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5 Healthy Ways to Detox

2 Janby Amy16

A great way to start off your New Year is with a clean slate.  That includes your body as well as your mind.  Use these 5 Healthy Ways to Detox your body and start your year off right.
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5 Healthy Ways to Detox | ahealthylifeforme.comWith a new year and changes in season, it’s typical to come across countless articles and advertisements about detoxing and cleansing. While there are plenty of decent detoxing programs out there, the good news is that nature provides lots of help in this department on her own. Below are 5 healthy ways to detox. Incorporate these often to jumpstart your body’s automatic and natural cleansing work.

Lemon water. You might be tired or even a little hungover, but your morning coffee is not the answer.  When you wake up, don’t immediately reach for coffee. Instead, have warm water with lemon, the lemon kick starts digestion (and your metabolism) and helps flush the liver.

Brassica Veggies 
Many foods that are considered detoxing support the live meaning they aid in getting garbage transformed and packaged for elimination through your GI tract. Brussel sprouts, cabbage, broccoli, and kale are detox powerhouses. They’re full of fiber and contain enzymes that help metabolize toxins and excess hormones.

Beets  One of the most powerful foods to eat when detoxing. They are full of nutrients and are a great source of vitamins B3, B6 and C, plus beta-carotene, magnesium, calcium, zinc, and iron. They assist our liver and gall bladder in breaking down toxins, and their fiber is great for digestion and elimination.

Apples
 The pectin in apples are great for ushering out detoxed hormones and other junk. They’re also one of the highest water and fiber to sugar ratios of any fruit, making them a great high fiber, lower sugar fruit choice.

Cut out gluten, dairy, and granulated sugar. Yes, this is quite a list. You need to give your body a break from rich holiday foods for a spell. Foods high in gluten, dairy and granulated sugar can create a toxic buildup. Try cutting them from your diet for five to seven days after the holiday to reboot your system.

5 Healthy Ways to Detox your body | ahealthylifeforme.com

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  1. Beth says

    January 2, 2015 at 8:12 am

    I think I have some work to do, good thing I already eat lots of apples and have cut out gluten.. but I do love sugar and chocolate 🙂

    Reply
    • Amy Stafford says

      January 3, 2015 at 1:09 pm

      I cut out the refined sugars, but keep enjoying my dark chocolate.

      Reply
  2. Meg @ The Housewife in Training Files says

    January 2, 2015 at 8:55 am

    This is such a fun post. I just got done drinking hot tea with lemon in it! It actually tasted better than my usual cup of joe.

    Reply
    • Amy Stafford says

      January 3, 2015 at 1:10 pm

      Thanks Meg, a bit of lemon in my morning water is a great way to wake up.

      Reply
  3. Cate @ Chez CateyLou says

    January 2, 2015 at 1:17 pm

    This is a great list! Such good tips, especially this time of year. Do you think that cold water with lemon has the same benefits as hot water?

    Reply
    • Amy Stafford says

      January 3, 2015 at 1:13 pm

      Many doctors say that the consumption of warm water increases the tightening of the intestines, which helps clean us out.

      Reply
  4. Melanie | Melanie Makes says

    January 2, 2015 at 1:25 pm

    Such a fan of lemon water but need to try it in the AM and warm to see the benefits. Great graphic, Amy!

    Reply
    • Amy Stafford says

      January 3, 2015 at 1:11 pm

      Thanks Melanie.

      Reply
  5. Kristine @ Kristine's Kitchen says

    January 2, 2015 at 10:57 pm

    These are great tips to restart a healthy lifestyle! I eat an apple most days already, but I’d have a hard time with tip #5! I think cutting out dairy would be hardest for me. I love cheese, milk, and yogurt!

    Reply
    • Amy Stafford says

      January 3, 2015 at 1:14 pm

      I took dairy out of my diet a few months ago, the cheese was the hardest to remove. I allow my self to include it if we are eating out or on special occasions.

      Reply
  6. Andi @ The Weary Chef says

    January 3, 2015 at 11:26 am

    Thanks for this great info. I don’t know if I’ll ever have the willpower to give up dairy and sugar for more than a few hours 😉 Happy New Year!

    Reply
    • Amy Stafford says

      January 3, 2015 at 1:16 pm

      Yep the dairy and sugar are the toughest to give up, but you can do it. At least for 8 hours 😉

      Reply
  7. Nancy [email protected] says

    January 3, 2015 at 3:06 pm

    Great tips! Luckily I am already eating the apples now I just need to work on the rest!

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    • Amy Stafford says

      January 4, 2015 at 8:04 am

      Thanks Nancy! Happy New Year.

      Reply
  8. Jaren (Diary of a Recipe Collector) says

    January 4, 2015 at 12:15 am

    Love all these tips! I really want to try to be healthier this year. I love the lemon water idea.

    Reply
    • Amy Stafford says

      January 4, 2015 at 8:02 am

      Thanks Jaren!

      Reply

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