Is it possible to clear the body from the slag and lose some weight at the same time? Properly balanced diet will definitely help you to get rid of toxins, lose unwanted pounds and enjoy the smooth and solid skin. To improve digestive, circulatory and lymphatic systems, firstly you should avoid eating the products that pollute our body, such as meat and meat products, products containing preservatives, fat, and rather choose the grains, fish and seafood.
The basis of diet products should be the ones that slow the aging processes. Such products are as follows:
Beets. This vegetable is an excellent source of betaine known to help for cleaning the blood, liver and protect against the harmful effects of alcohol. In addition, beets are one of the best antioxidants, so prepare salad with beet, cabbage, carrots and lemon juice to clean your body.
Citrus’ zest. Lemons’ and oranges’ zest is rich in limonene, which helps for our liver to neutralize carcinogens. The same can be said about lemon and orange juice, cumin and dill seeds.
Cruciferous vegetables. Cauliflower, broccoli, brussels sprouts help to clear the liver from chemicals, pharmaceuticals and other contaminants. Use these vegetables as a garnish or as a separate dish.
Raisins. They are rich in materials that stimulate kidneys’ functions and help to remove harmful substances from the body.
Oats, apples, pears, strawberries, peas and beans. They contain fiber helping to clear the body from toxins.
Asparagus, avocados, potatoes, raw spinach, walnuts. They have a substance called glutathione helping to remove fat soluble toxins.
Spinach, broccoli, peas, tomatoes, potatoes and brussels sprouts. They have an alpha lipoic acid – a powerful antioxidant that destroys harmful free radicals.
Onions, beans, garlic, red peppers, broccoli and brussels sprouts. They contain compounds helping to clear the body from drugs and hormones.
In addition, fish and seafood should also be included into this cleaning diet because they contain omega 3 and omega 6 amino acids that prevent wrinkles, make the skin firm and young-looking. Besides, calcium and phosphorus strengthen the bone tissue, help to prevent osteoporosis and selenium helps to protect the cell membranes from the damage.