Natural Detox This Springtime



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Is sluggishness, aches & bloating bogging you down? Well, it’s certainly time for detoxification. Though where should one be starting?

Commence right away – by selecting foods available in the springtime which must certainly be part of your grocery-shopping list.

Natural Detox Foods

Top Priority List

VeggiesSpiceFruits Oils
Bell PeppersBlack pepperOrganically grown fresh fruitsCorn
Brussels SproutsClovesLEGUMENUT & SEED
Bean SproutsCayenneEvery sprouting bean formSunflower
Bitter MelonHERB TEASLimaDAIRY
Alfaalfa SproutsGingerGoyaGoat’s milk
AsparagusStrawberry leafLentilsSWEETENER
CarrotCardamomMungRaw organic honey
ChicoryOrange PeelKidney
CornClove
Chillies, dryChicory
Collard GreensDandelion
CauliflowerHibiscus
CeleryCitrus peel
Cabbage
Endive
Dandelion
Green bean
Onion
Garlic
Kale
Mustard Greens
Parsley
Mushroom
Lettuce
Hot Peppers
Parsley
Potato (post-baking)
Swiss Chard
Peas
Radish
Watercress
Spinach
Turnip
Artichokes
Brocollini
Broccoli rabe
Bok choy
Chinese cabbage
Chinese broccoli

Other Ways of Jump-starting Natural Detox
  • Try incorporating the following into regular intake for maximum detoxifying action:
    • Pomegranates
    • Beetroot
    • Cilantro
    • Cocoa
    • Milk thistle
    • Spirulina
    • Seaweed
    • Chlorella
    • Nutrient forms like zinc, selenium to activate detoxing & glutathione
    • Special detoxifying supplement types like NAC (a sulphur which the body deploys for making glutathione), triphala, psyllium, vitamin C that assists the body in producing glutathione (a liver constituent eliminating toxins).
    • Herb forms like burdock, chlorella that help in supporting detoxification.
    • Drink green tea.
  • Skip or drastically reduce intake of trans fats or hydrogenated fats, high-fructose corn syrup, caffeine, nicotine, alcohol & sugar.
  • Preference to organic eating whenever doable & steer clear from intake of fishes which have mercury presence.
  • Try following the ages-old Ayurvedic practice of drinking hot lemon water on waking up. It is strongly believed to function as a cleansing agent for the intestinal region & a means of activating the juices responsible for digestion.
  • Try trading any single of your standard carbohydrate or milk-based snack item for fruits like grapefruit, melons & apples. Eat juicy fruits that not just re-hydrate your body but even add fiber which is vital for setting matters into motion – plus additional glassful water during every meal.
  • There are several types of natural detox fasts like juice fasting (sole consumption of fresh veggies & fruits juices like that of beetroot & wheatgrass), smoothies & shakes fasting (consuming just veggies & fruits (after pureeing or blending them into smoothie form).
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