When summer arrives, you need to take some steps to be at your best and in top shape. This can range from simply getting back in shape, doing some fitness or weight training, to lymphatic drainage. Many people choose the latter option because it's more effective for boosting their energy levels before summer.
For those of you who don't know, detoxifying your body allows you to say goodbye to toxins and also gives your system a boost. Curious? Want more details? Here's the lowdown.
Why drain your body?
Over time, as the days, months, and years go by, your body accumulates toxins. As you know, these toxins can be anything and everything, resulting from your diet or lifestyle, but above all, they are harmful to your body. The internal organs that accumulate the most of these toxins are the liver and kidneys.
As a reminder, these two organs are truly important for good physical health. The kidneys are the organs that help filter the blood, allowing you to have clearer, more fluid blood. The more fluid your blood is, the more oxygen your muscles and brain receive. And as you know, oxygen is essential for memory and muscle strength. Furthermore, the kidneys are the organs that eliminate most toxins from the blood through the urinary tract. As for the liver, it's the organ that assists your body during the digestive process.
So, if you want your body to function properly, and especially to avoid all forms of illness, particularly kidney disease (which is expensive to treat and can be fatal), you must purify and detoxify your body. This is obviously why body drainage is important. In short, drainage is the purification of the body to prevent it from becoming weakened.
Before answering the question, "How do I detox my body?", let's talk a little about when to do this cleansing. There isn't really an ideal time, but if we had to define a moment, it would be when the seasons change, or after a party with plenty of food and drinks. Furthermore, you should do some detoxing after taking medication. And for people with skin problems or who want to go on a diet (it's advisable to do a detox before starting the diet).
How to detoxify your body?
Now, let's answer the question: how do you detoxify your body? To detoxify your body, you must first and foremost have a diverse and varied diet. For this, a diet based on "low-toxin" foods is recommended. If you don't know which foods fall into the "low-toxin" category, simply eat fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and healthy fats like omega-3s.
Vegetables have long been recognized for their detoxifying properties, which is why you see the phrase "eat five fruits and vegetables a day" in almost every advertisement you see. So, here's a short list of vegetables that help cleanse your body:
- The eggplant
- black radish
- Endive
- Cauliflower
- And the artichoke.
Incidentally, artichokes are often overlooked because almost 70% of people dislike their taste and smell. However, this vegetable is very good for the liver, as it promotes its efficiency and also helps your gut flora function better. Furthermore, it's a good stimulant for the body when it comes to eliminating toxins. For even greater benefits, remember to dress these vegetables with oils rich in Omega-3 fatty acids, such as walnut oil, rapeseed oil, or soybean oil.
Along with these vegetables, you also need plenty of fruit. And speaking of fruit, here are the best ones to put on your dining table:
- Grapes (this is a fruit that also sports the mantle of a super-natural detoxifier)
- Pineapple (absolutely exquisite taste and intoxicating aroma)
And to perform a proper lymphatic drainage, you need water, and lots of it. In fact, doctors recommend drinking at least 1,5 liters and no more than 3 liters. In addition to vegetables, fruits, and water, we advise you to exercise. Exercise has numerous benefits, not only for your physical health but also for your mental well-being. Indeed, practicing a sport (any sport) promotes the production of endorphins and testosterone. These hormones are responsible for muscle gain and combat stress. So, our advice is: get moving, have fun, and do what it takes to drain your body.
Conclusion
In conclusion, and to end on a positive note, here are a few last-minute tips. First and foremost, to avoid a drastic detox diet, the best approach is always to eat a balanced and healthy diet. Never forget to include some colorful vegetables on your plate and choose healthy oils over unhealthy fats that raise your cholesterol levels. Drink plenty of water and get some exercise, as toxins are also eliminated through sweat. In short, here are the key principles for a successful detox: eat a healthy and balanced diet; get moving and exercise; drink plenty of water every day (this is highly recommended for those on a diet); and limit your consumption of fatty foods and oils.
