Beets and Asparagus

Adding beets and asparagus to your daily diet is a tasty, nutritious way to detox your body. “Having a beet salad for lunch helps fight free radicals and assures that all the toxins get out,” says fitness coach Nadia Murdock. “And having steamed asparagus for dinner is a great way to flush out toxins by acting as a natural

 

Berries and Fruits

 

Both berries and citrus fruits are high in vitamin C, which helps your body transform toxins into digestible material. Dempsey Marks, a fitness expert, yoga instructor, and co-creator of the PreGame Fitness/lifestyle program, recommends a diet high in blackberries, raspberries, blueberries, cranberries, and strawberries. “It’s excellent because they’re high in vitamins, antioxidants, minerals, and fiber—which not only improve digestion but also brighten your hair and skin and keep things moving, which is key to detoxification,” she explains.

 

Chew your good very well

 

“In our fast paced lives, we can get used to eating rapidly, usually while watching TV, driving in the car, or talking on the phone. Proper digestion really requires adequate chewing to break down your food before it goes into your stomach. Try taking a bite and putting your fork down until you have fully chewed that bite,” says Lawless. “This tip will also stop you from eating more food than you need since you’ll be savoring each bite.”

 

Get positive

 

Cleansing the mind is just as essential as cleansing the body. “Cleaning out negative thoughts and replacing with positive patterns is better for the emotional and physical detoxification process,” says Marissa Ciorciari, MS, RD, LD/N, CLT, and Functional Nutritionist for Carillon Hotel. “Consider relaxation techniques such as deep breathing, meditation, yoga, long walks, and obtaining adequate sleep.”

 

Water Water Water

 

“Drinking a lot of water supports kidney and liver function, but make sure it’s purified water,” says Michaels. “Put a purifier or filter in your home if you possibly can. And to really give your system a boost, opt for alkaline water that is infused with trace minerals and electrolytes. Aqua Hydrate is my personal favorite.”

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