Ways to Detoxify Your Body with Food, Drinks, and Nature’s Sunshine Cleanse

1. June 14, 2017 When presented with the word detox, most people would think about a short-term, torturous diet where you can’t eat or drink anything but whatever weird mixed concoction you were supposed to make for a number of days. While the benefit for such a practice certainly exists, Page | 1

2. namely weight loss, the main goal of detoxification is to flush harmful toxin buildups out of your body. The best kind of detox is the kind that you practice every day with a balanced diet comprised of food and drinks that will help your body to eliminate harmful substances. Apples An apple a day keeps the doctor away. Apples contain pectin fibers that will help to eliminate metals and food additives that have accumulated in your body. The best way to consume apples for detox purposes is to eat them whole and raw sans the seeds because apple seeds can produce cyanide in the body when ingested. Don’t worry if you ingest them accidentally. Typically, the hard shell of the seed will help to let it pass along the digestive tract untouched. The chemicals inside the seed will only be released into the body if you chew them thoroughly. Other great fruity options for detox include grapefruits, avocado, and pineapple. Lemons Infused water is all the rage these days. Lemons are filled with many health benefits. They are a great source of Vitamin C, rejuvenate skin, and relatively inexpensive. They also relieve indigestion because the acids in lemon juice help to process nutrients slowly to promote optimum absorption. Lemon juice also stimulates liver function and therefore, aids the detoxification process. Many people cannot drink lemon juice as is due to its sourness, so a great way to incorporate lemons into your diet is by infusing the fruit and its juice into your daily water intake. Strawberries and cucumbers are also a great idea for infused water. Tea Though water is the number one toxin eliminator, teas are not to be taken lightly. Tea is rich in antioxidants. It hydrates your body from the inside, not merely satisfying your quench. Some people are wary of tea because it contains caffeine, but the caffeine in tea is different than the one in coffee. It is gentler and won’t give you the jitters. Page | 2

3. The most famous tea for detoxification is green tea. The following are just a few tips to choosing the right green tea: pick premium teas, know how to steep it, and consume correctly. Another great tea option are hibiscus and dandelion roots. Cleanse Supplements Supplements are a great way to fill up on fiber and detoxifying agents for those who don’t care for fruits and veggies. It contains a mix of ingredients that will promote cleansing and detoxification. Detox supplements typically should be taken for at least 14 days to start receiving its benefits. Choose natural supplements such as Nature’s Sunshine Cleanse to minimize exposure to chemicals that could, in turn, cancel your detox efforts. There are many more foods out there that can help your body get rid of toxins. The most important part of detox is to let your body rest from ingesting processed food. Start doing it by not adding sugar to your infused water. For even better results, support a clean diet by taking food supplements specially formulated for cleansing. About Vita For Life: Vita For Life is dedicated to bringing the best health products nature can offer to your doorstep. We pride ourselves in providing a selection of supplements that has been thoroughly tested and yield proven benefits to overall health and wellness. Visit our website for more information or contact us to get your questions answered! Sources: Are Apple Seeds Poisonous?, Healthline.com 8 Simple Ways to Detox Your Body, Shape.com Page | 3