Detox shakes are based on a specific combination of various foods especially seeds, roots, vegetables, legumes and fruits selected with the aim of providing the body with a high contribution of vitamins, fiber and minerals, as well as providing both cleansing and antioxidants, things that are supposed to help the whole body work more effectively.
The defenders of this detoxifying methodology affirm that through the intake of shakes we can achieve a stronger immune system and better body hydration.
The most suitable foods for detox smoothies
- Due to their great nutritional value, these are some of the most suitable foods when making detox shakes: tomato, avocado, cabbage, celery, cucumber, mint, ginger, coconut, apple, the fruits of the forest, spinach, lemon, pineapple, chia seeds, orange, grapefruit, pear, watermelon, melon, flax seeds and carrots. To obtain a good detox smoothie, we must always introduce some of the previously mentioned ingredients, paying attention to their colors since this element will be directly associated with a certain effect.
- Foods that have a red color are usually rich in substances that prevent and help repair damage at the cellular level. In the same way, they have excellent antioxidant properties that prepare the body to reduce the risk of cancer, prevent heart disease and protect blood vessels. For their part, fruits and vegetables with an orange or yellow color are also powerful antioxidants, which is why they have the ability to inhibit the presence of free radicals, prevent premature aging, promote vision and increase the defenses of the immune system.
- Green foods -mainly those with a darker hue- are very rich in minerals, especially calcium and magnesium, which is why they tend to improve bone density. Most of these products also play a very important role both in reducing the presence of bad cholesterol in the bloodstream and in protecting potentially cancerous cells.
