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See also :

• Chelation
• Chelating agents

When it comes to detoxing your body, there are many techniques you can follow and supplements you can take. But, the best way, is to eat lots of foods that detox the body. Below is a list of detox foods that I thought would be an great addition to everybody’s diet.

• Fruits : Fruits are extremely high in liquid-content, helping the body wash out toxins. They are also very easy to digest and are high in antioxidants, nutrients, fiber and many important vitamins like vitamin C.
• Green Foods : When you are ready to detox your body, fill your refrigerator with blue green algae, barley, wheatgrass, kale, spinach, spirulina, alfalfa, chard, arugula or other organic leafy greens. These plants will help give a chlorophyll-boost to your digestive tract.Chlorophyll rids the body of harmful environmental toxins from smog, heavy metals, herbicides, cleaning products and pesticides. They also aid the liver in detoxification.
• Lemons, Oranges & Limes : These citrus-wonders aid the body in flushing out toxins, as well as jump-start the digestive tract with enzymatic processes. They also aid the liver in its cleansing processes. To increase detoxification, start each morning with a warm glass of lemon water.
• Modified Citrus Pectin : Citrus pectin is made from the inner peel of citrus fruits, and in a uniquely modified form, it’s been shown in clinical studies to flush up to 74% of toxins from the human body.

• vitamin C is one of the best detox vitamins around, as it transforms toxins into digestible material. Eat vitamin c foods often to help get more of these benefits.
• Garlic : This pungent little bulb is one of the best detox foods out there. It helps stimulate the liver into producing important detoxification enzymes that will help filter out toxic residues in the digestive system. We recommend adding sliced or cooked garlic to any dish, as this will help aid any detox diet.
• Broccoli Sprouts : Extremely high in antioxidants, broccoli sprouts can help stimulate the detoxification enzymes in the digestive tract like none-other. The sprouts are actually more effective than the fully-grown vegetable, despite the picture on the right.
• Cabbage helps the liver break down excess hormones. Cabbage also cleanses the digestive tract and soothes the stomach, which could in part be due to its antibacterial and antiviral properties. Cruciferous vegetables like cabbage (kale is another excellent choice—see below) demonstrate powerful detoxification activity, including neutralizing some of the damaging compounds found in cigarette smoke (and second-hand smoke). They also contain a compound that helps the liver produce adequate amounts of enzymes for detoxification.
• Kale contains powerful anti-cancer and antioxidant compounds that help cleanse the body of harmful substances. It is also high in fiber, which helps cleanse the intestinal tract. Like cabbage, kale helps neutralize compounds found in cigarette smoke and contains a substance that jump-starts the liver’s production of cleansing enzymes.
• Green Tea : Packed full of antioxidants, green tea not only washes toxins out of the system through its liquid content, but also contains a special type of antioxidant called catechins, known to increase liver function.
• Mung Beans : The mighty mung bean has been used by Ayurvedic doctors for thousands of years. It is incredibly easy to digest, and absorbs toxic residue on the sides of the intestinal walls.
• Raw Vegetables : Best for juicing detox regimens or eaten raw: Onions, carrots, artichoke, asparagus, broccoli, cabbage, kale, brussel sprouts, cauliflower, garlic, beet, turmeric, and oregano. The combination of these foods will help your liver purge toxins during the cleansing process. These are high in naturally occurring sulphur and glutathione. Sulphur helps the liver detoxify harmful chemicals.
• Beets—contain a unique mixture of natural plant chemicals (phytochemicals) and minerals that make them superb fighters of infection, blood purifiers, and liver cleansers. They also help boost the body’s cellular intake of oxygen, making beets excellent overall body cleansers.
• Seeds & Nuts : Incorporate more of the easily digestible seeds and nuts into your diet. This include flaxseed, pumpkin seeds, almonds, walnuts, hemp seeds, sesame seeds, chia seeds, Siberian cedar nuts and sunflower seeds. While detoxing, avoid nut butters. Almonds—are high in fiber, calcium, magnesium, and useable protein that helps stabilize blood sugar and remove impurities from the bowels.
• seaweeds bind to radioactive waste in the body so it can be removed. Radioactive waste can find its way into the body through some medical tests or through food that has been grown where water or soil is contaminated. Seaweed also binds to heavy metals to help eliminate them from the body. In addition, it is a powerhouse of minerals and trace minerals.
• Omega-3 Oils : Use hemp, avocado, olive oils or flax seed oil while detoxing. This will help lubricate the intestinal walls, allowing the toxins to be absorbed by the oil, and eliminated by the body. (especially in Flaxseeds and Flaxseed Oil)
• Oil pulling
• Blueberry : Blueberries have antiviral properties and are loaded with super-detoxifying phytonutrients called proanthocyanidins.
• Cranberries have powerful antibiotic and antiviral substances to help the body cleanse harmful bacteria and viruses from the urinary tract.
• Detox of Aluminium can be done with Silica.
• Chlorella is a powerful detoxification aid for heavy metals and pesticides.
• Turmeric has been traditionally used to help support the removal of toxins from the liver and stimulate the production of bile.
• Burdock Root purges chemicals to purify blood!
• Avocados contain a nutrient called glutathione, which blocks at least 30 different carcinogens while helping the liver detoxify synthetic chemicals.
• Selenium protects tissues from heavy metal toxicity.
• Carrots : Carrots are loaded with important nutrients that are essential to the health of the liver which is considered to be the largest organ in the body. Nutrients present in carrots include vitamins, B6, A, C and K; magnesium, potassium, and calcium. Perhaps one of the most important nutrients found in carrots that are beneficial to the liver is vitamin A. It is said greatly influence the liver’s overall health and it also aids in its detoxification. Most recommend that carrots be taken in its juice form. However, remember to take it moderately as very high levels of vitamin A can also be toxic. If taken correctly, carrot juice can do wonders to the health of the liver.
• Limes, Lemons and Oranges : Citrus fruits such as limes, lemons and oranges help the body in getting rid of toxins. They also help the digestive tract when it comes to enzymatic processes. These fruits cleanse the liver because of its vitamin C content. Vitamin C converts toxins into materials that are easily digested by the body. Lemon Detox diet : This diet was invented by Stanley Burroughs 60 years ago. Also known as the Master Cleanse, it consists of taking lemon juice, pure organic maple syrup, pure water and cayenne pepper for a period not less than 10 days. If you wish to practice this regimen, however, be prepared for frequent visits to the toilet
• The Martha's Vineyard Diet Detox - Traced to the effectiveness of Ayurvedic medicine, this program eliminates all acidic foods to help the body eliminate toxin build up. It supposedly alters the body's PH balance to its ideal alkaline state.
• Colon Detox diet - Constipation is a sign of an overloaded colon that needs to be addressed immediately. This Detox regimen may take about seven to ten days and will involve any of the following methods: taking lots of freshly juiced vegetables, water and soup and using an enema or a laxative. Like any other diet, excess can lead to electrolyte imbalance. The benefits of this diet, however, promise an improved energy level and a healthy immune system.
• Cilantro: Excellent for detoxing mercury, which has permeated our environment to the point where it is even in most of our teeth as amalgam fillings.
• Dandelion : Not only will it help cleanse the bowel and causes diuresis but it also has a detoxifying effect on the functions of the liver and the gall bladder. There have been several studies conducted on this particular plant and it showed that it help remove the toxins.