5 foods not to be missed to detoxify the body after Tet

In addition to exercising and doing light physical activities to improve health, choosing the right foods and diet also helps to purify the body after Tet. The following 5 easy-to-use foods are suitable to add to your menu in the new year.

Vegetables, tubers, fruits

Vegetables and fruits not only contain fiber, but also vitamins and minerals that help enhance liver function and detoxify the body effectively. Some types such as cabbage, lentils, and fruits with high water content are especially good for the body's detoxification process.

Cabbage contains glucosinolates which are good for the body. The enzymes in cabbage help purify and eliminate toxins. With diuretic properties, rich in fiber and vitamins, cruciferous vegetables also have the ability to stimulate the stomach to secrete juices to digest food effectively.

A diet rich in vegetables and fruits effectively supports the body's detoxification process after Tet.

Meanwhile, lentils help with digestion and detoxify the liver due to their high fiber content. With 1/4 cup of lentils, the body is provided with 15 grams of fiber to help the liver detoxify.

Fruits containing a lot of water also help detoxify the body quickly after Tet. Fresh fruits provide many vitamins, antioxidants, minerals, and fiber that have a positive impact on the body's cleansing process, improve digestion, and are "companions" that help the liver function more effectively when it has to metabolize sugar and fat.

Unsweetened dried fruit

Besides fresh and fermented foods, dried fruit is a dish that many people include in their body detox menu after Tet.

This food is high in nutrients. After removing almost all of the water through drying, air-drying, etc., a piece of dried fruit contains the same amount of nutrients as fresh fruit, but concentrated in a small package.

Dried fruit adds antioxidants, supporting health protection.

By weight, dried fruit contains up to 3.5 times more fiber, vitamins and minerals than fresh fruit. In particular, the polyphenol antioxidants in dried fruit provide many health benefits such as improving blood flow and digestive health, reducing oxidative damage and reducing the risk of many diseases. With a price currently discounted by up to 19%, only 134,090 VND for 250 grams on Lazada during "Double Day, Double Sale" from February 2 to February 6, unsweetened dried fruitis the right choice to purify the body this Tet.

Greek Yogurt

Rich in protein, probiotics - beneficial microorganisms, Greek yogurt is a "must-have" food in the post-Tet diet. Produced by bacterial fermentation of lactose in milk, releasing lactic acid that coagulates milk proteins and creates characteristic aromatic compounds, Greek yogurt is thicker and creamier than regular yogurt.

Greek yogurt contains twice the amount of protein of regular yogurt.

Containing twice the protein of regular yogurt and less lactose, Greek yogurt supports digestion by balancing the gut microbiome. This process helps reduce inflammation and the risk of various diseases.

Therefore, adding Greek yogurt to the menu helps reduce the risk of plaque buildup and arteriosclerosis, improving cardiovascular risk factors such as high blood pressure, dyslipidemia, etc.

Dried nuts

Nuts are a suitable food to replace sugary snacks in the post-Tet menu. Instead of using unhealthy snacks, you should replace them with mixed nuts to support body cleansing.

Nuts are high in healthy fats, but low in carbs, which helps with weight loss and keeping in shape. In addition, nuts are rich in plant-based protein, as well as possessing an outstanding amount of vitamins and minerals to provide for the body.

After Tet, you should use dried nuts in your snacks to ensure nutrition and at the same time purify your body.

In particular, due to possessing a large amount of antioxidants by neutralizing free radicals - molecules that damage cells and increase the risk of disease, nuts help reduce the risk of disease for those who enjoy them, especially diseases related to cholesterol such as cardiovascular disease, blood pressure, and stroke.

Herbal tea

After Tet, the body often accumulates many toxins due to excessive eating and drinking, causing a number of dangerous diseases, especially liver diseases. Therefore, using herbal teas helps detoxify, cool the liver, and purify the body.

Herbal tea helps detoxify the body effectively after Tet.

You can choose teas containing ingredients such as Chinese clematis, Panax notoginseng, chrysanthemum, licorice, etc. to enhance liver function, reduce the risk of liver diseases, and enhance the activity of other organs in the body. Herbal teas also help stabilize blood sugar, blood pressure, and blood lipids.