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Cleanse and Thrive: Heavy Metal Detox for a Healthier You

Are you feeling sluggish, foggy, or drained? It might be time to detox your body from harmful heavy metals that accumulate over time. Heavy metals like mercury, lead and arsenic can sneak into our systems through the environment, food and even personal care products. Thankfully, nature provides us with powerful detox allies to help eliminate these toxins.

Here’s a breakdown of 12 Heavy Metal Detox Foods and how they benefit your body, plus a delicious recipe to get you started on your detox journey.

Benefits of Each Detox Food

1. Celery Juice

• Rich in electrolytes, it supports hydration and detoxification.

• Flushes out heavy metals from your liver and kidneys.

1. Grapes

• High in antioxidants, particularly resveratrol, which helps combat oxidative stress.

• Supports liver detoxification and promotes healthy blood circulation.

1. Wild Blueberries

• Packed with phytonutrients and antioxidants that target heavy metals.

• Known as a "brain food," they help repair damage caused by toxins.

1. Zeolite

• A natural mineral that binds to heavy metals and toxins, helping to remove them from the body.

• Supports gut health and alkalizes your system.

1. Cilantro

• A potent herb that binds to heavy metals and assists in flushing them out.

• Boosts digestion and supports liver health.

1. Parsley

• A natural diuretic that helps eliminate toxins through urine.

• High in chlorophyll, which neutralises heavy metals and promotes blood purification.

1. Radish Greens

• Rich in sulphur compounds that enhance detox pathways in the liver.

• Boosts immunity and supports digestion.

1. Garlic

• Contains allicin, a compound that helps chelate heavy metals like lead and mercury.

• Strengthens the immune system and promotes heart health.

1. Dulse (Seaweed)

• A powerful natural source of iodine, which supports thyroid detoxification.

• Binds to heavy metals like mercury and aluminium to help expel them.

1. Barley Grass Juice Powder

• Packed with nutrients that cleanse the gut and bind to heavy metals.

• Promotes healthy blood sugar levels and boosts energy.

1. Spirulina

• A blue-green algae that detoxifies the body by binding to toxins and heavy metals.

• Provides protein and essential nutrients for cellular repair.

1. Chlorella

• A green algae that’s rich in chlorophyll, aiding in the removal of heavy metals.

• Supports gut health and boosts your immune system.

Detox Smoothie Recipe: Heavy Metal Cleanse Delight

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of celery juice

• 1/2 cup wild blueberries (frozen or fresh)

• 1/2 cup grapes

• 1/4 cup parsley

• 1/4 cup cilantro

• 1 teaspoon spirulina powder

• 1 teaspoon chlorella powder

• 1/2 teaspoon barley grass juice powder

• 1 clove garlic (optional, for an extra detox boost)

• Juice of 1/2 a lemon

• 1 cup filtered water or coconut water

Instructions:

1. Wash and prepare all ingredients.

2. Add everything to a high-speed blender.

3. Blend until smooth and creamy. If the texture is too thick, add more water.

4. Pour into a glass, garnish with a sprig of parsley, and enjoy immediately!

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