrients that support the liver and is rich in antioxidants

Quinoa (pronounced kin-wa, just found this out recently!) - Easily digested cleansing grain that is a good source of protein, vitamins, and minerals.

Rice - Brown rice in particular cleans the intestines as it passes through and prevents constipation; antiallergenic and helps stabilize blood-sugar levels.

Salad greens - Superb antioxidant and cleanser of the digestive tract.

Spinach, kale, and butter lettuce are my go to for now...YUM!

Seaweed - Strong antioxidant; helps alkalinize the blood and strengthens the digestive tract.

I am definitely a huge fan of seaweed. I can eat these by the bowl full. I absolutely love love love this stuff!!

Tomato - Rich source of the antioxidant lycopene, thought to prevent a variety of diseases

Watercress - purifies the blood and expels wastes from the body

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Yogurt - Live yogurt contains probiotics that reduce intestinal inflammation and fungal infections and eliminate bad bacteria that damage the gut wall

I'm sure there are tons more detox superfoods out there. This is just a small list...which is making me really hungry right now and it's almost midnight. Sad thing is I just ate 3 bananas like 10 minutes ago lol!

References: The process of cleansing and restoration detox