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When you are trying to maintain a healthy weight and lifestyle, detoxifying foods should play an important role in your routine. It is important to detox because it can help boost energy levels, support digestion, reduce inflammation and support your immune system. And you don’t need to take part in an intense cleanse to experience the benefits of a detox – there are plenty of foods with detoxifying benefits that you can incorporate into your diet every day.
Leafy Greens
Not only are leafy green vegetables like kale and spinach great for increasing your intake of important nutrients like magnesium, iron and calcium, but they are excellent in a detox diet. This is because leafy greens get their pigment from chlorophyll, which helps your body naturally detox.
Turmeric
You may have already noticed turmeric used frequently in detoxifying recipes - and for good reason. This spice contains a phytochemical called curcumin, which serves as an antioxidant that supports the body’s inflammatory response. This allows turmeric to detoxify several areas of the body.
Green Tea
Green tea is an excellent drink to have when you are trying to lose weight. It contains an antioxidant called catechin, which boosts the metabolism and increases the amount of energy your body takes in from the food you eat. This also allows the tea to help the body detox. Plus, green tea is an excellent detox choice because it hydrates the body.
Garlic
You might have heard stories of garlic being used as a vampire repellent, but in reality this herb serves as a powerful anti-inflammatory. It contains a chemical called allicin, which has been known to fight against toxins through stimulating production of white blood cells.
