New Year, New You: Detox Your Body with These Super Fruits and Veggies.

Health and Wellbeing Coach Francesca Lilleystone shares her weekly column in the Havering Daily.

Did you enjoy plenty of festive cheer over Christmas and now feel the need for a fresh start? The holiday season is often filled with food we don’t usually eat throughout the year, a little extra chocolate, cakes, rich meals, and indulgent treats shared with family and friends. Once the holidays are over, many of us want to reset and start the new year feeling lighter and healthier.

One of the best ways to do this is by supporting your body’s natural detox system, and at the centre of this is your liver. The liver is your body’s powerhouse for cleansing. It filters blood from the digestive tract, removes toxins, processes nutrients, stores energy, and metabolises medications. Supporting its function can help your body remove impurities more efficiently, leaving you feeling revitalised.

Food can play a key role in this natural detox process. Smoothies are a great way to incorporate detoxifying fruit and vegetables into your daily routine. Ingredients like lemons, ginger, turmeric, apples, and blueberries can all support liver function and help cleanse your body from the inside. A morning smoothie with apples, blueberries, and a pinch of turmeric or ginger is an excellent way to give your liver a gentle boost and start your day feeling refreshed.

For those who prefer vegetables, beetroot is one of the most powerful detoxifiers. Whether in a salad, as juice, or lightly steamed, beetroot supports liver function and can help cleanse your system naturally. Leafy greens such as spinach, kale, and rocket, as well as cruciferous vegetables like broccoli and cauliflower, are also excellent choices for supporting your body’s natural detox pathways.

Remember, all fruit and vegetables are packed with vitamins, phytonutrients, and antioxidants that help cleanse your body and support overall health. By adding a colourful variety of fruit and vegetables into your daily meals, you can help your liver work at its best, support digestion, and feel rejuvenated as you step into the new year.

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