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There is a lot of talk about detoxification, but did you know that our liver does it every day and all the time?
If we want to detoxify our bodies, the best we can do is stimulate the detoxifying enzymes in our liver. And one of the most potent inducers is a phytonutrient called sulforaphane. Broccoli, to our knowledge, produces more than any other plant. We can also find it in smaller amounts in avocado, kohlrabi and cauliflower.
Broccoli
Broccoli is a good source of sulforaphane, but the surprising thing is that until you bite into it, it doesn't contain this substance. One part of the broccoli cell contains the enzyme myrosinase and another part stores glucoseafanin. It's like breaking two capsules with different chemicals until they mix and trigger a reaction. There is no sulforaphane , which is what we want, anywhere in the broccoli until it is chewed. When we chew or crush plant cells, the enzyme mixes with glucoraphanin to create sulforaphane. This is also the typical taste of broccoli. The plant uses this as a defense against nibbling and biting herbivores , as a repellent. But, for humans and our cooking and seasoning techniques, this method of scaring away has not worked.
Broccoli sprouts are even healthier and can be a cost-effective way to eat on the cheap if you make them yourself.
What shake or supplement can I take to detoxify the body?
The best cocktail: vitamins, minerals, digestive enzymes, antioxidants, polyphenols, fiber, hydration, rest and physical activity . If you also want to lose some extra kilo , you just have to eat better and fewer calories than you spend. Calculate it based on your requirements and the weight you want to lose. Many times it is not necessary to eat much less, but to choose better foods from the diet.
Digestive enzymes that we can get from vegetables and fruits help our digestion. They also help the functioning of all the organs that comprise the digestive and depurative system. In this way, by providing the necessary micronutrients, we promote the correct start of all physiological processes . For our body to take advantage of, purify toxic or waste substances and restore the levels of certain compounds to create new cells.
Conclusion
If you thought that a detox was a restrictive diet or an arsenal of pills and shakes with water, now you know where to start. Consume vegetables, especially broccoli, fruits and green leafy vegetables daily in your menu. Stay active and respect circadian rhythms. There is no better detox than your body working the right way.
