Detox your Body, Detox your Life
Full body cleanse diet – Body cleanse has been around for thousands of years. Body cleanse today is even more important then in ancient times.
Body Cleanse: Today we are exposed to millions of pounds of chemicals in our environment. Toxins such as pesticides, herbicides, plastics, petrochemicals, heavy metals, pollutants in our water, additives in our food and residues from drugs, cigarette smoke, dental fillings and paints irritate our bodies. They are making them more prone to disease and ailments such as allergies, cancer, arthritis, heart disease etc. Additionally, our bodies are overloaded and work overtime to eliminate toxic materials from tissues and organs. Consequently, detoxification helps the body open all channels of elimination to remove toxins and waste deposits.
Recipe for Body Cleanse – there are a few body cleanse techniques that you can incorporate into your life.
♥ Eat organic nutrient-rich food
♥ Exercise
♥ Infra-red sauna
1. Cleanse with Water
Remember to drink water! It is essential for healing. Water lubricates tissues, flushes wastes and toxins, hydrates the skin, and transports minerals, vitamins, proteins and sugars around the body for assimilation.
Recommended is approximately ten glasses of reverse osmosis water every day. The amount depends on climate, stress, exercise and the amount of cooked food that you are eating daily. Coffee and colas dehydrate your body, and are aging. Water gives you moist and supple skin, keeps your brain sharp, and your elimination system regular.
2. Body Cleanse with Organic Nutrient-Rich Food
Nutrient-rich food are your first line of defense against the negative effects of lifestyle, stress, pollution, chemicals and disease. Eating natural, live, raw food will provide a slow and gentle body cleanse. It is an ongoing process and it can be easily integrated into your lifestyle.
Below are the foods that are essential when you body cleanse. They provide higher levels of vitamins and minerals. In addition they possess energies that are important for healing, maintaining, building and cleansing the body.
3. Fruit Cleanse
♥ Lemons
are excellent liver detoxifiers and are antibacterial, astringent and antiseptic. In addition, lemons are high in vitamin C and potassium. Furthermore, lemons cleanse the digestive system, purify the blood. They also lower cholesterol and stimulate bile production, which help cleanse the liver.
So, have a glass of warm water with freshly squeezed lemon first thing in the morning to start your cleanse day.
♥ Apples
contain malic and tartaric acid which promote good digestion and cleanse the liver. In addition, they are rich in flavonoids and polyphenols. Furthermore, apples are an excellent source of vitamin B, beta-carotene, and vitamin C. Apples also contain pectin, a soluble fibre that can help remove toxins from the body. Hence, have at least an apple a day, preferably before noon on empty stomach.
♥ Cherries
remove toxins from the kidneys and liver. They also help to eliminate uric acid from the body’s tissues and joints. Furthermore, cherries are rich in beta-carotene, vitamin C, B vitamins and pectin, which help to clean up heavy metals and cholesterol.
♥ Grapefruit
contains anticancer compounds such as flavonoids, terpenes and coumarins. Research shows that grapefruit can prevent cancer, especially cancers of the pancreas and stomach. Furthermore, grapefruit contains vitamin C, beta carotene, phosphorous and potassium. Additionally, grapefruit has antiviral, antiseptic, intestinal and liver-cleansing properties.
♥ Raspberries
have antiviral and anticancer properties. Also, they are cleansing and anti-inflammatory. Additionally, raspberries are rich in pectin, vitamin C and potassium.
♥ Cranberries
have antifungal, antibiotic and antiviral properties. In addition, they contain Hippuric acid, an anti-bacterial agent that reduces harmful bacteria that adheres to the walls of the urinary tract.
4. Raw Vegetable Cleanse
♥ Carrots
are one of the best body cleansers. They also contain Beta-carotene, vitamin B, calcium, vitamin C, pectin and fibre. Furthermore, carrots have anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. Additionally, they strengthen the liver, kidneys, lungs and digestive system.
♥ Celery
is excellent blood cleanser, diuretic and laxative. In addition, celery contains vitamin C, potassium, calcium, magnesium, silica, fibre and coumarins, anti-cancer compounds that may be beneficial in cancer prevention. Furthermore, celery helps to neutralize acids in the body. So, drink celery juice after exercise to replace lost electrolytes.
♥ Kale
is rich in iron, sulfur, vitamin C, beta-carotene, chlorophyl and calcium. It also, contains powerful anticancer compounds that protect against breast, lung and colon cancer. In addition, kKale has a cleansing effect on the body and its high fibre content helps cleanse the intestinal tract. Kale can be added to salads or included in vegetable juices.
♥ Cabbage
contains beta-carotene, calcium, vitamin B1 and B6 and vitamin K. It is also a good source of fibre and has antiseptic, antiviral and antibacterial properties. In addition, cabbage cleanses the liver, detoxifies the stomach and helps with digestion. Furthermore, cabbage contains phytonutrients that remove free radicals, toxins and carcinogens from the cells. Finally, cabbage is especially potent when eaten raw or juiced.
5. Body Cleanse with Seeds
♥ Flaxseeds
are rich in omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. Flaxseed is a potent laxative, and is beneficial for intestinal tract and cardiovascular system.
♥ Quinoa
(pronounced keen-wah) is an ancient grain-like seed. Quinoa has been cultivated in Andes, South America for more then 5.000 years. Especially, quinoa is high in insoluble fiber which helps prevent formation of gallstones, constipation, colon cancers, and heart disease. It also balances your blood sugar levels, which is very important during a detox when you may be eating less than your body is used to. In addition, quinoa is a highly nutritious food packed with complete protein, iron, and high levels of potassium, B vitamins, magnesium, zinc, copper and manganese. Quinoa has a delicate taste and a nutty flavour when cooked. Have a bowl of quinoa every day.
6. Body Cleanse with Seaweed
♥ Seaweeds
are superfoods with remarkable health benefits. They are abundant in minerals and antioxidants such as beta-carotene, calcium, iron, magnesium, selenium, iodine and zinc. Sea vegetables also contain alginic acid which binds in the intestines with heavy metals and then eliminates them through the stools.
♥ Wheatgrass
is a superfood with a good source of minerals, beta-carotene, B’s, vitamin C, E, calcium, magnesium, zinc, sulfur, chlorophyll, and amino acids. Furthermore, wheatgrass is anti-viral, anti-bacterial and a potent anti-oxidant. In addition, spirulina detoxifies and alkalizes the blood, cleanses the gastrointestinal tract and liver, eliminates heavy metals and improves digestion.
♥ Spirulina
is a green superfood rich in chlorophyll, complete protein, minerals, and carotenoids. In addition, spirulina contains all B’s including high amount of B 12, and essential fatty acids. Additionally, spirulina is also a powerful antioxidant; it works on the lymphatic system, boosts the immune system and increases energy. So. energize your mornings with a green spirulina drink.
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