Foods For Cleansing This Dry July

Cleansing is something that our body is doing all the time through the organs that manage detoxification and elimination. These vital organs are the liver, kidneys, lungs and skin which work very hard to eliminate harmful toxins and wastes from the body. Toxins can come from a variety of sources such as heavily processed foods, food additives and preservatives, chemicals like herbicides and pesticides, environmental pollutants and excess alcohol, processed sugar and caffeine.

Luckily, nature has a natural pharmacy of foods which can assist these vital organs to cleanse toxins from the body and these foods can be obtained at most fruit and vege outlets.

Here are seven of my favourite “foods for cleansing” and I have been recommending these for years for cleansing the liver, kidneys, bowels and blood.

1. Carrot – gives an excellent supply of beta carotene good for eye sight and skin. Carrots stimulate the liver function and are a good source of glutathione which is involved in detoxification within the liver. Carrots contain a natural chlorine which promotes elimination of toxic wastes and is helpful for keeping the bones and joints in good shape. Carrots also contain sulphur which promotes cleansing and has an antiseptic effect within the digestive system and blood stream
2. Apple – one of my favourites, because of the fibre ‘pectin’ which promotes a healthy bowel movement and can dampen appetite. Apples also contain biotin and folic acid which support a clean digestive system and liver function
3. Parsley – is the richest vegetable-herb source of potassium, which helps to stimulate the kidneys to eliminate poisonous waste matter. The nutrient content of parsley is one the best medicines for day to day use. Parsley also contains Vitamin C and Iron which work together in combination to incinerate waste matter within the body
4. Celery – contains good levels of sodium which helps keep other minerals soluble in the blood stream and prevents the build-up of solid deposits. Celery juice mixed with carrot and parsley makes an excellent cleansing and healing juice for arthritis, joint pain and blood toxicity

1. Beetroot – is a great blood purifier, liver cleanser and also stimulates liver function. Beetroot contains beta-carotene, like carrots, which is a precursor for Vitamin A, which is a natural anti-oxidant and can protect the body against cellular damaging free-radicals
2. Ginger – is a superb addition to juices because it is warming to the body and stimulates peripheral circulation so is helpful for chilblains and cramps. Ginger also has anti-inflammatory properties that can slow down the aging process and onset of disease.
3. Turmeric – this highly researched spice which is a part of the ginger family has many healing functions such as anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties. This amazing spice enhances the phase 1 and 2 detoxification processes in the liver and has been claimed to help prevent cancer, Alzheimer’s disease and cardiovascular disease. It stimulates bile production so the liver can metabolise fats properly; all due to the active ingredient – curcumin.

Like the variety of juices that our guests enjoy on the Golden Door Program, you can combine this complete mix of fruits and vegetables in a juicer and create your own super charged “cleansing juice”.