Decided on a Detox? These are the Plants You Need to Have

Everything we consume—whether by eating, touch, or breathing—has a destructive impact on our bodies, from the intake of processed and industrial foods, through the consumption of medications and hormones, to the inhalation of cleaning agents, smoke, and radiation.

Indeed, Hashem has provided remedies for all these by creating highly sophisticated machines in the form of organs like the intestines, liver, pancreas, and lungs, which toil tirelessly to cleanse the accumulated toxins. However, sometimes these organs become tired and need an external 'boost' to help them overcome the burden.

One method to accomplish this is intensive detoxification, which can be achieved by consuming various plants that contain essential substances like enzymes that dissolve and eliminate toxins.

If you've decided on such a cleansing process, these are the plants you'll need to have consistently:

Cruciferous Vegetables – Broccoli, Cabbage, and Cauliflower

Vegetables from this family contain antioxidants that help speed up metabolism and eliminate toxic chemicals from our bodies. Additionally, they contain sulfur compounds that bind to toxins and make them water-soluble.

Fresh Apples and Pineapples

Both apples and pineapples contain substances that significantly aid in the removal of toxins such as heavy metals from the liver and kidneys. In apples, it's the substance 'pectin' and in pineapples, it's bromelain—two enzymes that specialize in eliminating toxins 'roaming' freely in the intestines and digestive system.

Beetroot

Beetroot encourages the production of enzymes that reduce the accumulation of toxins in the gallbladder and liver.

All Leafy Vegetables

Leafy vegetables like cilantro, dill, parsley, and others are considered most essential in detox processes, as they contain minerals and phytochemicals like chlorophyll, which very effectively cleanses the liver, intestines, and lungs.

Lemon

A glass of water with natural lemon juice in the morning will help not only in balancing acidity levels but also in easily eliminating toxins.

Garlic, Turmeric, and Ginger

Garlic, turmeric, and ginger (zingiber) assist in the production of enzymes that cleanse the liver of toxins and help the body release diuretics that flush waste from the body.