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The 13 Best Foods For Instant Detox

What are the best detox foods? It can be tough to figure out just which foods will help with a successful cleanse.

The trick is to understand the benefits of different choices, as well as the goals you’re trying to obtain.

For example, vegetables are a good source of glutathione, which is essential for the detoxification of the liver pathway, and an excellent source of insoluble fiber, which is essential for colon health.

Here’s an easy A-Z guide that can help get you started:

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Artichokes

Artichokes contain antioxidant plant compounds called caffeoylquinic acids, which are used to treat hepatic (liver) disorders because they stimulate bile flow.

Bile helps the body to digest fats, and efficient bile flow clears the system of potentially inflammatory substances contained in fatty foods.

avocados

Avocado

This fruit provides heart-healthy monounsaturated fatty acids and glutathione, a compound that blocks the absorption of certain fats by the intestines that cause oxidative damage AND is essential for liver pathway cleansing.

Beets

These are among the few edible plants that contain betalains, plant pigments that give some beets their deep red color and have powerful anti-inflammatory and fungicidal properties.

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Betalains promote cell structure, repair and regeneration, especially in the liver—the body’s primary detox center.

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Broccoli

Broccoli is one of the cruciferous vegetables, which are named for their cross-shaped flowers and known for powerful antioxidant properties.

Science has shown that a diet rich in cruciferous veggies reduces the risk of certain cancers.

Other cruciferous vegetables include cabbage, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, and kale.

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