What to eat to detoxify the body in autumn?

In autumn, the dry weather is not good for health. In return, autumn has many types of food that help detoxify the body.

Some signs that you need to detox your body

According to Dr. Hoang Xuan Dai (former doctor of Hospital 103), the following signs can indicate whether you need to detoxify your body:

1. Reduced resistance

The first sign that your body needs to detox is when your immune system is significantly reduced. This may be due to the accumulation of too many toxins in your body.

2. Bad breath

Signs of bad breath (caused by bacteria, food debris in the mouth, poor oral hygiene, residue - bacteria accumulated in the intestinal folds, oral cavity...).

Use a tongue scraper to remove bacteria and yeast from your tongue. Drink plenty of water and use herbs such as parsley, dill, and cloves to eliminate bad breath.

3. Strong reaction to odors

The third sign that the body is overloaded with toxins is that the nose reacts strongly to the smell of perfume and smoke, causing headaches and nausea. According to traditional medicine doctors, this is because the liver is not removing toxins effectively.

Use herbal teas such as milk thistle, dandelion... to prevent the penetration of toxins and restore liver function.

4. Constipation

Another sign is constipation. At this time, you need to drink more water (detox herbal tea is even better), eat more green vegetables, bananas, exercise... to detoxify the body. Practice to "defecate" regularly every day and toxins are not reabsorbed into the blood, affecting health.

Detoxifying fruits and vegetables in autumn and winter

Detoxifying fruits and vegetables in autumn and winter

According to Traditional Medicine Practitioner Le Minh (Hanoi Oriental Medicine Association), you can detoxify your body every day by eating healthy foods and eating foods that have detoxifying properties. Lemon and orange juice are very good for detoxifying the body. A glass of lemon and orange juice in the morning will help cleanse and alkalize the body and is the most powerful detoxifying drink.

During the fall and winter, there are some fruits and vegetables that are effective in detoxifying the body, such as apples, lemons, radishes, celery, onions, garlic, ginger, carrots, etc. Especially during this time, there are foods that are both delicious and super effective in detoxifying because they are rich in nutrients, support health, lose weight, and cleanse the body.

Specifically:

- Pomegranate– Rich in vitamins, good anti-cancer. Pomegranate seeds detoxify the body, also help reduce cholesterol and the risk of stroke, and support weight control.

- AppleRich in fiber, which can absorb and sweep toxins out of the intestines. Apples contain glucaric acid, which can eliminate chemicals and food additives.

- BeetrootRich in antioxidants, anti-inflammatory, folate, potassium, fiber… helps detoxify the body. Should be eaten raw because nutrients will be lost when cooked.

- Sweet potatoVery rich in vitamin A, antioxidants, anti-inflammatory so it is very good for detoxification, also helps to lose weight. Especially sweet potato leaves prevent constipation.

- Gingersoothes the digestive system, rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds, boosts the immune system, and helps detoxify through excretion.

- Asparagus, onions, carrotsVery good detoxifier. Radishes are rich in vitamin C, calcium, phosphorus, carbohydrates… very beneficial and help detoxify.

- Chrysanthemum greensRich in vitamin A - good for the liver and helps the body detoxify.

- GrapeContains tannic acid, citric acid, strong antioxidants, prevents dark spots, protects eyesight.

Daily Detox Tips:

- Eat lots of fiber (like brown rice, fruits, green vegetables of all kinds, especially radishes, artichokes, kale, broccoli, spirulina, seaweed...) which are very good at eliminating toxins). Green apples in particular can naturally detoxify.

- Detoxify the liver – detoxify the organ with herbs such as dandelion root, burdock, milk thistle, green tea… to help the liver function better.

- Drink 2 liters of water/day.

- Taking vitamin C helps the body produce substances that eliminate toxins.

- Sauna helps the body eliminate toxins through sweat. Regular healthy massage, exercise, yoga, qigong 1 hour/day is very good to eliminate toxins, improve blood circulation.

- Housewives need to choose safe foods, should choose safe foods, organic foods, fruits, tubers, vegetables with peels to reduce the risk from pesticides, toxins, because dioxin, pesticides... can enter the body through food.

According to SKDS