Spring is a great time to cleanse the body and prepare it to absorb vitamins from summer fruits and vegetables. This can be done easily by eating the right foods. Thus, the procedure will be both tasty and not burdensome.
We offer a list of 10 food products that effectively cleanse the body:
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Cabbage. Thanks to the antioxidant compounds it contains, it helps the liver get rid of toxins. Cabbage fiber has a beneficial effect on intestinal motility and cleanses the digestive tract. Cabbage also neutralizes harmful compounds from tobacco smoke.
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Beet. The set of minerals contained in this vegetable perfectly cleanses the blood and liver. Beets also maintain normal acid-base balance in the blood.
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Garlic. Fights harmful microorganisms in the blood and intestinal parasites, helps destroy viruses in the internal organs and respiratory tract. Garlic has anti-cancer and antioxidant effects on the body, and also lowers blood pressure and prevents the development of blood clots.
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Lemon. Regulates acid-base balance and cleanses the liver. Also, consumption of this citrus can be considered a cancer prevention, as the vitamins and antioxidants contained in lemon fight cell damage.
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Legumes. Beans, peas, lentils, chickpeas, beans regulate cholesterol levels, cleanse the intestines and maintain normal blood sugar levels. Legumes also protect the body from cancer.
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Almond. The monosaturated fats of this nut remove cholesterol from the body and cleanse the intestines, and the fiber, calcium, magnesium, and protein contained in almonds stabilize blood sugar.
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Flaxseed and flaxseed oil. The fatty acids of flaxseed products remarkably cleanse the body, support the immune system and brain function.
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Avocado. This pear-shaped fruit regulates cholesterol levels and dilates blood vessels. In addition, avocados contain glutathione, which blocks 30 different carcinogens, ridding the liver of toxins.
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Blueberry. This berry contains natural aspirin, which reduces pain and fights chronic inflammation. Blueberries, like an antibiotic, block bacteria in the urinary tract.
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Cranberry. Like blueberries, this berry has an antibiotic effect - it acts as an antiviral substance, clearing the bladder and urinary tract of harmful bacteria.