Seven Foods That Cleanse The Body

In this article we are going to explore seven common and not-so-common foods that you can incorporate into your diet to help rid your body of harmful toxins. Not only will consuming these foods cleanse your body, some will also provide protection against environmental factors.

#1: Lemon

Lemons are a powerful fruit indeed. Rich in the phytochemical d-limonene, consuming the juice of a freshly-squeezed lemon upon waking in the morning will detoxify your liver and cleanse your digestive system.

Besides being a great source of Vitamin C, which is a powerful antioxidant, lemons also alkalinize the body and aid in fat-burning. The body often cannot process environmental toxins and will therefore shuttle them to the fat cells, as this is simply the path of least resistance.

Food #2: Garlic

Garlic is another liver-detoxifier, and a delicious one at that. Two components found in garlic are allicin and germanium.

Allicin is known for its potent antibiotic and disinfectant properties. Germanium possesses anti-cancer properties, and has even been shown to stunt the growth of tumors in humans.

Garlic has also been proven to increase white blood cell production, boosting immune function.

Food #3: Leafy Greens

Leafy green vegetables such as kale, collard greens, and spinach contain high levels of chlorophyll, which aids in ridding the body of toxins. Most greens boast a high fiber content, so they will also help to cleanse the gastrointestinal tract.

Furthermore, leafy greens are highly alkaline and will help to gently restore your body’s natural pH balance. Let us also not forget that greens are chock-full of vitamins and minerals that will boost the immune system, as well as improving the health of the vital organs and central nervous system.

Food #4: Oregano Oil

Oregano acts as an incredible anti-viral and anti-bacterial agent. Just a few drops of oil of oregano in with your morning lemon juice will be enough to protect the body against harmful bacteria.

Oregano oil is high in phenols that cleanse receptor sites within the body, protecting against free radicals and acting as an anti-cancer agent. Please note that Oil of Oregano is of a different type than what you grow as an herb.

Food #5:  Blueberries

Blueberries contain a greater concentration of antioxidants than almost any other fruit, second only to chokeberries. ORAC – oxygen radical absorbance capacity – is used to measure the effectiveness of a food in protecting against free radicals, and blueberries have one of the highest ORAC values of any food found in nature.

Blueberries contain compounds made up of heavy molecules, which cleanse the urinary tract by washing away bacteria such as B. coli.

Food #6: Cranberry Juice

Cranberry juice is another powerful tool for cleansing the liver, not to mention the urinary tract. Phytochemicals such as quercetin, catechins, and luteins will provide the liver with much-needed assistance and support in detoxifying itself.

In helping the body, particularly the liver, clear itself of toxins, it is free to keep itself clean, resulting in a reduction in body fat accumulation and an increase in longevity.

It is absolutely vital that you choose cranberry juice which clearly states, “not from concentrate”.

Food #7: Water

This is arguably the most important inclusion on our list. As most of us know, the body is comprised of 60-70% water, and the vast majority of bodily functions rely on water. With this said, clearly water is one substance of which we should definitely be consuming plenty.

Drinking water will cleanse the lymphatic system, kidneys, colon, skin, and so much more.

It is important to understand that your kidneys need water to dilute toxins and flush them out of the body. If you do not consume enough water, your body will not be able to remove harmful pollutants and waste products, and they can be reabsorbed back into the body.

Conclusion

When it comes to the multitude of natural foods that will cleanse the body, we have barely scratched the surface.

In addition to including these foods in your diet, it is also highly advisable that certain foods are consumed in moderation, if not eliminated altogether. Refined sugars and trans fats can be extremely harmful to the body, and no amount of cleansing foods will completely reverse the damage that can be done by overeating unnatural, refined foods.

With this in mind, it is useful to nurture a greater awareness of what you are putting into your body. More of the good always means less of the bad, so bear this in mind next time you are faced with a decision between eating the salad or the burger!