Island Life Magazine Ltd August/September 2015 | Page 102

FASHION, HEALTH & BEAUTY

EASY WAYS TO

DETOX YOUR BODY
this summer
1.

Start your mornings with a glass
of room temperature lemon water.
Room temperature is important, since
cold foods and drinks can shock your
system and cause the digestion process
to slow down. Squeeze half a lemon in
and wait 15 to 30 minutes after drinking
it to eat breakfast.
Why it’s so good for you: Lemons are
packed with nutrients and immunity
boosters like vitamin C, potassium and
pectin fibre, which curbs hunger cravings.
They also help speed up enzyme function
and stimulate the liver so your body can
flush out toxins.

2.

Pick up some activated charcoal.
It’s the new detox. The tasteless,
odourless powder can be found in
supplement stores and gets toxins and
poisons out before they can harm the

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body. Mix it with lemon juice and maple
for a delicious black lemonade.

3.

On cold days, sip bone broth over
soup. Supplement your meal plans with
one cup of chicken or beef broth a day
for ultimate healing and repair. A good
idea is to add in carrot, celery, onion,
garlic and thyme.

4.

If it comes in a
bag, box or can,
skip it. That’s
should be your
rule of thumb.
A plantrich
diet
full of
organic

fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts,
seeds and legumes is naturally detoxing.

5.

Swap sunflower seeds for fennel
seeds. The sweet, nutty flavoured seeds
are full of antioxidants. When chewed,
they release beneficial oils that improve
digestion and balance blood sugar.