Detoxification methods are popular with people of all ages. Hippocrates had asserted their immense power. Today, most people opt for a severe and very restrictive diet. Most of them promote weight loss, but experts in the medical field do not encourage their application.
Low calorie diets are the very example of methods that are not at all healthy, since they slow down the metabolism and cause quite serious deficiencies. They can also cause dehydration, fatigue, nausea, dizziness and other problems of the colon.
What many people do not know is that the human body is designed to be able to clean itself. Its detoxification system is based on the synergy of kidneys, faith and colon. The kidneys purify the blood and eliminate toxins through the urine. Your colon eliminates toxins before they harm the body. The liver, on the other hand, stands in the front line of defense and acts as a natural filter. It prevents toxins from entering the bloodstream.
Your body needs all the right nutrients. And it is in this spirit that we suggest this wonderful colon cleansing of 48 hours, consisting of consuming foods that optimize the operation of your natural filters. You're supposed to prepare and have the following meals / snacks for two days in a row.
Breakfast: Quinoa and prunes
Quinoa is rich in protein, phosphorus and fiber. Prunes themselves are full of fiber and sorbitol, known for their laxative effect.
Ingredients:
- ½ cup of quinoa
- 1/3 cup chopped prunes
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon linseed oil
- 1 cup of water
- A pinch of nutmeg
- ¼ cup of rice milk
Preparation:
Put water, quinoa, nutmeg and ginger in a small pot. Stir well, then bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, put the lid on and let it simmer for 10 minutes. Add your prunes and your rice milk. Put the lid back on and let it simmer for another 5 minutes, then add a tablespoon of linseed oil before serving.
Lunch - Fruit Smoothie
Ingredients:
- ¼ cup frozen blueberries
- ¼ cup of banana
- 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed or ground chia
- ½ cup of ice cream
- ½ cup of plain and unsweetened almond milk
Preparation and benefits:
Mix the ingredients until you get a smooth texture. Quercetin in blueberries is a flavonoid that stimulates immunity and optimizes liver function. Flax seeds are wrapped with omega-3 fatty acids. These fats feed the brain. This envelope also consists of fibers allowing an optimal intestinal transit. Vitamin B6 found in bananas cleanses the liver.
Dinner - Vegetable broth
Ingredients:
- 1 cabbage, finely chopped
- 8 cups of water
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 bulb of chopped fennel (leaves and stems)
- 2 chopped red onions
- 1 tablespoon caraway seeds
- 2 chopped celery stalks
- Sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms (preferably shitake)
- ½ cup of coarsely chopped parsley
- 4 large cloves of minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
Preparation and benefits:
Put the ingredients in a large saucepan. Bring the broth to a boil and lower the heat. Simmer for an hour. Serve with freshly chopped parsley on top.
Cabbage detoxifies the liver and kidneys. Garlic promotes optimal liver function and stimulates the gall bladder. Fennel promotes the flow of bile and shitake fungi stimulate liver enzymes.
Sauerkraut and apple slices are perfect as a side dish for vegetable broth. Sauerkraut is a natural probiotic, and works wonderfully in your gastrointestinal tract. Apples improve the function of your kidneys and your liver
Important note
Consuming certain foods we are not used to can cause allergies, intolerances or even unpleasant side effects in pregnant women for example or who are breastfeeding. So remember to consult your doctor first.