Top 10 Foods for Detoxing

Domonique Tiera
Jul 23, 2018
5 min read

The word detox is gaining more popularity since health became a fad. I'm usually hesitant to follow anything that main stream media supports because there is usually always a motive. Detox is no different. Detoxing is the process your body goes through to rid itself of toxins. These toxins come from the air we breath, water we drink and even the food we eat. Smart money makers have caught on to the benefits of detoxing and are using it for their gain, by creating different detox drinks, shakes and programs. In reality most of these shakes include toxic ingredients; so instead of being a real detox they are actually adding to your toxic load. A detox is simple. Stop ingesting toxins and start ingesting foods, herbs and beverages that will assist your body in ridding itself of toxins while nourishing you at the same time. These 10 foods are some of the most powerful detoxifying foods you can get. They're all straight from Mother Earth and can be found in your local produce section.

1. Lemon

Lemons and limes are high in easily absorb-able vitamin C. The roots of their trees go deep into the ground which makes them hosts for a plethora of minerals and salts the body needs. Lemon is one of the most effective mucous expellers you can find, when you are dealing with a cold, flu, bronchitis or pneumonia. They are also very efficient cleansers of the liver, kidneys, spleen, thyroid and gall bladder. When doing a detox, drinking lemon water in the morning will assist your body in getting rid of toxins fast! It will jump start your digestive system while nourishing you.

2. Garlic

Garlic has been used to enhance vitality for ages. It's known for being antiviral, antibacterial, anti-fungal and anti-parasitic. Garlic comes into your body and wrecks havoc on anything that isn't supposed to be there, leaving the good bacteria and organisms to safely do their job. Garlic is perfect for fighting colds and flu, strep throat, pneumonia and viral related cancers.

3. Ginger

Ginger has over 60 trace minerals, 30 amino acids and 500 enzymes and co-enzymes that work together making it a strong anti-viral, anti-parasitic and anti-bacterial. A daily dose of ginger is essential to a healthy immune system. This amazing food is also good for relieving stress and calming tension. If you've had a long, stressful day, relax with a warm cup of ginger tea instead of a bottle of tequila.

4. Celery

Celery is one of the most powerful anti-inflammatory foods according to the Medical Medium. He explains how it starves harmful bacteria, yeasts, mold, fungus and viruses while flushing out the toxins and extra debris they bring into your digestive tract and liver. It is a powerful way to alkalize the gut which means it is an amazing tonic for anyone suffering from IBS or leaky gut. It raises hydrochloric acid in the stomach which makes digesting food easier on the digestive system as well. There is so much more to celery than what meets the eye. Drinking this daily can be truly life changing.

5. Wild Blueberries

Wild blueberries are different from regular cultivated blueberries. These berries are PACKED with antioxidants that keep you from aging. They are one of the most effective heavy metal detoxifiers in the world and contain information from Mother Earth that we know nothing about. These berries are known as the resurrection food because they thrive in any temperature.

6. Cilantro

Cilantro is also a powerful heavy metal detox food. It is great at cleansing the brain from any metals and works quickly to do so. Cilantro has high amounts of minerals, like potassium, sodium, and chloride. It is also an amazing liver detoxifier, supports the adrenal glands, balances blood-glucose levels, eliminates brain fog and memory issues.

7. Grapes

Grapes are the perfect fruit for overall wellness. They can be tart which is a staple of medicinal foods. They are rich in phyto-chemicals which helps our kidneys to function at their highest levels. Going on a grape fast will clean and heal any kidney issues you may have. Grapes are also amazing liver healers. They are able to dislodge debris and processed foods that clog up the liver. The skin of a grape is full of micro-nutrients that can expel mold, parasites and other harmful fungus' within the digestive system. The darker the grape the more antioxidants it contains which will help in fighting cancer and prevent aging.

8. Burdock Root

Burdock root goes deep into the earth which gives it it's grounding ability. It is a powerful liver tonic being 50 times more grounding than any other root vegetable. Burdock can soften any tough liver, giving it it's sponge like quality back. This root contains almost every trace mineral known to man, along with vitamins A, B, C and K. It also cleanses the lymphatic system and the blood by enhancing white blood cells. After a massage, drinking burdock root tea or eating burdock root soup can enhance lymphatic drainage.

9. Dandelion

These "weeds" really have an undeserved bad rep. They show up in the spring time just in time for our body to have a spring cleaning. The bitterness of a dandelion is why it is so powerful (Most powerful healing herbs are very bitter). They assist your body in cleaning out all it's organs from radiation, heavy metals, DDT and other poisons. Every part of the dandelion has it's own benefits. The flower cleanses hollow organs such as the stomach, intestinal tract, gall bladder, lungs, uterus and heart. The leaves contain phyto-chemicals that purify the blood and help get the blood to hard to reach places. It is perfect for circulation issues. The stem is probably the most bitter part of the plant. It cleanses dense organs like the spleen, liver and brain. Finally, the root is rich in nutrients like Vitamin's A, and B, manganese, iodine, calcium, iron , magnesium, selenium and chlorophyll.

10. Atlantic Sea Vegetables

Atlantic sea vegetables include seamoss, kelp, dulse, bladderwack and sea lettuce. These vegetables are high in vitamins and nutrients that nourish the body from the inside out. They are extremely powerful of ridding the body of heavy metals. These vegetables bind to toxins in the body and hold on to them until they exit the body. They can reconstruct damaged DNA, and help with hypothyroidism, disruption of the hypothalamus and pineal gland. They are also an excellent source of iodine, which helps protect the thyroid from radiation and viruses.

Incorporating more of these foods into your diet will help bring your body back into balance with Mother Nature. It is important to keep in mind that detoxing isn't just removing the toxins from your diet but from every aspect of your life. Removing the chemicals from your body washes, shampoos, lotions and even the information you see and hear can all be considered detoxing and should be done along with diet change.