We often compare the body to an extraordinary machine; among so many amazing feats, it’s also fully equipped to get rid of toxins. And without any drastic or restrictive diets. You can support these extraordinary natural processes by choosing foods that offer enough of the nutrients your body needs to work at its very best.
Medical advice around the topic of detox suggests that we avoid diets or restrictive time-limited measures in favor of drinking plenty of water; avoiding overconsumption of sugary foods; and choosing foods every day that are high in fire and full of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. You’ve got it—these are the same nutritious, whole foods we should enjoy all the time. And there’s no reason why those foods can’t also be delicious.
Here are a few ideas that incorporate nourishing foods your body needs to function at its best that we hope will inspire you. These six recipes are a cinch to prepare and can be fit into any time of the day.
Breakfast: Sweet Potato and Spinach Egg Bites
Lunch: Kale, Spelt, Apple, and Beet Salad
Snack: Sweet Potato Yogurt Bowl
Warm Drink: Spicy Ginger Turmeric Tea
Dinner: One-Pan Chicken with Artichokes, Spinach, Lemon, and Thyme
Dessert: Chocolate Tahini Chia Pudding with Raspberries
