The liver does an amazing job when it comes to eliminating waste and toxins from the body. However, when we consume a lot of process foods, drinks, smoke, or consume alcohol, it becomes overloaded and needs help in doing its job. So here are the best vegetables for detox to help your live function properly!

Processed foods contains additives, preservatives, and a whole bunch of other harmful substances that I am not gonna get in to right now. These substances build up after years of consumption and when the body can’t handle them any longer, it starts to cry out for help.

You’ll also you start experiencing all kinds of problems with your hormones, gut, sugar levels, high cholesterol, high blood pressure and so on…

You may also become constipated which happens when there isn’t enough fiber in your diet or good bacteria in your gut from eating too much saturated, sugary, and processed foods.

You see, when foods stay too long in the colon, it begins to ferments and flows back into the bloodstream which creates a toxic reaction in the body.

In most cases, simply changing your diet by eating the right foods can help reset your gut, increase healthy bacteria, reduce constipation, remove fat, and waste from your colon and increase your liver’s function. Also check out these 25 detox fruits.

Best Vegetables For Detox

Vegetables rich in sulfur, chlorophyll, fiber, vitamin A, C & B along with antioxidants that are very effective in helping your liver remove toxins from the body. Here are the best vegetables to prevent toxin buildup in your system and remove harmful carcinogens.

Onions

Onions are very high in sulfur, 1.7 grams fiber, and vitamin C, all of which are very effective in removing toxins from the liver.

Vitamin C is an amazing antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals and prevent cell damage. Dietary fiber helps keep you regular and promotes the growth of healthy bacteria in the gut.

Sulfur aids in breaking down harmful toxins into less harmful waste that can be easily excreted through pee and sweat.

Garlic

Eating fresh garlic regularly will not only help detoxify your body but also strengthen your immune system, reduce harmful bacteria overgrowth, get rid of viruses, parasites and keep your respiratory tract clear or mucous buildup.

100 grams of garlic contains 0ver 95% of the DRV of vitamin B-6, 2.1-gram fiber, 38% vitamin C, and 1600 mg of manganese (80-% DRV).

To get the full detoxing qualities of garlic, you need to eat it raw by adding it to salads or spreading it on slices of bread. 

Beets

Beets or beetroot juice helps increase bile and activate liver enzymes which increases the liver detox function. This inflammation-fighting vegetable is also very effective in getting rid of or treating oxidative stress and liver damage.

Oxidative stress is caused by the overproduction of toxins in the blood and liver. 100 grams of beets contains 2.8 grams of dietary fiber, 43% DRV B vitamins, 16 mg Calcium & 4.9 mg vitamin C. 

Dandelion Root

Dandelion root contains a compound called polysaccharides which detoxify the liver of toxins and promote healthy liver function.

Dandelion root is also a natural diuretic that helps reduce water weight and wash out toxins through urine and sweat.

Drinking dandelion tea can help stimulate the production of bile in the liver, reduce constipation, and improve the immune system.

 

Ginger

Ginger has been used for centuries to help treat and cure mild illnesses, germs, cholesterol, indigestion, improve circulation, fight inflammation, and ward off cancer-causing molecules.

Although there isn’t much research that proves the effectiveness of ginger and detoxing, combining it with lemon juice will make you feel thirsty which will lead to more water intake.

Drinking enough water daily by itself is a natural way of getting rid of harmful toxins from the colon, liver, and blood. 

Carrots

Carrots are a rich source of vitamin A, & B vitamins, potassium, manganese, fiber, zinc, vitamin E and Vitamin K. Drinking carrot juice daily along with a healthy diet can help stimulate the secretion of bile and help speed up your metabolism.

When it comes to detoxing the body naturally, you will need to eat carotenoid-rich foods, carotene acts as an antioxidant which is needed for detoxification.

Carrots are very rich in A & B vitamins which help rid the body of free radicals and reduce oxidative stress. 100 grams of carrot contains 2.8 grams of fiber, 104% vitamin A, 77% beta-carotene, 39% B vitamins, and 13% vitamin K.

Wheatgrass

Also known as a superfood, wheatgrass is very effective in keeping the digestive tract healthy and detoxifying the liver, colon, kidney, and blood of toxins.

Similar to broccoli, drinking a glass of wheatgrass juice daily or at least 3 times per week will help purify your liver of harmful toxins and carcinogens. 

