Because of cars, factories, food, and countless other things that emit toxins into the atmosphere, we are constantly exposed to pollutants that can negatively affect our health. These pollutants can be heavy metals such as lead, mercury, arsenic, and aluminum, all of which can harm the nervous system and vital organs. Long-term exposure to these toxins can even lead to a number of diseases, including multiple sclerosis and Alzheimer’s disease.
Here are some common warning signs that may indicate that you have heavy metal toxins in your body.
- Brain Fog
- Chronic Fatigue
- Dementia
- Insomnia
- Anxiety, Depression, or Bi-polar disorder
- Autoimmune disease
If you want to start detoxing heavy metal toxins from your system, it is recommended to flood your diet with the following plant-based foods. These foods give your body the nutrients it needs to be healthy. Don’t forget that while you are trying to rid heavy metals from the body, it is advised to avoid processed foods, meat, dairy products, soda, and added sugars.
Detox Diet
Vitamin C-rich foods
Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that helps to naturally detox your body, but it also nourishes bodily tissues and encourages healthy collagen development. Because it does all of these things and more, it can help reduce the damaging effects of heavy metal toxins. Great vitamin C foods include lemons, strawberries, guavas, kale, chiles, bell peppers, oranges, Brussels sprouts, parsley, and kiwis.
Cilantro & Other Greens
Green vegetables are always rich in a variety of nutrients that work to enhance detoxification channels. Vegetables like cilantro, parsley, spinach, or kale help to combat the build-up of mercury in the body.
Garlic & Onions
These two foods are usually used to give meals extra flavor, and they have some pretty amazing health properties. Both garlic and onion contain sulfur, which aids the liver in detoxing heavy metals like lead and arsenic.
Drink Water
Most people don’t drink enough water. It is important to drink 8-10 8oz glasses of water every day to stay properly hydrated. Water helps to detoxify the body, and you can amplify this process by adding fresh lemon juice to your water.
Flax & Chia Seeds
Both of these are rich in omega-3 fatty acids and fiber. These two nutrients support digestive health and promote colon detoxification.
Remember that you should avoid foods with chemical additives, alcohol, farmed fish, meat, and processed foods. You can also take part in our Full Body Cleanse to rid those heavy metal toxins from your system.
Vincent Stevens is the senior content writer at Dherbs. As a fitness and health and wellness enthusiast, he enjoys covering a variety of topics, including the latest health, fitness, beauty, and lifestyle trends. His goal is to inform people of different ways they can improve their overall health, which aligns with Dherbs’ core values. He received his bachelor’s degree in creative writing from the University of Redlands, graduating summa cum laude. He lives in Los Angeles, CA.
