I’ve been thinking a lot recently about environmentally-driven illnesses—the chronic conditions that either arise or worsen due to toxins in our air, water, food, homes, and workplaces. One of the most effective ways to support detoxification is through the foods we eat. Incorporating foods for detox into your daily meals can help your body naturally metabolize and eliminate harmful substances.
One big part of prevention is minimizing our exposure to environmental chemicals and toxins (I shared this in a previous post).
But 100% avoidance of toxins is never possible. That’s why the other big part of prevention is supporting our body’s inherent ability to metabolize, detoxify, and eliminate toxins EVERY. SINGLE. DAY.
🧩One of my favorite ways to do that?
With foods 🥑🫐🍅🥕🥦
Here are 5 delicious foods to support everyday detoxification.
🥬 Green Leafy Vegetables
Leafy greens are rich in minerals and antioxidants. Some of the best to support detoxification include kale, watercress, arugula, and cilantro.
🥦 Cruciferous Veggies
Broccoli, cauliflower, and Brussels sprouts are rich in a compound called sulforaphane that has powerful antioxidant actions.
🧄Onions and Garlic
Onions, garlic, and leeks are good sources of sulfur, helping to support liver detoxification pathways.
🍋 Lemons
Lemons are rich in vitamin C and can be easily added to warm or cool water for detox support.
🫐 Berries
The deep blue and purple colors of berries are a result of powerful antioxidant compounds called anthocyanins.
If you are interested in supporting your body to be as resilient as possible in the face of our increasingly toxic world, watch for my next post. I’ll be sharing some everyday detox habits that will work synergistically with these foods for detox!
Join Dr. Ryan for an upcoming seasonal detox. Classes start soon. Get all of the details here.
