Saturday, August 11, 2012

10 Insanely Great Foods to Lose Weight and Detoxify Your Body


How to Lose Weight and Eliminate Toxins

Yes, it's a pleasure to savor many of the delicacies available in stores. But beware, many of these products are rich in substances which are toxic to the body, and sooner or later can lead to serious problems. Lack of energy hits you as soon as you wake up? You feel tired all day? These are some indices that you need a detox diet, rich in foods that also have the gift to burn fat.

For start, it's important to eat less than usual. Never miss three regular meals each day and enjoy a snack between the meals to increase the feeling of satiety. According to Romanian nutritionist Mihaela Bilic, the most harmful elements are the foods with a high content of salt or sugar. Also, stay away from products that contain caffeine or alcohol . It is also important to quit smoking.

10 Extremely Effective Foods in Fighting Against Toxins and Fat

1. Cabbage

According to Dr. Bilic, no matter what cabbage you eat, is a food that has the ability to neutralize toxic compounds generated by smoking, smoked or barbecued foods.

2. Broccoli

Has a good ability to detoxify, it can remove harmful substances in the liver and free radicals. It's also a great way to burn body fat and slows the skin aging.

3. Beet

It's rich in methionine and betanin, which gives it a strong detoxifying effect.

4. Celery

It's a good diuretic. Dr. Bilic says that improves digestive system. It also facilitates the elimination of excess body water. Celery is a very pleasant way to lose weight by eating as much as you want.

5. Asparagus

Being rich in fiber, improves intestinal transit. It's very high in phosphorus, manganese and potassium, which gives it purgative and detoxifying properties.

6. Artichokes

Due to extraordinary nutrients, it significantly improves the secretion of bile and has the ability to eliminate harmful substances.

7. Apples

A fruit that I really adore. Due to high consumption of apples, you can easily remove toxins from the colon.

8. Pineapple

When it's raw, greatly helps digesting proteins. It removes water from the body and is a good way to burn large amounts of fat.

9. Strawberries

Consuming it will prevent heart disease. It also helps eliminate excess body fluids, it has purgative properties and removes liver toxins.

10. Cherries

According to Dr. Bilic, are very high in sorbitol, potassium nitrate and beta-carotene, which makes it a good purgative and can eliminate toxins.