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List of Natural Detoxifying Foods and Recipes

Throughout history man has identified the need for periodical cleansing and detoxifying of the body both as a spiritual and health ritual. Today’s modern world makes it almost impossible to avoid harmful toxins which enter our system through the food we eat, the water we drink, the air we breath and the beauty and cleaning products we use. One of the easiest detoxification regimes is through the use of natural detox juices. Let’s look at the list of natural detoxifying foods which includes fruits and vegetables that you can find at home.

List of Natural Detoxifying Foods

The following are the list of detoxifying fruits and vegetables that are easily available.

Cranberry – a powerful little fruit packed with many health benefit properties. Detox advocates claim the cranberry is particularly useful for supporting body cleanse and for system flushing and helps to cleanse the lymphatic system which is an important part of the body’s immunity network. It has powerful antioxidant properties as well as being a rich source of vitamin C.

Apple – often used in detox juices as it is such a popular fruit. Compared to other fruits it has a relatively low vitamin C level but is still a rich antioxidant source. Additionally, recent studies have shown that apples may reduce the risk of colon cancer.

Pineapple – very rich in the dietary mineral manganese which is essential in the body, working in conjunction with many vital biological functions to keep the body healthy and functioning to an optimum. Pineapple is also a rich source of vitamin C, antioxidant and may be indicative in alleviating digestive disorders.

Celery – used extensively in vegetable juices as it has a distinctive flavor. High in vitamin C and effective as a diuretic for reducing fluid retention and aiding digestion.

Cabbage – packed with many essential nutrients, this vegetable is an excellent source of vitamin C which some people believe bolsters the immune system allowing it greater strength in fighting off infection. Cabbage also has anti-inflammatory properties.

Beetroot – the leaves and root of this vegetable have been used in folk medicine remedies for centuries for a variety of purposes. It has antioxidant properties and may have the ability to lower blood pressure.

Simple Natural Juice Detox Recipes

Any fruit and vegetable can be liquidized and used in detox juices but here are a few basic recipes to get you started.

Wherever possible try to use fresh, organic detoxifying foods to avoid loading your body with more toxins from pesticide residue.

Liver Detoxification Recipe

• 4 carrots
• 1 apple
• ½ tablespoon of lemon juice
• ½ teaspoon of honey

Blend all detoxifying ingredients together in a liquidizer. You may wish to add water to dilute the mixture. Try and find organic honey to add to the ingredients.

General System Detoxification Recipe

• 3 sticks of celery
• 1 carrot
• 2 apples
• Blend as before. You may wish to add a squeeze of lemon for taste.
• General system detoxification 2
• ½ litre of fresh organic cranberry juice (high concentrate)
• ¼ litre of fresh pineapple juice (high concentrate)
• squeeze of lemon
• fresh parsley (optional)

Some people advocate a detox fast where only juices are consumed for between one and three days, avoiding solid food which slows down the detox process. Medical professionals are divided on the benefits of detoxification programs, claiming that the liver, kidneys and so forth automatically cleanse themselves of toxins as they build up. However, the list of detoxifying foods used in detox juices have a multitude of health benefits as well as supplying essential dietary vitamins and minerals so even if their efficacy for detox is questionable, there is no doubt that they will all do much more good than otherwise.

This article on foods having detoxifying properties has been written by expert author ‘Deneice Arthurton’.