Day 19 – Top 12 Detox Foods

Hi everyone!

Thanks for stopping by to check my progress on Day 19 of my 28-day detox diet.

It was a wet miserable day here in Stirlingshire today, so the girls and I had a lazy day at home, drawing lots of pictures, playing games and watching TV.

I watched the Madrid Masters this afternoon and was delighted to see Andy Murray win the title.  (Well done, Andy!)

I had my favourite honey and raisin porridge and a cup of Redbush tea for breakfast, and oatcakes with humous for lunch.  Mid afternoon I had a lovely juicy pear, while watching the tennis.

For dinner, I had quorn mince with red onion, courgette, yellow pepper and mushrooms with a jacket potato, drizzled with extra virgin olive oil.  I washed it all down with a large (wine) glass of my favourite Welch’s Purple Grape Juice.

If you are thinking of joining me on this detox diet, here’s a list of the top 12 detox foods:

1. Apples – containing vitamin C, quercetin & pectin.  Apples can protect from cancer, help lower blood-cholesterol and maintain healthy intenstines & bowel.
2. Avocados – rich in powerful antioxidants, vitamin E & alphacarotene and also containing monounsaturated fat & omega-6 fats.  Avocados help prevent furring of the arteries, lower blood cholesterol and are good for your skin.
3. Beans & Lentils – containing sterols, soluble fibre, B-vitamins, magnesium, zinc, iron and a good balance of protein and complex carbohydrates.  These pulses provide sustained energy and help lower blood cholesterol.
4. Broccoli – containing phytonutrients called glucosinolates, which are powerful detoxifiers that can help fight cancer.  (Other cruciferous vegetables such as cauliflower, cabbage & brussels sprouts also contain these detoxifiers.)
5. Carrots – containing antioxidants, alphacarotene & betacarotene.  Carrots can help protect against cancer, boost immunity, maintain good eyesight and promote healthy skin.
6. Fennel – containing potassium.  Fennel helps rebalance the body’s fluid levels and stimulates the body’s natural detoxifying organs.
7. Garlic – containing allicin.  Garlic has antiviral and antibacterial actions and aids excretion of toxins from the body.  It also protects the body from high blood pressure, high blood-cholesterol, heart disease and cancer.
8. Kiwi Fruit – containing vitamin C.  Kiwis boost the immune system, strengthen the blood vessels and help fight cancer and harmful free radicals.
9. Mango – containing betacarotene, vitamin C, vitamin E, fibre and potassium.  Mangoes can help to ward off colds and reduce the risk of heart disease and cancer.
10. Pumpkin Seeds – containing omega-3 & omega-6 oils.  Eating pumpkin seeds can help protect against heart disease and strokes, reduce joint pain and stiffness, promote healthy skin and improve immune system.
11. Strawberries - containing vitamin C & ellagic acid.  Strawberries can boost your immune system, fight free radicals and help fight against cancer and heart disease.
12. Watercress – containing chlorophyll, vitamin C, iron and betacarotene.  Watercress can improve immunity and heart health, boost circulation and help to make healthy blood cells.

Thanks for visiting!