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Most of my clients who I see for a fitness nutritional consultation will ask me “what is the perfect diet I should be on? My response is quite simple; change your eating habits, choose foods that will help your body stay metabolic, keep you satisfied in between meals and help regulate blood glucose levels. I personally don’t like using the word ‘diet’. The word diet sounds a little discouraging, if you don’t have a plan of action in place. You have to know the “Why. It is you are seeking change, which is your first step. Secondly look at what’s inside your fridge, take out any thing that is going to hinder your progress in gym or healthy life style. Any sweets for the kids in the pantry get them out so they are not visible to the eye. Who is in your social group? Do you trust them? Do they support you and your goals? Lastly is opening minded to change?
In today’s blog, I will share with you some kick butt foods that in my opinion you should be having in your daily meal plan. They are “The top 10 detox foods”. On my list are foods that should be included in your daily meal plan. The terrific benefits are; more fiber to keep your GI tract healthier. These foods will energize cleaning enzymes in the liver, which is your bodies built-in detox center.
The top 10 foods are:
Green leafy vegetables– Eat them Raw, mix them in a broth add them to juices. The chlorophyll helps swab out environmental toxins, heavy metals, pesticides and protects the liver.
Lemons– fresh lemons full of vitamin C. Lemons are considered the detox of vitamins. 1 glass of lemon and water helps convert toxins into a water soluble form, which can easily be flushed out.
Water Cress – put a hand full into salads, soups and even sandwiches. The peppery little green leaves have a diuretic effect that helps pass things through your system. Also enriched with minerals such as calcium.
Garlic – could be added to salads sauces, hummus spreads. Garlic has many cardio health benefits. Helps to elevate liver enzymes.
Green Tea. – Is an antioxidant rich brew. This antigenic herb is one of the best ways to get more fluids in. The Bonus is it has catechins which speed up liver activity.
Broccoli sprouts– Contain 20- 50 times more cancer fighting agents and stimulating enzyme activity.
Sesame seeds– The sesame seed is credited with protecting liver cells from alcohol and other chemicals.
Cabbage– is another one my favorite detox foods to add. This potent veggie helps elevate certain enzymes in the liver.
Phyllium– This plant is rich in soluble fiber, like oat bran, whole grains and barley, but is more versatile. It will help control the LDL( bad cholesterol) and helps to cleanse the colon. Best to consume during breakfast.
Fruits– High in antioxidants loaded with vitamin C, and fiber. Some to include is a fresh pine apple, fresh berries and the perfect mango, with a touch pear; just blend, but don’t forget the protein for a delicious smoothie.
Until then keep fit, stay focus to a better and healthier you.
Written by: Jason Ferreira (CPT/FNC), Mayfair East Fitness Manager
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thx for the break-down of good foods. how does breastmilk for a baby compare to all these foods re enzymes. a family member who was breastfeeding a seemingly healthy baby up til a few wks ago was suddenly, at 9 mos diagnosed with leukodystryophy. they don’t know yet which kind but it is genetic from both parents so i think it may be krabbes. my question is, because this is a lack of an enzyme to break up the protein (lipids) in the white matter of the brain, myelin sheath, does breasmilk have comparable enzymes to all these foods you have on your list. thx ann
Comment by ann morfitt November 7, 2011 @ 8:25 pm