Wheatgrass contains chlorophyll which helps rid the body of impurities, supports healthy liver function and overall health.

Broccoli

Broccoli is a superfood that is rich in vitamins and antioxidants necessary for detoxing the body of harmful toxins and free radicals.

Broccoli contains a compound called sulfur which makes the liver produce detoxifying enzymes that block free radicals and toxins.

This amazing vegetable is filled with vitamins and minerals such as vitamin C, A, K, E, B folic acid, fiber, protein, omega-3 fatty acids, calcium, potassium, phosphorus, and manganese.

Adding broccoli to your diet daily will certainly help remove toxins from your blood. 100 grams of broccoli contains 2.6 grams of fiber, 107% vitamin C, and 97% vitamin K. 

Tomatoes

Tomatoes contain a very powerful antioxidant called lycopene which helps protect the liver from free radicals and harmful toxins.

Adding tomatoes to your green salad daily can also help keep your digestive system healthy and help your liver function properly.

100 grams of tomatoes contains 1.2 grams of fiber, 17% vitamin C, 2573 µg lycopene, and 8% vitamin K.

Cayenne Pepper

Cayenne pepper contains powerful cleansing properties that help increase circulation in the body and rid the body of acidity.

Adding cayenne pepper to your diet will open up your capillaries, regulate your blood sugar, and help your digestive system remove bacteria and toxins from the body.

100 grams of cayenne pepper contain 27 grams of fiber, 832% vitamin A, 127% vitamin C, 125% B6, and 38% magnesium.

Artichoke

One of the best ways to use this amazing vegetable to detox your body is by making a bowl of antioxidant rich detox salad that consists of red onion, arugula, parsley, lemons, red wine vinegar, and cashews.

Research shows that eating artichokes at least 3 times per week can help reduce high cholesterol levels, regulate blood sugar, and help detoxify the liver.

Artichokes are also great for promoting healthy new tissue growth and protect the liver from damage. It also increases the production of bile in the liver which helps remove harmful toxins from the body.

100 grams of artichoke contains over 5 grams of dietary fiber, 19% vitamin C and 15% magnesium.

Beans | Legumes

Beans and legumes are very high in dietary fiber which helps keep your digestive tract healthy and reduce constipation.

Lentils, chickpeas, peas, and beans are some of the best beans and legumes to add to your diet at least twice per week to reap the rewards.

100 grams of beans or legumes contain anywhere between 8 to 25 grams of dietary fiber, B vitamins, calcium, iron, protein, potassium, and vitamin C.

Adding just a handful of cooked beans to your lunch or dinner will help lower high cholesterol levels, regulate blood sugar levels, and cleanse your intestines. 

Kale

If you are looking for a vegetable that will keep you regular look no further because fiber-rich kale has all the vitamins and minerals your body needs to promote a healthy and clean colon.

With that being said, make sure you consume this vegetable in moderation to prevent unwanted side effects from the high amounts of vitamin K.

Kale is very rich in antioxidants that are necessary for cleansing the colon, urinary tract, kidneys, and liver from toxins.

Eating some steamed kale with some fresh lemon juice can help your body absorb the high amounts of iron this vegetable contains.

It also contains magnesium which helps the colon contract, potassium which regulates fluid imbalance, and enough fiber which keeps your digestive tract healthy.

100 grams of raw kale contains 4 grams of fiber, 371% vitamin K, 30% vitamin A, over 100% of B vitamins combined, 491 mg potassium, and over 38% magnesium.

Romaine Lettuce

When it comes to flushing out unwanted toxins from your system naturally using vegetables, you need to add romaine lettuce to your list!

This amazing vegetable contains strong diuretic properties and enough water to wash out harmful toxins from your body all on its own. These bad guys are tasty and can be easily added to salads, smoothies, and juices.

As little as 100 grams of romaine lettuce contains 2 grams of dietary fiber, 174% vitamin A,247 mg of potassium, and other essential vitamins such as vitamin B, C, calcium, iron, magnesium, and 95 grams of water.

Seaweed

When you eat seaweed, the chemicals and iodine found in them will bind to heavy metals and toxins in your body. This helps promote healthy metabolism which stimulates the liver and removes stored toxins from your intestines, kidneys, and skin.

