5 Detoxifying Ingredients

2018 is HERE!!! ? And that means so is the 5 Day Detox! We are SO excited for a year filled with new intentions, new beginnings, and SO much opportunity! We’re all doing our bodies so much good by starting 2018 off with a detoxifying reboot. By the end of this week, we’ll be feeling energized, strong, and inspired.

Today we’re sharing some science-backed info on the foods we’ll be ADDING to our meals this week. Our detox is all about eating the right foods that will remove inflammation throughout your body, leaving you feeling lighter and clear minded. And don’t worry, that includes detoxifying treats too! Balance is everything ?

These ingredients can be used in many different ways and you’ll see them included in your recipes throughout the week! Check out all of the deets on how these foods work to detox your body and enhance your mind.

Garlic

Garlic has been found to enhance phase 2 detoxification (when your liver is converting toxins to make them less harmful), making it an excellent food for cleansing!¹ Plus garlic makes everything taste better~ sprinkle it on your Trim It Up Tray Bakes for some amazing flavor and detox benefits.

Brazil Nuts

Eating just two of these nuts a day can have incredible detoxifying effects. They are high in selenium, which helps form glutathione (a powerful antioxidant) in your body. Along with anti-cancer effects, improving your mood, and boosting your heart function, a study found that eating Brazil nuts improves anti-inflammatory responses in the body!² Drop one or two into your smoothie or smoothie bowls!

Chia Seeds

Studies show chia seeds are highly effective in eliminating inflammation because they’re packed with omega-3 fatty acids.³ They’re easily digested and can be added to a variety of different recipes. Look for them in your Detox Desserts or add about 1 Tbsp. to your smoothies!

Milk Thistle

Sip on milk thistle tea after dinner for some major detoxifying action. Milk thistle acts as an antioxidant with the compound silymarin and helps quench free radicals to reduce inflammation. Research also found that it can be helpful in healing the liver!⁴

Turmeric

This colorful root is known for its powerful anti-inflammatory properties. Studies found that it helps to speed up phase 2 detox in the liver.⁵ You’ll find turmeric throughout your Detox. We also love shots with turmeric, ginger, and lemon or you can add it to any of your smoothies!

Sources:

1. GARLIC: A REVIEW OF POTENTIAL THERAPEUTIC EFFECTS; Avicenna Journal of Phytomedicine.

2. BRAZIL NUTS IMPROVE LIPID PROFILE; Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism.

3. THE PROMISING FUTURE OF CHIA; Journal of Biomedicine and Biotechnology.

4. MILK THISTLE IN LIVER DISEASE; Phytotherapy Research.

5. THERAPEUTIC ROLES OF CURCUMIN; AAPS J.