Detoxing Plant Power for Restoring Health Better Metabolism,
Clarity, and Energy Jennifer K. Reilly, RD
BitchinDietitian.com
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Why Am I Toxic? Our modern world is full of toxins: Our modern
world is full of toxins: Air: pollutants, cigarette smoke Air:
pollutants, cigarette smoke Food: additives, colors, preservatives,
packaging Food: additives, colors, preservatives, packaging Water:
chemicals, metals Water: chemicals, metals Our livers filter out
toxins, but cant keep up with modern exposure and extra toxins
produced from stress Our livers filter out toxins, but cant keep up
with modern exposure and extra toxins produced from stress Toxins
are stored in fat cells Toxins are stored in fat cells Too many
toxins can lead to a slow metabolism, poor immune system, acne, low
energy, food cravings, and even cellulite Too many toxins can lead
to a slow metabolism, poor immune system, acne, low energy, food
cravings, and even cellulite A Detox Diet includes nutrients which
help neutralize toxins, mobilize toxins (chlorophyll and
antioxidants), and it limits the consumption of toxins A Detox Diet
includes nutrients which help neutralize toxins, mobilize toxins
(chlorophyll and antioxidants), and it limits the consumption of
toxins
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Why Detox? Improved digestion Improved digestion Better skin
Better skin Increased energy Increased energy Diminished cravings
for sugar, salt, and fatty foods Diminished cravings for sugar,
salt, and fatty foods Increased ability to concentrate Increased
ability to concentrate Better, more restful sleep Better, more
restful sleep Better bowel movements Better bowel movements
Speedier metabolism Speedier metabolism
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Top 13 Detox Foods ALMONDS Detox essential. Almond milk is a
great alternative to cows milk during a detox Detox essential.
Almond milk is a great alternative to cows milk during a detox
Great source of: Great source of: Fiber Fiber Calcium Calcium
Magnesium Magnesium Useable vegetable protein Useable vegetable
protein Vitamin E Vitamin E Removes impurities from the bowels
Removes impurities from the bowels
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Top 13 Detox Foods APPLES High in Insoluble Fiber for healthy
bowel movements High in Insoluble Fiber for healthy bowel movements
High in Soluble Fiber which soaks up toxins & waste in
intestines High in Soluble Fiber which soaks up toxins & waste
in intestines Low Glycemic Index: Low Glycemic Index: Sugars
metabolize slowly to prevent blood sugar spike Sugars metabolize
slowly to prevent blood sugar spike Glucaric Acid: helps body get
rid of estrogen-like chemicals & heavy metals Glucaric Acid:
helps body get rid of estrogen-like chemicals & heavy
metals
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Top 13 Detox Foods AVOCADO Rich source of healthy
monounsaturated fat, which doesnt disturb the balance of Omega 3s
to Omega 6s Rich source of healthy monounsaturated fat, which
doesnt disturb the balance of Omega 3s to Omega 6s Fat is essential
during a detox Fat is essential during a detox Promotes the release
of bile from the gallbladder, which allows for the release of
toxins from the body Promotes the release of bile from the
gallbladder, which allows for the release of toxins from the body
High in Vitamin E and Potassium High in Vitamin E and Potassium
Contains Glutathione Contains Glutathione Blocks 30 different
carcinogens Blocks 30 different carcinogens Helps liver detoxify
synthetic chemicals Helps liver detoxify synthetic chemicals Adds
creaminess to a detox diet when milk and cream arent being eaten
Adds creaminess to a detox diet when milk and cream arent being
eaten
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Top 13 Detox Foods BEETS Rich in: Rich in: Potassium Potassium
Folate Folate Fiber Fiber Antioxidants Antioxidants Contain betaine
Contain betaine lowers levels of several inflammatory markers
lowers levels of several inflammatory markers protects against
liver damage protects against liver damage Helps the liver process
fats Helps the liver process fats Contain antioxidant betacyanin,
which helps liver detoxify chemicals Contain antioxidant
betacyanin, which helps liver detoxify chemicals Delicious juiced
with apples and ginger Delicious juiced with apples and ginger
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Top 13 Detox Foods BLUEBERRIES Rich in Vitamin C and Fiber Rich
