These foods should be included in your diet and consumed regularly in your meals after the detoxification program is over. They offer special healing benefits to the body.
Beets: Eating beets are a safe way of alleviating constipation, supporting the livers’ function and enhance fat metabolism. They contain betaine, which protects the liver from excessive toxins due to alcohol and chemicals. Overall, beets are beneficial to the blood, intestines and the liver.
- Fiber: Fiber content treats constipation and decreases intestinal re-uptake of hormones, especially estrogen. One of the best sources to consume is ground flaxseeds (1-3 tablespoon).
Cruciferous vegetables: These include broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, and water crest. They contain a substance called indoles that improve the liver’s function and other organs in detoxifying drugs, chemicals and pollutants. They are now to have anti-cancer properties in regards to balancing healthy hormone levels.
- Green Barley Powder: The bioflavonoids found in barley powder are an ideal antioxidant and has been shown to counteract the negative effects of intestinal poisons. Barley also seems to helps in dealing with mercury toxicity.
- Jerusalem, Globe Artichokes and other Inulin Foods: Inulin is a compound found specifically in artichokes and acts as a powerful stimulant to the kidneys and the immune system. They directly help with the detoxification processes and have historically been used as a blood cleaner. Other foods that contain inulin are elecampane, burdock, Echinacea, and sunflower seeds.
Foods that specifically support the liver are found in a variety of food families: figs, mangos, peaches, papaya,tofu, beans, brown rice, quinoa, millet, artichoke leaves, lentils, peas, pumpkin, sweet potato, squash, yams, beets, carrots, cauliflower, eggplant, kale, mustard greens, garlic, onion, parsley. *The foods that are underlines have specific benefits.
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