Whole Food Detox for the Body
Looking for the right detox program or fat burner diet to support your detoxification process and lose weight? Reworking eating habits as a foundational change can significantly improve overall life experiences and personal well-being. Many wonderful whole foods help the body’s natural detoxification pathways, hence speeding and supporting all the treatments we do within Body Catalyst.
Top 10 Detox Whole Foods for Body Detox
Our nutritionist Amy McKendrick offers her top 10 picks:
- Lemons – add this versatile citrus to water first thing in the morning. Helps to aid digestion and flush out toxins.
- Kale – full of nutrients and helps to flush out the kidneys.
- Ginger – helps with liver detoxification and has astringent properties. It supports the liver’s detoxification capabilities. Just add to food or infuse as a tea.
- Broccoli – an amazing superfood that contains loads of nutrients. It works with the enzymes in your liver to turn toxins into byproducts that the body can easily eliminate. It also helps eliminate heavy metals from the body, such as mercury and cadmium.
- Avocados – high in fiber and antioxidants, making them excellent for increasing fiber intake, keeping digestion flowing, and cleansing the colon.
- Green tea – has a very high antioxidant content and antioxidant properties. Helps to seek out and eliminate free radicals before they do damage. Choose an organic brand.
- Tumeric – contains a powerful phytochemical called curcumin. It stimulates the production of bile by the gallbladder. The liver uses bile to eliminate toxins. Bile also rejuvenates liver cells.
- Beetroot – helps the body in the removal of toxins and contains free-radical fighting properties. Have it raw in a juice or grated in a salad.
- Garlic – boosts the immune system and helps detoxification due to its high levels of vitamin C. Helps to fight free radicals in the bloodstream.
- Water – so important for all your organs and for flushing toxins out of the body. If you aren’t used to drinking lots of water, gradually increase it each day so you don’t overload the kidneys. Aim to drink approximately 30ml of water per kilogram of body weight.
These foods can help alleviate unpleasant symptoms that may occur during the initial phase of detoxification.
Foods That Aid Digestion
To help maintain your gut health, consider the following food list to help your digestion:
- Lemons
- Fermented Foods: such as Yogurt & Kimchi
- High in Fibre Foods: including dark green vegetables, whole grains & seeds
Improved digestion and detox can also lead to fewer cravings for unhealthy snacks and sugar, promoting overall wellness.
Boost Your Immune System with These Foods
Of the whole foods for detoxing, there are several which boast the qualities to help to boost your immune system:
- Lemon
- Garlic
- Turmeric
- Ginger
- Leafy Greens &
- High Fibre Vegetables
Try to limit foods which increase toxicity levels, dehydrate and put a strain on the liver and kidneys such as processed and refined foods (especially sugars and fats), alcohol and caffeine. It is important to follow a structured detox meal plan that focuses on whole, unprocessed foods to improve health and wellbeing.
To help enhance the body during or post-detox, cut down on processed foods and refined sugars. Visit a contour clinic near you to see how you can completely transform your body and shapeshift your life!
