Tuesday, July 17, 2012

Detoxification and Weight loss with these Foods

 Foods for detoxification

Foods for Detoxification:
Detoxification is the most important process for optimal health. Humans are biochemically unique and they have various biochemical demands as per their age and health. Human bodies are capable of eliminating dangerous endogenous and exogenous toxins from the body. Nutritionists and Dieticians are notified some top foods that provide detoxification safely, naturally and effectively.
Here we discuss some top foods for detoxification; adding slices of ginger or ginger tea not only improves digestion but reduces bloating, nausea and vomiting feelings and eliminates gas. It is very helpful for digestion when fatty food causes digestive problems. As ginger is in antioxidants, improves the function of immune system. Lemons are rich in Vitamin C and antioxidants; it removes free radicals, boosts immune function, gives alkaline effect and restores PH Balance in the body. Lemon juice when taken in the morning would flush out toxins from the body.
The presence of allicin in garlic promotes the production of White Blood Cells thereby boost the immune function and due to the presence of antiviral, antibacterial, antibiotic properties, it detoxifies the body and provides many health benefits. Beetroot contains iron magnesium and Vitamin C that provides many health benefits such as liver detoxification, improves the health of skin and hair and reduces cholesterol levels. Globe artichokes are enriched with dietary fiber and antioxidants that boosts and stimulates the function of liver thereby helpful for detoxification and also helpful for digesting fatty foods.
It may be noted that no detox diet would complete without consumption of essential fluids or liquids. Green tea is considered as one of the best fluid intake for detoxification, as the antioxidants present in the green tea, protect the liver, promotes weight loss and flush out toxic substances from the body. Fresh fruits are rich in vitamins, dietary fiber, antioxidants and minerals and low in calories. Due to the presence of these, fresh fruits are included in the detox diet. Fresh fruits improve skin health, improves vision, prevent cataracts, improve digestion, eliminate free radicals and remove toxins. Fresh fruits salad should be included in the diet to derive its health benefits.
The presence of sulforaphane in Cabbage and cruciferous vegetables like broccoli and sprouts, help the body to fight against toxins. As Cabbages low in calories and rich in antioxidants, it promotes weight loss while the presence of glutathione which helps to improve the detoxification process in the liver. Water cress is one of the best health boosters vegetable and detox food. Due to the presence of diuretic properties, water cress removes toxins from the body and contains many detoxifying nutrients such as Vitamin B complex, Vitamin E, Vitamin C and zinc, potassium. Hence water cress could be included in the diet in the form of soups or salads. Brown rice and whole grains contains fiber, magnesium, Vitamin B, manganese, phosphorous which are known as detoxifying nutrients that cleanse the body, eliminates toxins, cleanse the colon, and the presence of selenium protect and improve the function liver and improve general health.
To conclude, the above foods for detoxification could be tried in the diet along with other foods as per the need and as per the health of individual and with the advice of Health Care Professionals. However, it is necessary to consult the Doctors or Health Care Professionals or dieticians in case of health disorders, for medical advice, diagnosis, and treatment of the same. It may be noted that the above cited information is only for informative purpose and as such this article should not be treated as an alternative for clinical diagnosis, medical advice and treatment of health disorders.

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