For your body to reach its full potential, it is important to detox and incorporate a full-body cleanse fairly often. Not all of these detoxes need to be miserable; there are actually a wide variety of tasty foods that will cleanse and detoxify the body naturally.
Below is a list of some of the best (organic) foods for an effective whole-body detox.
1. Apples
Apples are rich in fiber, vitamins, minerals, and phytochemicals, which are all necessary components for an effective detox.
2. Artichokes
This vegetable helps support liver function, which in turn supports the detoxification process throughout the body.
3. Asparagus
A super-food that helps prevent premature aging and cancer, asparagus also helps promote filtration through the liver. This process makes sure the liver is able to effectively remove toxins and harmful materials from the body.
4. Avocados
Rich in antioxidants, avocados also help block carcinogens from wreaking havoc in the body and aid the liver in its natural detoxification process.
5. Basil
An herb with natural antibacterial properties, basil also supports digestions and detoxification in the body. It also supports the functioning of the kidneys, which furthers helps expel toxins from the body.
6. Beets
The phytochemicals that beets are so rich in help fight infection, cleanse the liver, and purify the blood. Beets also improve the oxygenation of your body’s cells.
7. Blueberries
Blueberries naturally reduce inflammation and prevent infections, in addition to being chock-full of detoxifying phytonutrients.
8. Brazil Nuts
These nuts are rich in selenium, which is extremely effective in removing mercury and other heavy metals from the body.
9. Broccoli
This cruciferous vegetable works in tandem with your liver to break down toxins into a form that can easily be removed from the body.
10. Cabbage
Cabbage is extremely efficient in cleansing the liver, breaking down chemicals, and removing toxins from your body.
11. Cilantro
This herb is extremely rich in antioxidants and helps flush out harmful chemicals and metals from the body.
12. Cinnamon
Cinnamon helps improve blood flow and cleanse the blood. It is also extremely rich in antioxidants and is a potent fighter of bacteria in the body.
13. Cranberries
Whether you drink the juice or eat cranberries alone, this fruit is extremely effective in cleansing the body of various toxins.
14. Fennel
Rich in fiber and a variety of vitamins and minerals, fennel also helps convert toxic molecules into less harmful forms, which are then easily removed by the body.
15. Flaxseed
Ground up flaxseed can bind to toxins and waste and help flush it out of the body.
16. Garlic
Garlic is included in many detox systems because it helps cleanse the liver and provides additional support to the immune system.
17. Ginger
This root helps improve your metabolism, which improves your body’s ability to remove toxins from the body.
18. Grapefruit
Grapefruits are used to treat and prevent many health issues, and they are extremely effective in removing free radicals from the body. Grapefruit also revs up the liver and improves its function.
19. Green tea
Rich in antioxidants, green tea is included in almost every natural cleanse or detox.
20. Kale
This veggie helps protect the kidney and regulates your body’s natural detoxification process.
21. Lemons
This citrus stimulates particular enzymes within the body that convert toxins in the body into water-soluble form that can then easily be removed by the body. Lemons also helpbalance the body’s pH levels and support the liver in its detoxifying role.
22. Onions
The sulfur in onions is incredibly effective in detoxifying the liver and removing toxins from the body. Onions are even effective in removing arsenic, lead, mercury, and other harmful materials from the body.
23. Parsley
More than just a garnish, parsley actually supports the kidneys and urinary tract. Because it is a diuretic herb (and one that’s full of vitamins and minerals), parsley helps flush out toxins and waste from the body on a regular basis.
24. Pineapples
Pineapples contain digestive enzymes which help cleanse the colon and regulate digestion. These enzymes also improve blood circulation.
25. Turmeric
Turmeric contains an ingredient called curcumin, which helps protect the liver and regulate digestion.
26. Wheatgrass
This vegetable that looks like a snack for cats is excellent for balancing the pH level in the blood and is a potent detoxifier. Wheatgrass also helps protect the liver, ensuring that it works correctly to remove toxins from the body.
Because our bodies can get bogged down by excessive toxins and waste, it is important to detox every now and again. Include these foods (organically produced) in your next full-body cleanse or natural detox, and you’ll soon notice the improvement.
If you know of any other foods that are effective for a full-body cleanse and detox, leave your suggestions in the comments section below. Also, if you enjoyed this post, feel free to share it with your friends and family. After all, sharing is caring!
Author: Sasha Brown
I am a widely experienced content writer with a zeal for the natural things in life. Also a Certified Herbalist, I’ve injected pure naturalism into my diet by eating purely organic foods. I love to garden and care only about the good health and happiness of others. Please visit my blog for tips on alternative living.
