Very few people think about just how important blood is on a day-to-day basis. Blood is the main source of transportation in our bodies – it helps move nutrients to where they’re needed most and remove toxins as quickly as possible. So naturally, blood needs to be as clean as possible. Toxins in the blood can cause problems such as acbloodne and other skin issues. Not to mention that some of the most important organs in our bodies, such as the kidneys and the liver, bear responsibility for blood detoxification. Failure to detox regularly and keep a healthy diet can lead to many unpleasant blood disorders.
But, you might say, I’ve seen so many positive detox tips on Instagram and they all seem useless. Well, to solve this, we need to first understand what a detox is. It’s not just about diet – it’s about regular exercise and body vitality too – but the addition of high-nutrient foods helps flush toxins out of your system. Summer is normally the best time to detox, as a lot of the foods that help with it are fruit and vegetables, and summer is the best season to obtain these foods. In addition, If you manage to lose weight, you get yourself ready for the beach, too! Here are some foods you need to focus on if you’re looking to detox your blood.
Here Are 5 Foods That Help You Cleanse Your Blood
“Food changes into blood, blood into cells, cells change into energy which changes up into life … food is life.” – Vertamae Smart-Grosvenor
1. Green leafy vegetables
Even if you’re not their biggest fan, green leafy veggies are a great source of iron, antioxidants, and other great nutrients. We’re talking about veggies such as spinach, kale, mustard greens and lettuce. It’s always best to eat them fresh – like in a salad – but if you feel like it, sauté them in a pan with other vegetables. Leafy greens increase enzymes, which in turn help with blood detox and reduce the possibility of infection.
2. Lemon and/or cucumber water
Water is generally very important for cleansing your blood. You need to drink at least two liters of water daily to feel healthy. But the addition of lemons or cucumbers will make your water infinitely healthier and tastier to drink! Both lemons and cucumbers are great for digestion, and improving that is key to all detox diets. You can do this in several ways. Just drop some lemon and cucumber pieces in your regular water bottle and go ahead with drinking – some water bottles even have a special section for such additions – or have a cup of warm water with lemon juice in it every morning. Either way, it’s certain to be effective.
3. Avocados
Not just a trendy millennial treat, avocados are also very rich in Omega-3, a friend to digestion, and an enemy to all inflammation. Whether you have them in guacamole or on toast or in a salad, avocados are certain to bring you some great health benefits. Make sure to not cook them in pasta or bake them in the oven, though – heat tends to destroy Omega-3 and make avocados taste not that great. Always keep your avocado in the fridge before eating it.
4. Cruciferous vegetables
It would be too long to list all of them, but this goes for broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, and cabbage. They all have wonderful health benefits that you can reap if you include them in your diet more often. Not only are they really nutritious, but they also significantly reduce the risk of a lot of types of cancer. Furthermore, you can eat them in any form – steamed, sautéed, roasted or boiled – and they just need a little pinch of salt to taste wonderful.
5. All fresh fruit
No matter whether you’re a fan of apples or you prefer oranges, make sure to include as much fresh fruit as you can in your diet for a natural detox. Fresh and raw is always the best way, but if you want you can always juice them or add them to your favorite breakfast smoothie. Fruits are a very rich source of fiber, antioxidants, as well as pectin. So, during the summer, when a lot of fruit is in season, don’t doubt yourself; eat as much fruit as possible. Not only will they help cleanse your blood, but as a bonus, their high-water content will help with your hydration!
Final thoughts
Detox doesn’t need to involve expensive food or juices. You can detox with delicious fruit, vegetables and other ingredients that are healthy and will increase your overall body tone while helping you with your positive thinking, too. So, don’t put off your detox another day – start now, and you’ll be surprised how easy it is to keep it going!
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