If you are not in favour of a detox-diet or going on a liquid-only diet
to free your body of toxic built-up, there is an easy way for you.
Consciously chosen foods could help you detoxify naturally. If you are
wondering which foods can help you do so, here goes the list.
Eggs: Do you have boiled, poached or scrambled eggs for breakfast? If
yes, then you are already on the right track. Eggs are a source of first
class protein packed with amino acids. When consumed, they help
neutralise the toxins in the body and promote production of antioxidants
to reduce oxidative stress.
Oats: Apart from being a rich source of antioxidant, oats are also rich
in beta glucan, a soluble fibre that helps in elimination of bile from
the liver, improves immune functions and metabolism thus, detoxifying
naturally.
Onions & garlic: They are a rich source of inulin, a probiotic which
helps production of beneficial bacteria in the gut. These bacteria are
responsible for overall immune function of the body by keeping your gut
healthy and eliminating toxins effectively. Cruciferous vegetable: Apart from having anti-cancer agents in them,
they are also rich in fibre content, hence, having more of broccoli,
cabbage, cauliflower help aid digestion and in consistent removal of
waste and toxins from your body. If you are worried about bloating, try
boiling the vegetables first before making a curry.
Foods rich in vitamin-B: Did you know that foods rich in Vitamin B aid
in digestion, promote cell growth and improve metabolism? Good
metabolism plays a key role in eliminating toxins from the body. Consume
foods that include all kinds of Vitamin Bs. Eat bananas for Vitamin B6,
poultry and fish for B12 and leafy greens for extra dose of Vitamin B.
Lentils and beans: Lentils and beans are not just good sources of protein
but are also packed with micro-nutrients like zinc and manganese that
boost metabolism of liver and in turn help get rid of toxins by keeping
your gut healthy.
Citrus
fruits: Gorge on fruits like oranges, sweet lime, lemons often. These
fruits are packed with antioxidants which help your body to detoxify
naturally by promoting production of certain enzymes that help the body
to get rid of toxic built-up.
Yogurt: Your gut would thank you if you increase your intake of yogurt,
which is rich in probiotics. This would boost production of good
bacteria, which acts as the first line of defence to the toxins present
in GI tract and aids digestion and metabolism to ensure natural
detoxification.
