Human bodies already know how to detox as they were built with this function like they were built with the function of how to breathe and eat. But unfortunately, nowadays you are exposed to more toxins than ever before and the credit goes to the modern lifestyle and polluted environment. While the toxic load is increasing on the body, the capacity of the body is lowering day by day to detoxify itself properly.
Toxins start accumulating when the body is not able to detoxify properly and many issues start arising in the body like hormonal imbalances, skin issues, disrupted metabolism, memory impairment, etc. It is next to impossible to completely escape these, but by adopting small habits like right detoxification, quality sleep, etc one can surely anticipate them up to a certain limit.
Here are certain tips straight from your kitchen garden to detoxify yourself; where you don’t need to put extra penny for your health and can live healthily without spending much.
⦁ Start your day with lemon and lukewarm water
Lemon is rich in vitamin C which converts toxins into digestible material. It also helps in neutralizing the pH of the body and supports the liver as it has a high content of antioxidants and electrolytes. And most importantly, it keeps you hydrated which is quite necessary to flush the toxins out from the body, so before you eat or drink anything else make it your hydration habit.
⦁ Consume some freshly prepared vegetable juice regularly
If you don’t like to have a variety of veggies in your diet, you can try having them in the form of juices which is also a healthier alternative. The nutrients and vitamins present in vegetables are better consumed in the form of juices and it also helps in flushing out the toxins in a better way.
⦁ Consume some amount of turmeric regularly
The liver is the control room for your detoxification process so it is very important to take proper care of it and turmeric has one of the most powerful liver protector and healer compound in it, i.e., phytonutrient curcumin. So never forget to add a teaspoon full of turmeric in your regular diet.
⦁ Start using Ceramic cookware in your kitchen
Teflon which is used in frying pans is very dangerous for human health. The cooking surface of ceramic cookware does not leach any toxic substance or harmful chemicals that can affect your health or taste of food drastically.
⦁ Sip some gentle and detoxifying tea regularly
Instead of having a regular cup of masala tea morning and evening, you can try adding some gentle detoxing tea in your schedule once in a day.
⦁ Avoid cooking in aluminum utensils
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With every sip or bite in an aluminum utensil, small aluminum gets inside our body which is neither digested nor excreted out of the body in any form. This leads to dangerous diseases for you and even acts as a slow poison in your body especially for the liver and brain. Avoid cooking and eating in aluminum utensils.
⦁ Eat more green leafy vegetables
All green vegetables like spinach, coriander, broccoli, etc are your best friends for achieving good health. They are the house of vital nutrients, fiber, and chlorophyll, which helps in proper cleansing and detoxification of the body. The fibre rich vegetables also help in the good digestive process. You can also add oats to your daily breakfast that also has fire and contains lots of antioxidants.
⦁ Consumes a cup of legumes on a daily basis
The legumes are a good source of vitamin B, fibre and proteins and also are the best replacement of meat which is considered as a protein source. The fibre in the legumes made the digestive system work properly.
⦁ Try fasting once in a month
Fasting is the best and natural detoxification process. When you consume only fresh fruits and vegetables for a day, it gives your belly the much need break from the heavy meals and helps in rejuvenation also.
The tips that I have shared with you do not need any drastic change in your current schedule but will keep your body healthy and away from damaging toxic substances. In addition, these will simply make you ace the skill of mastering your body in detoxification like a boss! So, allow yourself to take care of your body in the simplest and best way possible.
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