Detox Your Blood With These 20 Superfoods

Blood is a key fluid in the body. A fluid that’s a cardinal one but least taken care of. If you’ve been ignoring the signs that your body is giving you about impure blood, then you might need to  think again. Blood detoxification is as important as getting quality fuel for your bike. For people who don’t believe in getting unadulterated fuel for your bike, consider this a word of advice. Blood is inside you! The fuel that keeps your body running. Detox it to stay healthy.

So, what happens when you detox your blood? You reduce the workload on your kidneys and the benefits are immense. Your entire body begins to function better and you reduce the risk of damaging your organs. Those constant illogical headaches, sudden allergies, fatigue and delicate immunity, skin problems ranging all the way from common acne and pimples to discolouring and breakouts; all these will be gone (poof!) once you rejuvenate your blood and get rid of the toxins. How is the next question. Read on to find a list of 25 foods, most of which are probably already in your kitchen, that help with detoxifying your blood.

Herbs and Spices:

Garlic

This highly nutritious kitchen ingredient is packed with antioxidants and other minerals that reduce bad cholesterol, boost immunity and balance blood pressure. Only listen to heavy metal; don’t keep them in your body. Garlic helps the body rid them.

Ginger

This supplements heart function, betters digestion, and for some it may also relieve menstrual pain. Not just that, ginger can also fight infections, reduce cholesterol levels and improve brain function.

Turmeric

Not just a colouring agent, turmeric has oodles of benefits too. If we begin from the difficult battling cancer should top the list, and the list goes on to as small as treating cuts, burns and bruises etc. It’s an anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, anti-depressant, anti-ageing and we can go on and on. Let’s just say Turmeric should be your new best friend.

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Cilantro and Parsley

Though both of them may seem and look similar at first, you’ll be able to tell the difference when you look a little closer. Nevertheless, both are super rich and beneficial for you. All the way from purging toxins and reducing cholesterol to aiding weight loss and balancing hormones; they are both rich in vitamin – A, C, K and Folate.

Basil

Like it’s other counterparts on this list, Basil is also rich in antioxidants, an antibacterial, and, natural anti-depressant. It promotes heart health and needless to say you can, with no hesitation, spice up your meals with this. Holy Basil to cleanse your body!

Cayenne Pepper

As attractive as the cayenne pepper looks, it is equally yummy and beneficial. It’s good for your tummy, hair, skin, heart, lowers cholesterol levels and is rich in Vitamins – A, B, C, E and K. It also has potassium and manganese.

Veggies:

Carrots

Time to wear that bugs bunny costume and bounce your way to a healthy lifestyle. Who’d have thought these orange, cute looking, cylindrical vegetable are so good! Carrots, apart from helping in blood purification, is great for the skin, hair and the eyes too. One secret to that flawless skin and sharp eyes.

Bitter Gourd

If you can stand the taste, bitter gourd is really good for health. Say hello to beautiful hair and skin! It also maintains your blood sugar levels and lowers bad cholesterol. Good for your heart, immune system, eyes and cures hangovers too.

Beets

Beets are abound with minerals and Vitamins – A, B, C and K, folic acid and generous amounts of fiber. Beets keep you young and beautiful, longer. So, just ‘beet’ it!

Cabbage

Another great source of dietary fiber is Cabbage. A detoxifier, not only for blood but for the entire body, Cabbage is rich in vitamins and minerals. It’s great for your bones, eyes, skin and weight loss. It also helps improve brain functionality.

Broccoli

Broccoli is great for detoxifying blood. But that’s not the end of it. This tree-like vegetable has enormous amounts of nutrients. It’s anti-aging, guards you against chronic diseases and are good for your bones, heart and eyes.

Lemon

Increase the zing in your food with a dash of lemon. Insanely beneficial, lemons have aplenty benefits. From skin beautification and de-tanning to aiding in digestion and weight loss everything is taken care of.

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Fruits

Blueberries and Cranberries

Here’s another one for the list. But that’s not the end, apart from keeping your skin healthy, blueberries and cranberries are packed with antioxidants. They reduce the risk of cancer and are good for your heart, brain and eliminate urinary tract problems.  

Avocado

Avocados, rich in vitamin – E, help rid the free radicals from your body. One of the few vegetarian sources of omega – 3 fatty acids, Avocados are very versatile and can be included in smoothies to salad dressings as well .

Apple

An apple a day keeps diseases at bay. Whoever said this, wasn’t lying. We know, for good reasons, that apples are one of the most nutritious superfoods. Hands down, just keep popping a piece of apple here and there every now and then and you’re good life is guaranteed .

Guava

This Vitamin C powerhouse is rich in fiber and benefits the hair, skin, eyes, regulates blood pressure, helps in fertility and guava juice can also soothe toothaches.

Grapefruit

It benefits the Immune system, skin, heart, maintains blood pressure, helps in digestion and is very hydrating. With bountiful amounts of Vitamin – C and antioxidant, Grapefruit also helps control appetite.

Amla (Gooseberries)

Amla or gooseberry  is a ball of fire! They’re brimming with nutrients. Vitamin – A for the eyes, Vitamin – C for skin, antioxidants to prevent ageing; gooseberries help fight diabetes, are good for your heart, immune system, hair, brain and digestion.

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For the sweet tooth and otherwise:

Jaggery

As good as sugar but believe us, Jaggery is better; in a lot of ways. It relieves menstrual cramps, joint pain,controls blood pressure,  and is great for your skin, eyes, digestion and stronger bones.

Honey

Honey, the natural one, is another great replacement for sugar. It helps regulate blood sugar levels, betters immunity, soothes cough and sore throat, prevents cancer and reduces risk of heart diseases.

We have everything covered for you to detoxify your blood and rejuvenate your body. All the way from the zingy and tangy starters to the delectable desserts, all courses of every meal. The best part about this list, it’s all super healthy and benefits you amazingly. Go ahead and eat your way to a healthier you! Leave a comment below and tell us how this list has benefitted you.