Synthetic
sweeteners, pesticides, hormones, antibiotics, preservatives,
dyes, fillers, stabilizers, and other chemical concoctions found
in our food are used to increase profits, not health." –
C. Lair
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The
truth is, our bodies are staggering under the enormous load
of industrial toxins that have entered our food, water,
and environment. To regain health, many people find detoxification
helpful in eliminating this toxic buildup, which will in
turn improve energy, metabolism, and digestion, clear up
skin issues, and prevent illness and disease.
There's
no doubt detoxification has been given a bad rap -- from
mysterious 24-hour cleanses to pricy laxatives disguised
as supplements. But the pure and honest truth is it doesn't
have to be that complicated! Here's why: by supporting the
organs responsible for removing toxins from the body (liver,
lungs, skin, kidneys and colon) with FOOD, we can promote
natural detoxification. The following six food groups are
apart of the Nutrition Simplified Detoxify & Revitalize
Program. This program is designed to naturally detoxify
your body in 21-days. If you wish to start slowly, simply
try incorporating some of these delicious foods into your
daily diet to discover the benefits of natural detoxification.
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| Food
Item |
Includes |
Why
it Works |
| Crucifers |
Cabbage,
cauliflower, Brussles sprouts, broccoli, broccoli sprouts |
The
crucifers group contains vital phytonutrients which help
the liver neutralize foreign chemicals, as well as convert
fat-soluble toxins into water-soluble substances that can
be passed out through urine. |
| Green
Leafy Vegetables and Herbs |
parsley,
kale, watercress, chard, cilantro, beet greens, collards,
escarole, dandelion greens, mustard greens |
This
group is not only high in chlorophyll, which purifies the
blood, but is also a great source of magnesium, helping
the liver manufacture enzymes to properly digest food. |
| Citrus |
oranges,
lemons, limes |
High in vitamin C, this group helps bind heavy metals like
mercury and cadmium and eliminate them from the body. |
| Sulfur-Rich
Foods |
garlic,
onions, eggs, daikon radish |
These
foods make toxins easier to eliminate. One of the processes
by which the liver eliminates toxins is known as sulfation,
where sulfur is needed in order to work. |
| Liver-Healers |
artichokes,
asparagus, beets, celery, dandelion root tea, whey, nutritional
yeast |
These
foods contain an array of powerful antioxidants, vitamins,
and minerals that stimulate liver function. |
| Colon-Healers |
powdered
psylium husks, milled or ground flaxseeds, carrots, apples,
pears, berries |
High
in fiber, this group scrubs the intestinal and colon walls
clean to eliminate toxic build up in the digestive tract. |
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