We are exposed daily to toxins because they are part of the diet, the air, and the environment. In addition, toxic free radicals can form in the body due to stress, emotional disturbances, anxiety and negative emotions. Reason for which the body requires from time to time a detoxification in depth.
Body detoxification
Almost all diseases come from an accumulation of toxins in the body. These include chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, autoimmune diseases, migraines, premature aging, digestion problems, skin problems, headaches and food allergies. These pathologies develop because of the onset of oxidative stress, that is to say the aggression and transformation of cells; itself caused by an imbalance in the body between antioxidant and pro-oxidant molecules. The latter trigger oxidative stress by increasing the production of free radicals and this vicious cycle is consolidated by the excessive presence of toxins and waste in the body.
Therefore, detoxification is crucial as it prevents the disease. The main organs to detoxify are the liver, small intestine, kidneys and colon. Moreover, you must first clean your colon and kidneys as they are responsible for transporting toxic waste out of the body.
To do this, here is a detox cure for the weekend:
Above all, know that you must drink 250 ml of warm water as soon as you wake up.
Saturday
Breakfast: 1 cup oatmeal and a spoonful of flax seeds, ½ cup fresh blueberries, 1 Greek yogurt, 250 ml almond milk or green tea.
Lunch: 250 ml of water, 250 grams of grilled hake, 1 cup of chard and a drizzle of olive oil, 2 cups of salad (tomatoes and arugula), a small banana and a slice of melon.
Snack: 250 ml of water, an apple, ¼ cup of pumpkin seeds, 180 ml of yoghurt.
Dinner: 2 cups salad with lemon juice and olive oil, ½ cup steamed vegetables (spinach and broccoli), green smoothie made with celery, spinach, banana and apple, 250 ml water or anise tea.
Sunday
Breakfast: 1 cup oatmeal, 200 ml almond milk or lightened yogurt, a spoonful of flax seeds, a pear and green tea.
Snack: a grapefruit or 2 prunes
Lunch: 250 ml of water, 200 g of grilled chicken, 150 g of gherkins, vegetable soup (bell pepper, beans, potato, carrot, onion, celery).
Dinner: Green Smoothie (almonds, bananas, berries, spinach, kale and cucumber), beets and carrots with lemon juice + nettle tea.
Note that for a more effective detoxification of the body, several habits are also to adopt for better health.
- Healthy habits and detox
Organic food
For some types of foods, especially those that are eaten with the skin, opt for organic. Organic apples, tomatoes and strawberries will save your body from pesticides and toxins, and allow the body to clean itself naturally.
Alkalinity
Freshly made green juices and smoothies are alkalizing and remineralizing. They help rebalance the acid-base pH of the body while eliminating toxins and hydrating the body. In addition, chlorophyll and nutrients in these drinks facilitate digestion and the process of detoxification. Note that other foods are alkaline such as soursop, wakame, melon or oregano.
Green tea
Green tea offers many health benefits. Among them, we find its powerful antioxidant effect, thanks to its catechin content, which promotes the elimination of toxins and waste present in the body.
Physical activity
Physical exercises can evacuate a large amount of toxins through perspiration. Thus, regular exercises can better detoxify the body.
The sleep
Since it is essential for the proper functioning of the body and the renewal of cells, sleep is preferred. Indeed, it helps regenerate damaged cells, including free radicals, and prevent many diseases. Note that a lack of sleep produces the opposite effect, namely a deterioration of the cells. Therefore, it should be a number of hours of sleep is 7 to 8 hours in an adult.
