Drink lots of water and natural detox water
Drinking enough water is a simple but effective way to help your body eliminate toxins through your kidneys and skin. According to the Institute of Medicine (IOM), water helps boost metabolism, cleanse the kidneys, and support the digestive system.
In addition to filtered water, detox water made from natural ingredients such as lemon, ginger, cucumber, and mint can help enhance the detoxification process. Lemon contains vitamin C and antioxidants that help neutralize free radicals and support liver function in eliminating toxins.
Ginger has anti-inflammatory properties and promotes digestion, helping to reduce the feeling of fullness after fatty meals.
How to do:
Mix a glass of warm water with a few slices of lemon or ginger in the morning to stimulate the digestive system.
Combine vegetables like cucumber, mint and orange to create detox water to drink during the day.
Supplement with foods rich in fiber and probiotics
After Tet, the digestive system can be overloaded due to consuming too much fatty foods, red meat and sweets. Fiber and probiotics play an important role in promoting digestion and eliminating toxins.
According to research from the American Dietetic Association (AND), fiber helps clean the intestines by increasing intestinal motility, eliminating waste and excess cholesterol.
Foods rich in fiber include green vegetables, oats, chia seeds, lentils and whole grains.
In addition, probiotics found in yogurt, kimchi, and sauerkraut help balance intestinal bacteria, aid digestion, and prevent bloating.
A study published in the Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition suggests that probiotics may help improve gut health and boost immunity.
How to do:
Add green vegetables and fiber-rich fruits such as apples, pears, and grapefruit to your daily meals.
Eat unsweetened yogurt or fermented foods to improve gut microflora.
Increased physical activity and sweating
Exercise helps stimulate the circulatory system, enhance liver and kidney function to eliminate toxins through sweat.
According to research from the World Health Organization (WHO), exercising at least 30 minutes a day helps reduce inflammation, boost metabolism and improve overall health.
Sweating during exercise or sauna use is also an effective method of removing heavy metals and toxins through the skin.
A study from the Journal of Environmental Science and Health found that the body can excrete toxins like BPA and phthalates (found in processed foods) through sweat.
How to do:
Spend 30 minutes a day doing light exercises like walking, yoga, jumping rope or cardio.
Steam or take a warm bath with Epsom salts to stimulate detoxification through the skin.
