If there's one misconception about a detox, it's that you need to sip on some tepid-tasting juice concoction for a weeklong stretch before feeling "cleansed." In fact, being more mindful of what you add to your diet often is just as important in promoting a healthy cleanse. And during this time of year, when fresh foods are in abundance, it couldn't be easier. Check out the top fruit and veggie-based nutrients for liver detoxification, from Detox for the Rest of Us (Adams Media, 2010).
Folic acid
Find it in: spinach, asparagus, broccoli, kale, cabbage, blackberries
Iron
Find it in: blackberries, char, beets, carrots, pineapple, cauliflower, broccoli, parsley, strawberries, and parsley
Magnesium
Find it in: beets, broccoli, blackberries, garlic, beet greens, spinach, carrots, cauliflower, parsley, celery, and garlic
Selenium
Find it in: garlic, oranges, chard, radishes, grapes, carrots, cabbage
Vitamin B2
Find it in: collard greens, kale, parsley, broccoli, and prunes
Pantothenic acid
Find it in: cauliflower, kale, and broccoli
Inositol
Find it in: Oranges, grapefruit, peaches, cantaloupe, watermelon, strawberries, tomatoes, and cabbage
