... More Foods That Can Help You Cleanse Your Body

Further to my last blog, here is the continued list of amazing foods:

15. Dandelion
Dandelion filters toxins and metabolic waste out of the blood stream and has a beneficial effect on a poorly liver. Besides, this plant is a rich source of minerals and offers a multitude of phytonutrients (plant substances): super-antioxidants which help cleansing of the digestive tract. Use young, tender dandelion leaves in a tasty, leafy mixed salad.

16. Fennel
This bulbous vegetable is rich in fibre and can help maintain a healthy bowel. The fennel bulb's fibrous tissue bind toxins and fatty substances in the bowel and so help with the detox process. Moreover, fennel is a good source of folic acid.

17. Linseed
Linseed has extremely high contents of vitamins and minerals. The seeds are rich in vitamins A, B, C, D and E and also contain potassium, phosphor, magnesium, calcium, iron and zinc. Far more remarkable is their content of Omega 3, an essential fatty acid which has a healing effect on our body. It optimises the level of blood fats and protects the vascular walls from calcification. Linseed has anti-inflammatory properties, aids brain function, and eating them regularly helps with digestion problems. It can also be used for poultices on inflamed skin.

18. Garlic
Garlic contains a variety of sulphuric compounds which help flush out excess acids from food as well as metabolic acids. This relative of the onion contains Allicin and Selenium, two powerful nutrients which are known to protect the liver from acid damage and help the organ to rid the body of toxins.

19. Ginger
is a great support for digestion, detoxes the body and rejuvenates (ginger is an antioxidant). Its active natural ingredients are said to have similar effects as painkilling tablets. Ginger has antibiotic properties and stimulates the immune system. It is also an excellent tonic and pick-me-up.

20. Goji Berries
Goji berries contain more vitamin C than oranges and more beta carotene than carrots. Vitamin C can help to flush out waste substances from the body, while beta carotene improves liver function. Goji berries contain more iron than spinach; 50 grams of dried Goji berries provide us with the minimum daily requirement of iron.

21. Grapefruit
Grapefruit are high in natural vitamin C and antioxidants, two powerful liver-cleansers. Like garlic, this fruit contains composites which buffer excess acids. It also contains a certain flavonoid compound, known as Naringenin, which stimulates the liver into absorbing acids and to eliminate them, instead of depositing them in the body's fatty tissues.

22. Green Tea
Among the most effective substances contained in green tea are poly-phenols which are known as powerful free-radical neutralisers. These are substances which are able to intercept free radicals and neutralise their damaging impact on our health. Poly-phenol is even stronger than vitamins C and F. Ongoing research indicates that it can offer smokers protection against skin-, bowel and lung cancer.

23. Hemp
Hemp contains Gamma Linolenic acid (GLA) which boosts metabolism big time. This fatty acid takes care that fat deposits can be used for the generation of energy so that fat can be reduced quicker. Furthermore, GLA plays an important part in the effective functioning of the cellular energy supply system called sodium-potassium-pump which provides body cells with nutrients and, at the same time, removes toxic waste from the cells. If the sodium-potassium-pump doesn't work efficiently, toxins will be deposited in the cells, the cell function will be disrupted and the entire metabolism slows down more and more. For that reason, hemp plays an important role in the process of toxin elimination.

24. Curly Kale
is on top of all other varieties of fruit and vegetables when it comes to diversity. When it comes to vitamin A content, kale beats any record - 4 times higher than broccoli, 40 times higher than celeriac; kale contains all of the B vitamins. Just one portion of curly kale covers the entire daily dose of vitamin C. It provides us with as much calcium as 2 glasses of milk. Those who suffer from osteoporosis should eat kale on a regular basis. And hardly any other vegetable has more vitamin E which effectively protects body cells against free radicals and slows down the ageing process. Curly kale cleanses the intestines and removes blockages, helps damaged intestinal mucous membrane to restore more quickly and strengthens the body's mucous tissue. It has a vitalising effect and helps to lower cholesterol and fat concentration in the blood. After eating kale, its slurry remains stick to the intestinal walls for quite a long time and so help maintain a health gut flora.

25. Lemon Grass
Lemon grass supports the cleansing of the liver, kidneys, bladder and the entire intestinal tract. Drinking lemon grass tea improves blood circulation and digestion. Tea made with lemon grass is often used for detoxing.

26. Lemons
The vitamin C in lemons is an anti-oxidant and helps to cleanse the blood by eliminating harmful toxins and other radicals. Lemon juice can be seen as a filter for the body. Fresh lemon juice contains more than 20 anti-cancer-compounds and helps to balance the body's pH balance.

27. Olive Oil
An oil-pulling-cure is beneficial for healthy teeth and a healthy mouth. It helps to prevent bleeding gums and bad breath, loose teeth, plaque, caries and stained teeth (A general oil pulling technique involves swishing around 1 tbsp. of cold-pressed, organic oil in the mouth for approximately 10-15 minutes. Following this, the oil should then be spat out and the mouth rinsed with clean, fresh water. It is believed that the toxins in the mouth are pulled into the oil during the swishing process, and spitting it out results in the removal these toxic compounds.)

28. Onions
Onions are rich in anti-oxidants, support the body to ward off cancer and diabetes, dilute the blood, help to lose weight and fight infections and inflammation.

29. Parsley
Parsley has high levels of beta carotene, vitamins A, C and K which help protect the bladder and kidneys. Parsley contains a variety of beneficial substances which promote health in many respects. That's why parsley is regarded as a detoxing herb.

30. Pineapple
This tropical fruit contains Bromelain, a digestive enzyme which has cleansing properties and improves digestion. Bromelain reduces inflammation, the formation of blood clots and certain kinds of tumours. Besides, pineapples have a particularly high content of dietary fibre, that's why they are perfect when it comes to cleansing the intestinal tract. Pineapple helps to remove waste material that got stuck in the intestinal tract and stimulates digestion.

31. Seaweed
Algae are often underrated, although they can bind radioactive waste in the body and help to excrete it. Algae and seaweed can also bind heavy metals and remove them from the body. Furthermore, they are a powerhouse full with minerals and trace elements. Algae extracts can be of great help when it comes to losing weight, i.e. body fat.

32. Curcuma
This yellow spice contains Curcumin which is regarded as an anti-oxidant that protects the liver. Therefore, curcuma is among the spices which are ideal to use in cooking during detoxing. To boost the beneficial properties of curcuma, combine it with black pepper extract as a supplement to speed up the detoxification process.

33. Watercress
contains minerals, trace elements, tannins and bitter substances as well as vitamins. Watercress improves the efficiency of the excretory organs. It supports the liver, gallbladder, bladder and kidneys and has a beneficial effect on the entire metabolism. Eating watercress on a regular basis can reduce the risk of breast cancer.

34. Wheat Grass
Wheat grass is perfect to detox the body. It is full of chlorophyll which draws toxins from the body tissue. Many of us show a high level of heavy metal in our bodies. Most of us are unaware that these heavy metals remain in the body and can eventually lead to serious diseases like diabetes or cancer. Wheat grass is one of the best nutriments to eliminate heavy metals and other toxins from the body.

... and, last but not least: fresh, clean spring water
The human body consists of approximately 70 - 80 % of water. Adequate hydration is of utmost importance in all our bodies' processes and functions. Water helps us mainly with the elimination of toxins from our bodies. Therefore, any measures of detoxification are of little use, unless the body has enough water to work with.

Please note that if you are aware of any allergies or averse reactions to any of the above-mentioned ingredients, please refrain from ingesting them.

(Source: Daniel Schroeder www.wachaufmenschheit.de, Wikipedia)