Natural detox: 10 effective foods

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2024 Author: James Gerald | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 14:00

What to eat to cleanse the body of toxins and lose weight? There are people who use quick methods or expensive weight loss products. This is the way my friend went after the New Year holidays. She, however, lost 3 kilograms in 3 days, but then she gained 4.

And many people face such a problem - the drug or supplement has an effect, but after stopping the intake, you again gain the hated extra pounds.

It is more useful and economical to use the gifts of nature to cleanse the body. These products and their properties are time-tested.

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1. Fiber

This is the best thing you can do for your gut: Eat enough bran, fresh vegetables and fruits, legumes, nuts and grains. In response, the body will take care of cleansing, lowering cholesterol and blood sugar levels, and normalizing microflora.

2. Flaxseed

Fiber-rich flax seeds are very beneficial for women - they contain antioxidants, potassium and magnesium, as well as vitamin E. In addition, they are a reliable supplier of Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids. By the way, flaxseed oil contains these healthy fats in the most balanced ratio. And this means, in addition to cleansing the body and improving the condition of hair, nails and skin, a healthy heart awaits us.

Both flaxseeds and flaxseed oil are good for detoxification. Both should be taken on an empty stomach in the morning.

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It is important not to overdo it here: no more than one tablespoon of flaxseed oil and no more than a handful of flaxseeds. Chewing hard seeds is a challenge, but you can grind them before eating.

Contraindications: pregnancy and lactation, uterine fibroma, endometritis, polycystic disease, pancreatitis, inflammatory processes in the intestines, stones in the urinary or gall bladder.

3. Dried apricots with prunes

Natural laxative that promotes weight loss - a mixture of dried apricots with prunes. To do this, you need to fill it with almost boiling water overnight (it is still better to let the water cool down a little and then add to the dried fruits). In the morning on an empty stomach, drink the infusion and eat dried apricots with prunes.

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4. Honey water

It will be possible to lose weight on honey water alone, but not immediately - the drink will have to be taken for more than one month. But on the other hand, the result will be persistent and safe. And as additional bonuses, you will find normalization of digestion, energy, and strengthening of the immune system. And by the way, you will want less chocolates and cakes.

You probably know that honey should never be poured with boiling water. The water should be warm and always very clean. You will need 1 glass of water and 1 teaspoon of natural honey. Prepare honey water and take it in the morning and on an empty stomach.

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5. Plums

We have already mentioned them in point 3, but now we will not only talk about prunes. Plums relieve our body from edema, removing excess salts and fluids, and reduce the acidity of the stomach. They are advised to eat for constipation, for diseases of the gallbladder. In winter, we offer prunes, which you can eat just like that, or you can cook compote. In summer - fresh plums, from which you can puree or squeeze juice. The riper the fruit, the better.

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6. Beets

Do you want to improve your metabolism? Then you for the beets. In addition, it will cleanse the intestines, and relieve dysbiosis, and improve the condition of the blood. Beets also contain folic acid, which is so important during pregnancy.

If you want to get the most out of this tasty and healthy root vegetable, try beet juice. True, it is very concentrated, very little is needed - less than in the picture.

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By the way, beets have their own contraindications - it is not recommended to use it for diabetes, urolithiasis and chronic diarrhea.

7. Pumpkin

A low-calorie product that is easy to digest and helps the intestines to remove a lot of harmful substances - it's all about pumpkin. It calms the nervous system, has a rejuvenating effect, strengthens blood vessels. Pumpkin seeds help fight worms.

Pumpkin is useful in any form. In the form of porridge, it has a milder effect on the body. Pumpkin porridge goes especially well with millet.

Pumpkin juice helps cleanse the liver, remove toxins and radioactive substances from the body.

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8. Bananas

It's not for nothing that minions love them so much! These fruits are well absorbed due to their high fiber content, and due to their high potassium content, they normalize metabolic processes in the gastrointestinal tract. Once in the stomach, bananas envelop its walls, even sometimes helping to restore the mucous membrane.

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9. Spinach

This is a real storehouse of nutrients. With regular use, it improves blood composition, and vision, and strength from it (maybe not like the sailor Popeye, but enough). Plus, this green, leafy vegetable is a natural colon cleanser that helps stimulate the growth of beneficial bacteria, which in turn improves digestion. Spinach also moisturizes you from the inside out, so you can say goodbye to dry and hard stools. And spinach is also very useful for pregnant women.

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10. Lemon with peel

Do not rush to get rid of the zest of this fruit - according to scientists, it contains 10 times more nutrients than citrus itself. Peeled lemon helps slow down aging, kills putrefactive bacteria and is an excellent remedy for bloating. Not to mention the normalization of the intestines and the improvement of digestion.

Recipes

And finally, 2 detox recipes - a salad that will remove toxins from the body, and delicious water for weight loss.

"Whisk" salad

The name speaks for itself - after this dish, your intestines will be clean! For the best effect, it is better to eat the salad for several days in a row.

Composition:

Cooking method:

Grate vegetables, mix, add oil and lemon juice.

Sassi water

Composition:

High quality water - 2 liters

1 tablespoon grated ginger root

1 peeled cucumber

1 lemon

3 sprigs of mint

Cooking method:

Cut the food, put it in a jug and fill it with water. For the best effect, the water should be infused for 8 hours, so it's good to make yourself a drink before bed. Keep the water in the refrigerator; in winter, just a cool, dark place in the house will do.