in Vitamin C and Fiber Best ranked for Antioxidant capacity Best
ranked for Antioxidant capacity Contain Anthocyanins Contain
Anthocyanins Protect from free radical damage Protect from free
radical damage Enhance Glutathione production Enhance Glutathione
production Contain natural aspirin Contain natural aspirin Lessens
tissue-damaging effects of chronic inflammation Lessens
tissue-damaging effects of chronic inflammation Pain reducer Pain
reducer Act as antibiotics: block bacteria in urinary tract Act as
antibiotics: block bacteria in urinary tract Antiviral
Antiviral
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Top 13 Detox Foods CABBAGE Contains Isothiocyanates which
eliminate carcinogens from body Contains Isothiocyanates which
eliminate carcinogens from body Cleanses digestive tract, soothes
stomach Cleanses digestive tract, soothes stomach Neutralizes
compounds found in 2 nd hand cigarette smoke Neutralizes compounds
found in 2 nd hand cigarette smoke High in Vitamin K and Vitamin C
High in Vitamin K and Vitamin C Eat raw in juices, salads, or
smoothies since heat destroys the enzyme which activates
Isothiocyanates Eat raw in juices, salads, or smoothies since heat
destroys the enzyme which activates Isothiocyanates Try fermented
cabbage (rich in probiotics): sauerkraut and kim chi, which aid in
healthy digestion Try fermented cabbage (rich in probiotics):
sauerkraut and kim chi, which aid in healthy digestion
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Top 13 Detox Foods GARLIC Contains Allicin, a sulfur-containing
compound that fights harmful bacteria, intestinal parasites,
viruses, and yeast in the intestines Contains Allicin, a
sulfur-containing compound that fights harmful bacteria, intestinal
parasites, viruses, and yeast in the intestines Garlic must be
crushed or chopped to activate Allicin Garlic must be crushed or
chopped to activate Allicin Increases production of Glutathione
needed for elimination of certain toxins Increases production of
Glutathione needed for elimination of certain toxins Cleanses
arterial buildup Cleanses arterial buildup Lowers blood pressure
Lowers blood pressure Cleanses mucous buildup in lungs and sinuses
Cleanses mucous buildup in lungs and sinuses Garlic powder has no
benefit Garlic powder has no benefit
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Top 13 Detox Foods GINGER Natural anti-inflammatory Natural
anti-inflammatory Eases nausea and improves digestion Eases nausea
and improves digestion Promotes detoxification by speeding the
movement of food through the intestines Promotes detoxification by
speeding the movement of food through the intestines Add to juices,
soups, stir-fries Add to juices, soups, stir-fries
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Top 13 Detox Foods KALE Contains powerful anti-cancer and
antioxidant compounds which cleanse body of harmful substances
Contains powerful anti-cancer and antioxidant compounds which
cleanse body of harmful substances Contains over 45 identifiable
flavonoids which help reduce chronic inflammation and oxidative
stress Contains over 45 identifiable flavonoids which help reduce
chronic inflammation and oxidative stress High in fiber to cleanse
digestive tract High in fiber to cleanse digestive tract Like
cabbage (theyre in the same vegetable family), it neutralizes
compounds found in 2 nd hand cigarette smoke Like cabbage (theyre
in the same vegetable family), it neutralizes compounds found in 2
nd hand cigarette smoke Contains a compound that jumpstarts the
livers production of cleansing enzymes Contains a compound that
jumpstarts the livers production of cleansing enzymes High in
Calcium, Vitamin K, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Manganese High in
Calcium, Vitamin K, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Manganese
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Top 13 Detox Foods LEMONS Super liver detoxifiers Super liver
detoxifiers Super high in Vitamin C, a potent antioxidant and
precursor to Glutathione (which helps to eliminate environmental
chemicals from body) Super high in Vitamin C, a potent antioxidant
and precursor to Glutathione (which helps to eliminate
environmental chemicals from body) Alkalinizing: Lemons help
restore the alkaline-acid balance of the body (body pH)
Alkalinizing: Lemons help restore the alkaline-acid balance of the
