What does this “Detoxification” mean?
Detoxification, often referred to as “detox” for short, is a process for removing harmful substances from the body to provide overall well-being. Green foods, rich in minerals, vitamins; therefore, contain powerful antioxidants, are known fundamental for the detoxification process.
Chlorophyll: The Magical Molecule
Chlorophyll is responsible for the green color of many plants. Due to its structure, it functions beneficial for the human body. It helps bind the toxins, heavy metals, and other harmful substances, aiding their removal from the body.
The greener the vegetable/fruit, the higher it’s chlorophyll capacity!
Antioxidant Properties
Green foods are abundant in antioxidants like lutein and zeaxanthin, as well as beta-carotene, Vitamin K (phylloquinone), Vitamin C (ascorbic acid), folate (B9), pyridoxine (B6), and various phytonutrients. Antioxidants control and combat free radicals (unstable molecules that can damage cells and DNA). By neutralizing the free radicals, green foods reduce stress and support the body’s natural detox mechanism.
Spinach, kale, broccoli, artichoke, asparagus, collard greens, brussel sprouts, green tea leaves, rosemary leaves, oregano
Alkalizing Effect
Life on Earth hinges on maintaining suitable pH levels within living organisms and cells. For human survival, a meticulously regulated pH level of approximately 7.4 in the bloodstream (within the slightly alkaline range of 7.35 to 7.45) is imperative. It’s a very strict balance that body keeps regulate itself.
The body perpetually engages in reactions to adapt to such variations, ensuring the acid-base balance remains within the designated healthy range. However some of the processes in the body makes the cell environment alkalic or happens in the certain pH levels.
Many green foods have an alkalizing effect on the body, helping to balance its pH levels. In this context, it’s important to know that cancer cells love acidic environment and hate alkaline environment! Therefore, consuming food that creates alkalic environment will reduce the risk of DNA damages and cancer.
Benefits of Green Food and Detoxification
Let’s make a short list of the benefits.
- Improved Energy Levels: Detoxification with green foods can help to increase our energy and vitality as our bodies eliminates the toxins which we are exposed to, every day.
- Weight Management: A cleaner, healthier diet that abundant of green food can aid in weight management and support a healthy metabolism.
- Mental Clarity: Detoxification is not limited to the body: it also has a positive effect on metal clarity and cognitive functions.
- Skin Health: A diet rich in green food can promote clear and radiant skin by reducing inflammation and promoting overall health.
- Long-term Health Benefits: Consistent cleansing through the consumption of green foods is associated with a reduced risk of chronic diseases, metabolic syndrome, heart disease and cancer.
By recognizing the significant impact of green foods on detoxification, we can make choices for a healthier and more vibrant life!
Keep it healthy!
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