Detox or detoxification helps eliminate accumulated congestion in the body and purify the liver, kidneys, intestines, but also the lungs and skin. To achieve a home and natural detox cure, our first ally is the diet.
Detox foods: why are fruits and vegetables our allies?
We are often told: you have to eat fruits and vegetables, it's good for your health. What we say less is why! Here are 5 reasons why fruits and vegetables are your allies to detoxify the body.
- They are rich in fiber
Fruits and vegetables are high in fiber, so they help the gut to regulate, both in cases of constipation and diarrhea. With their high fiber content, but also vitamins and water, they are the natural allies of a detox diet.
- They are rich in antioxidants
- They do not contain lipids
Fruits and vegetables contain very little fat, so they have a very low energy density, that is, very few calories (15 to 50 kcal per 100 g). And their volume effect in the stomach and intestine accentuates the feeling of satiety. Ideal for a detox cure.
- They are rich in water
They participate in the proper hydration of the body.
- They are super rich in minerals
They help restore the acid-base balance and have a diuretic effect when their potassium levels are high and the sodium is low.
Which foods to choose for their detox effect?
If fruits and vegetables are full of health benefits, they do not all participate in the same way to the detoxification of the body. Here is the list of the best foods to consume during a detox cure before the summer.
The best detox fruits
- Pineapple
It is especially the fresh pineapple which is rich in activating enzymes of the digestion. Its high fiber content also makes it a good wrestler against constipation.
- Lawyer
It contains the champion of antioxidants: glutathione. It participates in the elimination of alcohol-related toxins by making them soluble in water. Its high potassium content and low sodium content promote renal elimination.
- Lemon
Lemon is the king of the detox! Its exceptional rate of citric acid stimulates salivary secretion, that of digestive juices, and bile. It promotes the elimination of toxins related to alcohol and fats. It is diuretic because of its high potassium content, and also contains vitamin C.
- Kiwi
Insoluble kiwi fiber stimulates the intestines gently. Its citric acid contributes to the proper functioning of the gall bladder. It also contains vitamin C, antioxidant.
- Orange
The champion of vitamin C is antioxidant, perfect for maintaining tone and vitality. Its levels of potassium and calcium counteract the acidity of the blood (favored by the intake of coffee and / or chocolate in particular) and therefore contribute to restore the acid-base balance.
- Apple
The apple has many virtues, too. Its fibers (especially those of the skin) accelerate the transit. Its rich pectin pulp reduces the absorption of fat. It also has antioxidants, different from vitamin C.
- Perry
Close to the apple, the pear is also rich in water (84%) and fiber, especially insoluble that help regulate the intestines and fight against constipation. It is also well provided with potassium which has a diuretic action. Its flesh also contains some vitamins C and E.
The best detox vegetables
- Beet
The liver loves beetroot: it actively participates in the breakdown of fats. It also helps restore acid-base balance, regulates intestinal transit and contains an incredible amount of antioxidants (see its color!). It is also eaten raw grated (attention: some cases of intoxication with raw beet were revealed), that cooked (in this case, keep it only three days maximum in the refrigerator).
- Carrot
The carrot is also a champion of antioxidants with carotenoids (which make its color). Its richness in minerals, especially potassium, contributes to a good renal drainage. Its soft fibers regulate the intestinal transit, especially in cases of diarrhea.
- Celery
Rich in water, rich in fiber, celery contributes to the proper functioning of the intestine. It contains vitamin C, vitamin B9 and potassium: it is diuretic and depurative.
- Cabbage
All cabbages are concerned: cauliflower, red cabbage, green, Brussels sprouts, broccoli ... They are antioxidants thanks to vitamin C, especially raw cauliflower which contains as much as orange, and sulfur. They are also depurative and rich in minerals. Their sulfur compounds help to purify the liver of toxins. For sensitive people to tolerate it, it is recommended to whiten the cabbages in a first water, then to cook them in a second water.
- Onion
The onion has many detox virtues. Its richness in various fibers is a good regulator of the intestines. Its potassium / sodium ratio promotes renal drainage. Its sulfur compound activates the action of the liver to remove heavy metals. It has antiseptic and anti-infectious qualities. He brings vitamin B9.
- Leek
Leek too is a champion of the detox. Very rich in water (90%), rich in various fibers, it regulates and stimulates the intestines. It helps with renal elimination thanks to its high potassium level and its very low sodium level. It contains vitamins B9 and B6.
- Jerusalem artichoke
Jerusalem artichoke is very rich in fiber. It contains mainly inulin, a carbohydrate that gives it its sweet taste and that participates in the regulation of the intestines along with the fibers it contains.
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