body (body pH) Add lemon to a glass of water in the AM Add lemon to
a glass of water in the AM alkalizes the body and aids digestion
alkalizes the body and aids digestion
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Top 13 Detox Foods PARSLEY Rich source of Vitamin C,
Chlorophyll, Beta-Carotene, Vitamin K, and Folate (all necessary
detoxifiers) Rich source of Vitamin C, Chlorophyll, Beta-Carotene,
Vitamin K, and Folate (all necessary detoxifiers) Raises
Glutathione levels to help block carcinogens and detoxify chemicals
Raises Glutathione levels to help block carcinogens and detoxify
chemicals Volatile oil: Eugenol Volatile oil: Eugenol strong
Anti-inflammatory agent strong Anti-inflammatory agent Strong
Anti-arthritic Strong Anti-arthritic Rich in B vitamins for heart
health Rich in B vitamins for heart health
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Top 13 Detox Foods SEAWEED Binds to radioactive waste (from
medical tests and food grown in contaminated soil), so waste can be
removed Binds to radioactive waste (from medical tests and food
grown in contaminated soil), so waste can be removed Can bind to
heavy metals so they can be eliminated Can bind to heavy metals so
they can be eliminated Rich source of Iodine which is essential for
thyroid hormone production and metabolism Rich source of Iodine
which is essential for thyroid hormone production and metabolism
Dulse, Kelp, Nori, Wakame, Agar Dulse, Kelp, Nori, Wakame, Agar Eat
roasted seaweed, veggie sushi rolls, add to smoothies, or enjoy as
seaweed salad Eat roasted seaweed, veggie sushi rolls, add to
smoothies, or enjoy as seaweed salad
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Top 13 Detox Foods WHEATGRASS Potent detoxifier Potent
detoxifier Rich in chlorophyll (richest edible source), amino
acids, vitamins, minerals, and enzymes Rich in chlorophyll (richest
edible source), amino acids, vitamins, minerals, and enzymes High
in Oxygen which helps brain and body function at optimal level High
in Oxygen which helps brain and body function at optimal level
Chlorophyll Chlorophyll Rebuilds bloodstream Rebuilds bloodstream
Nourishes tissues Nourishes tissues Purifies the liver Purifies the
liver Add wheatgrass juice to juices or smoothies, buy as frozen
cubes, or as a powder Add wheatgrass juice to juices or smoothies,
buy as frozen cubes, or as a powder
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DETOX DIET GUIDELINES 1.Follow a Detox Diet 1 day weekly, 3
days every other week, or 7 days per month 2.Start day with large
glass of filtered water with lemon 3.Consume only liquids (green
juices, non-dairy smoothies, herbal tea, filtered water) and raw
fruits and veggies until 12:00 every day 4.Eat lots of raw fruits
and veggies, preferably organic. 80% of the detox diet should be
raw foods 5.Eat some raw nuts and seeds (about cup each day) and
cooked whole grains (about 2 cups total ) spread throughout the
afternooon
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DETOX DIET GUIDELINES 6. Include a daily multivitamin to ensure
adequate vitamin B12 and vitamin D intake 7. Avoid all dairy
products, meats, fish, sugar, gluten, alcohol, and caffeine 8. Add
more green juices, raw foods, and larger servings of grains and
nuts as needed for more energy 9. Substitute different nuts, seeds,
or legumes for allergenic foods 10.Include as many of the Top 13
Detox Foods as possible: Apples, Almonds, Avocado, Beets,
Blueberries, Cabbage, Garlic, Ginger, Kale, Lemon, Parsley,
Wheatgrass, Seaweed
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Green Juice 3 veggies: 1 fruit In a juicer: 5 organic kale
leaves (dinosaur or lacinato kale) 1 large cucumber (peeled if it's
not organic), or 1 small head organic celery 1 organic green apple
(cored, unpeeled) 1 lemon, peeled 1 bunch parsley Makes about 10
ounces. Serve over ice. Store in a glass jar, filled to the top and
sealed for up to 24 hours.
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Hearty Arugula Salad Serves 1 2 cups organic arugula 2 Tbsp raw
sunflower seeds block sesame-oil sauted tempeh, or cup cooked
garbanzo beans 2 tsp olive oil 2 tsp rice vinegar or red wine
vinegar 1/4 tsp sea salt Toss and eat Per serving: 375 calories, 24
g total fat, 3 g saturated fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 124 mg sodium, 20
g carbohydrates, 11 g fiber, 2 g sugar, 24 g protein, 19% vitamin
A, 10% vitamin C, 15% calcium, 18% iron
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