Foods to Detox your Body - 5 Easy Ways to Rid Your Body of Toxins

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Foods to Detox your Body - 5 Easy Ways to Rid Your Body of Toxins

Nourish & detox your body

The detox process enables your body to rid itself of unwanted toxins - we're all for detox without depriving your body of what it needs, especially in the colder months!

Top 5 detoxifying foods

We've chosen 5 foods that you can easily add to your normal diet to nourish your body and help get rid of unwanted toxins.

 

Ginger Ginger

 

  • Ginger

Ginger is so warming to your body and because of its anti-inflammatory properties is great for relieving aches & pains. It is deeply comforting & healing to the digestive system.

 

Turmeric is rich in anti-oxidants - great for detox Turmeric is rich in anti-oxidants - great for detox

 

  • Turmeric

Turmeric comes from the ginger family and so also has anti-inflammatory properties. It helps to purify the blood and is a great liver tonic.

  • Beetroot

Beetroot is a great stimulant for the liver, kidneys and lymphatic system. It has been known to improve blood flow and lower cholesterol.

  • Cucumber

Cucumber is made up mostly of water so it helps to keep the body hydrated and flushes toxins out. It's also great for healthy skin, hair and nails.

cucumber

  • Lemon

Lemon is full of anti-oxidants and vitamin C, it plays a powerful role in alkalising the body and decongesting the system.

Most of these wonderful detoxifying ingredients can be easily added to smoothies, juices and soups. I have a cup of green tea with fresh lemon every morning :)

I'd love to know how you incorporate these ingredients into your diet.

Yogandha :)