10 practical solutions to detox –

Have you been crossing the line and eating more than you’re used to (and, worse, dishes you’re not used to)? Eating foods high in fat and sugaras well as canned food, contributes to the increase of toxic components in the body – which, overloaded, may not be able to handle all of them.

Result: inflamed cells, low resistance, tiredness, dull skin and extra weight. “The body naturally eliminates toxins through perspiration, breathing, feces and urine. But sometimes the accumulation of these substances is so great that you need to help yourself with a detoxifying diet”, says nutritionist Isabel Jereissati, member of the Brazilian Society of Functional Nutrition.

Therefore, nothing better than starting this cleaning in the body. In addition to fine-tuning the shapes, you also fight swelling and reduce cellulitis. In this article, you will find ten practical (and delicious) solutions to include in your daily life. It has salad dressing that activates the metabolism and reduces swelling, fruits that promote a detox and flour to put the intestine on the line. Ready?

1. Avoid industrialized

In detox, even the light version of industrialized sauces should be eliminated from the menu, as it has a large amount of sodium and fat. stay with the spices natural. O Apple vinegar and lemon, for example, bring antioxidant substances and strengthen the Immunity, leaving the body more active against toxins. “Olive oil, on the other hand, lubricates the intestine, optimizing the elimination of this dirt, and even accelerates metabolic functions”, says nutritionist Lizandri Rangan, from São Paulo.

2. Try green banana flour

She is famous for favoring intestinal flora. And this has to do with the type of starch, which reaches the intestine intact and produces substances that feed beneficial bacteria and form a barrier against intruders. With that, the nutrients they are well absorbed and you stave off hunger. Use unripe banana flour instead of the traditional flour, in the preparation of dishes such as cake and pie.

3. Bet on citrus fruits

The acerola, kiwi, cashew, lemon and orange, through a compound called limonoid, causes the liver to release more toxins from the body. “This effect can be achieved with the fruit consumed in natura or used in the preparation of fish, juices or salads”, advises nutritionist Isabel Jereissati.

4. Eat raw food

At least 50% of a meal’s plate should have fresh, raw options. “That way, you guarantee the ingestion of a good amount of detoxifying items, such as fiber and water“, explains Lizandri Rangan.

5. Put a cabbage leaf on the menu

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In salad, juice or braised, it stimulates the enzymes that neutralize toxins. “It is worth remembering that the vegetable is also rich in B vitamins, which facilitate the metabolism of proteincarbohydrate and fat“, completes Lizandri.

6. Drink hibiscus tea

Drink helps reduce liquid retention. In addition, it also enhances fat burning, as it combines vitamin C, calcium and anthocyanin. Do it like this: put 1 col. (tea) of hibiscus in 1 cup. (tea) of hot water and cover for five minutes. Afterwards, strain and consume on an empty stomach for breakfast.

7. Drink plenty of fluids

Throughout the day, habit is fundamental in eliminating toxins through sweat, feces and urine. Here, it is worth water, tea or natural juice, soup and even watery foods, such as watermelon, melonlettuce and cucumber.

8. Invest in green tea with ginger

It speeds up the detoxification process and metabolism. Nutritionist Lara Natacci, from São Paulo, gives the recipe: boil 1 piece (3 centimeters) of ginger in 1 liter of water for three minutes, turn off the heat, add 3 col. (soup) of green tea and cover for 15 minutes. Strain and drink throughout the day.

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9. Add apple and broccoli to the diet

They mitigate the damage caused by toxins. “Both apples and broccoli are good sources of antioxidants, which prevent the formation of free radicals and reduce the effects of aging and the appearance of degenerative diseases, such as cancer,” says Lizandri Rangan.

10. Consume fiber

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Found in wheat flour, pasta and brown rice, they sweep toxins out of the body. In addition, they favor the proper functioning of the intestine, another that helps with this cleaning.