Detox Your System with These Foods

Over the last few years, a lot of people have had a problem with the term detox that is 
used with reference to holistic medicine and health foods. This is because they believe 
that because these foods don’t literally do the technical definitions of cleansing, they 
shouldn't be spoken of in that way, but if the result is still the same does it really matter? 
The foods that you eat can have an amazing impact on your health, and many foods do 
in fact stimulate some cleaning processes in the body. That’s why you’ll want to know 
how to detox your system with these foods. 

Garlic

Garlic seems to find its way onto just about any health food list because it is beyond 
distinction in the world of medicinal food. Garlic is loaded with sulfur which has amazing 
health properties. It’s is extremely antifungal, which can help control fungal populations 
in the stomach that can cause illness and disease. Some of them are so dangerous that 
they can make easier for you to get cancer, so garlic is definitely something you want to 
add to your diet. 

Basil

Herbs are some of the most useful plants in existence. Early medicinal practitioners 
used herbs to cure all kinds of diseases, and while much of what they believed was 
shrouded in superstition, the medicine still helped people. Today, science has given 
people answers as to why and how these little plants can help people fight infections. In 
its concentrated form, basil essential oil, it can be used to kill infection and well as 
topically soothe inflammation resulting from an attack. 

Flaxseeds

These interesting seeds are super popular in the natural health community. They are a 
great source of protein and omega 3 fatty acids. This makes them a great aid to 
digestion, skin health, and helps fight off aging brought on by oxidative stress. One of 
the best things about flax seeds, is that they can help carry toxins out of the body by 
attracting them on the cellular level. This makes them a great way to get an energy 
boost, and timely, proper elimination. 

Broccoli

This green wonder contains a high amount of nutrients that are necessary for human 
development, but the real value of broccoli is that it can help your liver to break down 
toxins. This is likely a reason why it has been associated with having a long life. A liver 
that carries less toxins is under less stress. 


