Detox Foods To Make You Look Great

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We already know that a diet rich in detox foods results to a healthy body and being healthy is great! But there are certain kinds of food that are especially good for making you look best.  Eating these detox foods will not only help your body detox naturally and eliminate environmental toxins and metabolic waste, but also improve your looks significantly. Check out the list below, start including them in your diet, and watch yourself transform into the best and healthiest you can be!

Artichoke

• Low in calories and great for your liver.


• Promotes better blood circulation which in return means a younger looking skin.


• A  natural diuretic and will aid in your digestion so your whole digestive system stays healthy -- an important factor if you want to have a good, clear looking skin.

Lemon

• Add lemon juice and zest to you drinking water and it will provide your body with over 30 detox compounds.


• Also provides pectin, a soluble fiber that can help you get rid of a few pounds.


• Its fruit acids are ideal for gentle exfoliation maintain clear, youthful skin. 

Pink grapefruit

• So potent at natural detoxification that it can removes some drugs and medicines too quickly before they can take effect.


• New studies have shown that it contains compounds that could help in losing weight.


• Has lycopene, a known cancer-fighting chemical, and unique phytochemicals (bioflavanoids) that help promote skin health.

Watermelon

• Low in calories, yet loaded with detox nutrients and water.


• Contains lycopene, which boosts your skin resistance to sun damage. It can provide 33% more protection against sunburns than any other fruit.


• Rich in vitamins A, B and C vitamins keeps the skin fresh, radiant and hydrated.

Red bell peppers

• Rich in 3 of the most potent skin protecting vitamins (vitamins A, C and E).


• Contains beta-carotene, another antioxidant that's critical for skin health in terms of the growth and repair of body tissues.


• High in fiber necessary for promoting the regular elimination of waste and reducing hunger response between meals.

Avocado

• Packed with vitamin E and essential minerals that help skin stay supple.


• Rich in fatty acids that strengthens and hydrates your hair.


• Contains glutathione, copper, beta-sisterol and other compounds involved in the natural detoxification process.

Papaya

• Contains special enzymes that help your stomach stays flatter while helping your body to detox naturally.


• Loaded with dietary fibres which help regulate bowel movement and helps remove waste toxins out of the digestive tract.


• 'Papain' in Papaya is helpful in removing the dead skin cells and the AHA (alpha-hydroxy acid) present in papaya peels has anti-aging properties.

Ginger

• Promotes blood circulation and helps you to detox naturally.


• One of the best anti-bloating foods, keeping your stomach flat.


• It is anti-inflammatory, which makes it a natural acne fighting ingredient and antiseptic, which means it is effective in killing the bacteria that causes acne.

Dark leafy greens

• Rich in minerals that can tremendously helps your body to build strong bones.


• Contain a lot of fiber, which helps to detox the digestive tract and supports liver function.


• Vitamin A found in dark leafy greens like kale and collard greens are great for clearing up acne and promoting skin repair.

Green tea

• Several studies have shown that green tea extract can neutralize the damage done by exposure to UV rays.


• Contains catechins, an antioxidant that is anti-bacterial and can decrease hormone activity, which means it is an effective way to control acne.


• Packed with antioxidants that slow down the ageing process leaving you with a more youthful appearance.