8 tips for a fast DETOX

Do you already have a body cleansing regimen in mind? Our green team is always concerned about their figures, and the topic of detox is particularly relevant to us given the approaching summer season. To prepare well for a complete detoxification, we made sure to gather information from scientific articles, mothers, and well-prepared friends, and we have two great pieces of news for you!

Now is the perfect time
Beautiful spring! This is a transitional season, both for our environment and for our bodies. During winter, our bodies need more energy and higher-calorie food, accumulating mainly fats – light and high-energy. With the spring sun, however, our body's behavior changes. The body becomes prone to easily "get rid" of accumulated "reserves" because it no longer needs them. That's why spring is the most suitable season for DETOX!

The good thing is that this process combines the release of accumulated fats with the purification of toxins and waste products, which are stored precisely in fatty tissue.

Did you know that according to ancient Indian traditional medicine and the science of life – Ayurveda, spring is the season of naturally elevated Kapha in the body. Kapha is one of the three doshas, and dosha means body type, with a dominant energy in the body – water, wind, fire. After the winter period of fat accumulation, in spring, Kapha dosha begins to "melt" and predominates in everyone. This makes us tired, heavy, and sluggish. To overcome this imbalance and to more easily release accumulated toxins and retained fluids in the body, lighter food, warming dry herbs, and intense exercise are recommended. The result: by restoring the balance of energies in the body, we will very quickly feel a beneficial effect on a physical, mental, and emotional level. We have made a list of tips for a quick DETOX

1. Now really is the time!
Don't miss spring, because your body's natural setting will facilitate the cleansing process several times over, and as a result, you will enjoy the wonderful weather in a good mood, lightness, and vitality. And you will avoid the unpleasant spring fatigue.

2. Green and green again
To take care of your body, you will need to consume more seasonal vegetables and fruits. Perhaps you're wondering what to choose? We advise you to eat what you find tasty. And what a rich choice you have! Spinach, sorrel, lettuce, wild garlic, spring onions, fresh garlic, cucumbers, arugula, nettles, strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, and spring apples.

3. Natural helpers
Speaking of beneficial green foods, we must mention the algae spirulina and chlorella, as well as barley grass and wheatgrass. They are among the most effective supplements that will speed up detoxification, thanks to the chlorophyll they contain. It regenerates our bodies at a molecular and cellular level and participates in the processes of blood renewal and the removal of heavy metals from the body. It is enough to choose one of the mentioned "green" foods and take a tablespoon a day.

4. Use the right spices
Be sure to include turmeric, ginger, coriander, artichoke, and arugula in your daily menu. They will contribute to the active work of the body's "purification plant" – the liver, with artichoke being the most suitable for this purpose. And a very easily accessible and equally beneficial treasure is the sunny dandelion!

5. Alkalize!
It is important to consume alkalizing foods, because they specifically support the process of expelling toxins from the body. Which are the alkalizing foods? Lemons, all leafy greens, coconut, buckwheat, broccoli, cauliflower, and in general most vegetables and fruits, but they need to be clean, pesticide-free, and not externally processed.

6. The right liquids for fluid release
It's time to get rid of excess fluids in the body, but this won't happen without consuming the right ones. Prefer water, but not cold! Drink herbal teas, with thyme, ginger with lemon, turmeric, and dandelion being the most suitable. Green tea will have both a detoxifying and invigorating effect. Fresh fruit juices and especially green smoothies are a perfect choice for a quick morning and afternoon snack. We can also reassure all coffee lovers – if you are among them, you don't have to give it up, but it is important to know that due to caffeine you will have to increase your water intake further.

7. Movement!
Start with the simplest things like walking. Besides being super pleasant in this nice weather, it is also one of the gentlest and most beneficial movements after swimming. Walking also has a beneficial effect on the digestive and lymphatic systems. The latter plays an important role in the purification of our body, and the activation of lymph occurs precisely through muscle movement. In short – the more you move, the easier you will detox.

8. Enjoy the sun
Be outdoors as often as possible to recharge with energy under the sun's rays, which your body has longed for after the cold season. Get back to your favorite hobby and if you have the opportunity, practice it in nature! Try things that seem applicable to your daily life and enjoy spring. And we're quickly mixing up a big green smoothie with wheatgrass and heading to the park! We'd love for you to share your detox tricks and tips so we can add to our list. 🙂