Foods that detox your body & mind

Avocados

Because of its fibre and antioxidant count this is a food that is making it onto more and more detox lists. At first many shied away from them because of they’re high in fat, but ever since the difference between good fats and bad fats become more commonly known, they are now getting the respect they deserve.

Don’t think that the guacamole you can add to your meal at a fast food restaurant is going to do the detox trick. Opt for organic avocados and consume them without any other ingredients to get the full benefit.

Green Tea

Green tea is often thought of as a great addition to any detox programme because of its high antioxidant value. Antioxidants are helpful because they will help seek out and kill free radicals before they can do any damage. This is a great beverage to drink on a daily basis for this factor alone.

Getting into a healthy state of mind is a matter of feeling like you’re doing what’s best for your body. It can be something as simple as substituting green tea for colas, juices, and other teas.

Grapefruit

The fibre and the nutrient-rich juices in a grapefruit pack a nice detox punch and can really get your body into action as far as detoxing goes. The effects of grapefruit on weight loss are well-established, and one reason may be because of the way it makes the liver burn up fat.

Grapefruit gets your liver fired up and ready for action, while infusing the rest of your organs with nutrient-laden fruit juice. (bembu.com)

Lemons

Lemons and lemon juice are often mentioned when  detoxing, and there’s even a few Lemon Detox Diets floating around out there. It’s simply a matter of adding lemon juice to water and drinking it. It’s supposed to flush toxins from your body. Some people add cayanne pepper and sweeten it with sugar, but sugar is not recommended if you’re trying to get a detoxifying effect from it.

You can drink a cup of hot water with lemon added in order to prepare your digestive system for that day’s work.