Supporting Detox
While removing toxins is a great start, there are specific nutrients, vitamins, and minerals that you can add to support your body's detoxification. Here's a list of important foods, herbs, spices, and nutrients to support detoxification:
Phase 1 Detox Supports:
- B1 (Thiamin)
- B2
- B3 (Riboflavin)
- B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
- B6 (pyridoxine)
- Folate
- B12
- Flavonoids
- Healthy fats
- Water!!
Phase 2 Detox Supports:
- NAC (N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine)
- Taurine
- Methionine
- Glycine
- Cysteine
- Glutamine
- Serine
- Carnitine
- Choline
- D-Glucarate
- Cruciferous Veggies!!
To naturally enhance your detox, make sure you:
- Use the Cranberry Drink or at least consume lots of Lemon Water and 1-2 ounces of apple cider vinegar in water.
- Consume Bone Broth.
- Eat a variety of colorful veggies, especially broccoli (daily!), other cruciferous veggies, berries, decaffeinated organic green tea, turmeric, avocados, at least 2 ounces of olive oil, lots of greens, garlic, onions, sprouts, and pomegranates. Consider juicing veggies and fruits or making smoothies.
- Ensure adequate water intake.
- Keep your foods very clean.
- Follow all non-food recommendations for detox.
Antioxidant Support and Protective Nutrients:
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin E
- Quercetin
- CoQ10
- Selenium
- Zinc
- Copper
- Manganese
- Thiols (in garlic, onions, cruciferous veggies)
- Silymarin
- Green Tea
- Red Wine
- Turmeric
- Berries
Anti-inflammatory Foods:
- Omega-3s (fatty fish, olive oil, nuts, avocados)
- Leafy greens
- Ginger
- Gut healing probiotic/prebiotic foods
- Lemon
- Broccoli
- Pineapple
- Turmeric
- Green tea
Ensure you incorporate these foods and nutrients into your diet to support your detoxification process effectively.