Detox diet: foods, herbal teas and homeopathic remedies to purify the body

Spring can be a good time to implement a detox program that helps to deflate a little, eliminate toxins and waste accumulated in winter and prepare the body to face the hot months. It is not always necessary to start a long-term program (which is not recommended, to avoid the risk of nutritional deficiencies), so even a few days “on a regular basis” can be enough to cleanse the body and regain good psychophysical tone. To start a valid, albeit short, food detox plan, however, it will be better to focus on foods which, thanks to their particular properties, prove to be much more suitable than others. Here are some examples.

In terms of carbohydrates, it is better to choose rice, wholemeal pasta and bread, barley, spelt, quinoa, kamut, oats.

one whole and one sliced ​​pineapples on wooden backgroundOleksii Polishchuk

Draining fruits such as watermelon and pineapple, antioxidants such as apricots, blueberries, raspberries and currants and those rich in vitamin C such as strawberries, oranges, grapefruits, mandarins and kiwis should be preferred.

Healthy vegetable diet, raw fresh florence fennel bulbs close upbarmalini

There are no particular preferences, but it is good to know that some plants perform a specific draining and purifying function. These are artichokes, fennel, celery, broccoli, spinach and in general all green leafy vegetables.

Green peasYelena Yemchuk

The most suitable choices? Beans, peas, lentils, broad beans, soya.

Animal proteins

Raw Ahi Tuna SteaksLauri Patterson

The ideal is to focus on fish proteins, in particular blue fish, that is sardines, anchovies And mackerel. Yes also to cod, salmon, tuna and white meats like chicken And turkey.

The condiments

Mediterranean set: olive oil, sea salt, herbs and spicesluchezar

Extra virgin olive oil, lemon, vinegar, herbs, garlic And onion. Among the spices: turmeric And ginger, particularly suitable for detoxifying. Avoid salt, ready-made condiments and condiments of animal origin.

Fresh hot water for organic sage herbal tea at teatime.Guido Mieth

Dandelion, rosemary, artichoke, burdock and mint (20 g each). Drink 1-2 cups throughout the day. For each cup, put 2 tablespoons of medicinal herbs in 25 ml of boiling water, leave to infuse for 10-15 minutes, filter and do not sweeten.

Three more helps from homeopathy

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There are homeopathic remedies capable of stimulating detoxification, therefore perfect to combine with a detox diet. Lymphomyosot And Nux Vomica homaccord they are ideal if the fat is concentrated especially in the abdominal area. Hamamelis homaccord if instead it is localized on the pelvis, hips and thighs. Result: improves circulation, the balance of intestinal bacterial flora, acne and you can lose up to a kilo a week.