Seaweeds are a powerhouse of minerals and vitamins but mostly iodine which when consumed in large quantities, can cause unwanted side effects.

To eat seaweed safely, try not to consume more than 1 gram weekly to detox your body and prevent side effects. 100 grams of seaweed contains 8 grams of fiber, 1125 mg potassium, 118% iron, 192% magnesium, and 62% calcium. 

Watercress

Watercress contains detoxification enzymes that help rid the body of harmful carcinogens through the urine.

The compound (PEITC) found in watercress helps convert fat-soluble toxins that are stored in your body into water-soluble toxins which can easily be expelled through sweat, urine, and stool. 

100 grams of watercress contains 63% vitamin A, 71% vitamin C, 330 mg potassium, and 12% calcium. 

Watercress helps improve digestion, boost the immune system, acts as a natural laxative, flushes uric acid from the system, help treat rheumatism, gout, and support the liver’s ability to detoxify itself.

Add some fresh leaves to your salads at least 3 times per week to help you get rid of toxins.

Cabbage

Cabbage is one of the best vegetables on the planet that does a double detox duty. This magical plant has natural diuretic properties that help remove excess liquid and toxins from your body.

Another amazing benefit of adding cabbage to your diet is the numerous anticancer and antioxidant compounds that help the liver break down excess hormones.

Cabbage also cleanses the digestive tract and neutralizes some of the damaging compounds because it is rich in fiber, water, vitamin K, C, B6, B9, and potassium.

A single cup of cabbage contains 72% vitamin K, 44% vitamin C, 2.5 gram of fiber, 92 gram of water, 170 mg of potassium, 10% B6, and 11% B9.

Celery 

Celery is known as one of the best natural blood cleansers in the world due to its high potassium, fiber, vitamin A, K, and water content.

100 grams of celery contains 1.6 grams of fiber, 28% DRV vitamin k, 260 mg potassium, 3% DRV vitamin A and over 40mg of calcium.

Eating steamed celery or munching on raw sticks will help clear out your urinary tract and keep it healthy.

By keeping your urinary tract healthy, you can easily get rid of infections and toxins through your urine if you follow a healthy diet and consume enough water daily.

Celery is also great for people who suffer from bronchitis, asthma, liver disease, and jaundice. Whip up a glass of celery juice 3 times per week to help rid your body of toxins.

Collard Greens

Eating steamed collard greens at least 3 times per week while following a clean diet plan can provide your body with a lot of amazing health benefits.

People who suffer from high cholesterol can benefit greatly by eating steamed collard greens because the vitamins, minerals, and nutrients found in this leafy green act as natural arterial cleansers.

A single cup of steamed collard greens (100 grams) contains over 4 grams of fiber, (keeps you regular) 100% DRV vitamin A ( healthy lung, kidney, heart function) 23% calcium (strengthen bones, teeth, heart muscles, and prevent blood clots) and 58% vitamin C ( detoxify, protects cells, reduce oxidative stress and inflammation).

Parsley

Probably one of the best vegetables on the planet that contains so many health benefits and very effective in removing toxins from the body is parsley.

Just 100 grams of parsley contains over 156% DRV of vitamin C, 53% vitamin A, 47% beta-carotene, over 1500% vitamin k, 3.3 grams of fiber, 48% iron, and 14% calcium.

Parsley is also rich in chlorophyll which is very effective in detoxing the body and promoting weight loss. Adding parsley to your salads will help you digest your foods easily and keep you regular.

Another great benefit of parsley is that it will help you get rid of stored poop and fluids from your colon and keep your urinary tract healthy.

Cucumber

Cucumbers contain a lot of water which helps keep your body hydrated, over 95% of cucumber is water. Adding fresh green cucumbers to your diet daily can help detoxify your body, improve kidney, liver, and colon function.

Cucumbers are rich in fiber and vitamin C which helps strengthen your immune system, keep your G.I. tract healthy, and detoxify your liver.

There are many benefits of cucumber but if you want the perfect skin and reduce constipation symptoms, you may want to munch on a cucumber each time you feel hungry.

Last but not least, if you want to get rid of a few pounds around your belly area, cucumber is should be your new best friend.

Conclusion

Detoxing the body through your diet is a great way to keep your body healthy, increase your energy levels, brain health, and overall health. If you liked this post or found it helpful, please don’t forget to save it for later or share it with your friends.

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