7 Superfoods to Detox Naturally

Some foods are especially powerful to support your body to detox naturally.  Even if you’re not following a detox program, you can get great health benefits by adding more detox superfoods to your diet.  There are several superfoods with potent detox properties, but here are my favorite ones.

7 superfoods to detox naturally

Avocados

Rich in good fats, avocados can lower cholesterol levels and help the cardiovascular system. Avocados contain glutathione, a substance that greatly supports liver detoxification.

Berries

Dark colored berries like blueberries, cherries and blackberries contain polyphenols, a class of antioxidants that fights premature ageing and associated diseases.  Berries also show important anti-inflammatory and detoxification properties.

Dark leafy greens

Dark leafy greens such as Kale, Swiss chard, Collard greens and Dandelion are among the healthiest food on Earth. They contain powerful anti-cancer and antioxidant compounds that help cleanse the body of harmful substances. Dark leafy greens also contain a lot of fiber, which helps to detox the digestive tract and supports liver function. They also help to build strong bones and to alkalize the body.

Lemon

Lemon is one of the best foods for a liver detox diet. It contains more than 30 detoxification assisting nutrients including limonene and vitamin C. Lemons can help to lower cancer risks, fight against pollution exposure and prevent cell damage. Lemons also help the body to achieve a balanced pH level. 

Garlic

Garlic has important antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral properties. It also helps the cardiovascular system and help to lower blood pressure.  Garlic contains powerful antioxidants that support the body’s natural detox process.

Grapefruit

Grapefruit is rich in lycopene, glutathione, folate and naringenin. Glutathione supports natural liver detoxification. Naringenin, also protects the liver against damage. Grapefruit significantly increases the production of liver detoxification enzymes, helping to detox from chemicals and carcinogens.

Buckwheat

Buckwheat, also called kasha contains magnesium, rutin, chiro-inositol and 35 other phyto-nutrients that support natural detoxification.  Buckwheat is in the same family as dark leafy greens, but taste and is used like a grain. Buckwheat promotes the body’s ideal pH levels, and being gluten-free makes it a great alternative for people with celiac disease.