Detoxification
Lately, I am not a vegetarian. I have been very busy lately and to the extent that I don’t have time to cook. I just buy take out food – most Chinese foods like Kung pao chicken, chow mien, orange chicken, etc. Now, I feel bad that I have been eating these foods lately. But my life would be different next week. I cannot wait to take the big test and pass it, of course. Being a vegetarian takes time, efforts and sacrifices. And sometimes, it is hard to maintain this kind of diet, especially when you are very busy. It’s hard to be a straight vegetarian or vegan. But if you are a meat lover, you should also include fruits and vegetables in your diet, especially, vegetables that contain detoxification agents.
Detoxification is the removal of toxic substances in our body. They are detox foods that contain cleansing agents. Some fruits and vegetables have detoxification agents. And here they are:
Green Leafy vegetables- I love these vegetables, especially
Lemons – It contains vitamin C- the detox vitamin. It helps convert the toxics to a water soluble substance so it can easily be flushed away.
Green Tea- I love tea. This antioxidant-rich brew is one of the healthiest ways to get more fluids into your system. It contains catechin that speed up liver activities
Broccoli sprouts – They are 20 to 50 times more cancer-fighting, enzyme-stimulating activity into each bite than the grown-up vegetable.
Cabbage – There are two main types of detoxifying enzymes in the liver; this potent veggie helps activate both of them. I love cabbage so much, may it be raw or cooked.
Fruits – rich in vitamin C, fiber, nutritious fluids, and all kinds of antioxidants.
Garlic – it gives benefits to cardio or heart, it activates liver enzymes that help filter out junk. I really love garlic. I don’t know if I can eat without it. Hehe just teasing. I love roasted garlic. It is so mouthwatering.
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