Carb cycling and intermittent fasting are science-backed ways to burn fat, but your body also needs a healthy detox system to refresh and rehab.
You’ll read a lot of diets out there that claim to remove the bad stuff from your body, but they rarely specify WHAT and HOW. Your organs are already built to remove much of the toxins that food and beverages can put in. All you have to do is keep them healthy and functioning. Our bodies have an amazing ability to rid itself of toxins if we let it. That’s why it’s important to take steps to help your system do it naturally. Here’s how.
GET ANTIOXIDANTS FROM YOUR FOODS
Free radicals sound like great party guests but inside your body, they’re doing harm. These little molecules are fine in moderation, but when you smoke, drink or eat poorly, they can start filling up and cause oxidative stress. Getting antioxidants like vitamin A, C and E can reduce the impact and help prevent diseases like dementia, heart disease, cancer and more.
Instead of going out and buying supplements, you can get antioxidants from all kinds of natural whole foods like
Foods That Help: Fruits, Nuts, Vegetables and Even Coffee
ELIMINATE ALCOHOL FOR IMPROVED LIVER FUNCTION
Not a huge surprise, we know. This is a layup but it’s still very important. Your liver takes the biggest hit when you drink that adult beverage. 90% of the hit actually. It filters the blood and does a lot of the heavy lifting in toxin removal. When your liver enzymes are constantly filtering alcohol, they can break down and start entering your bloodstream. This can be detected in a blood test to see if you have damage.
Too much alcohol has serious consequences like weight gain, liver failure or fatty liver.
That’s not to say ALL alcohol is bad. A few here and there are ok, just don’t go more than one or two per day.
PASS ON THE SALT
This one goes back to the dehydration issue. When your body takes in too much salt, it soaks up a lot of moisture. Yes, you do want to stay hydrated, but when your body retains too much water you can get bloated and gain the infamous “water weight”.
Foods That Help: Potassium-Rich Bananas, Kidney Beans, Spinach, Squash and Potatoes.
CUT SUGAR FROM YOUR DIET
Sugar is the main culprit of a variety of health issues including Type 2 Diabetes, high blood pressure, and depression. It can also put a dent in your body’s immune system by limiting its insulin sensitivity.
GET MORE SLEEP SO YOU CAN DE-STRESS
When you don’t sleep, parts of your body get stressed out. Stress takes away energy resources your body could be using to detox and flush. It’s kind of hard to not be stressed out with the Coronavirus outbreak still all over the news, but if you get enough sleep, key areas in your system won’t need attention, allowing your energy to go somewhere more useful.
TAKE PREBIOTICS TO IMPROVE GUT FUNCTION
Your gut health plays a huge role in detoxing and it all begins with prebiotics. It’s a type of fiber that allows good bacteria (probiotics) into your gut.
Foods That Help: Tomatoes, Artichokes, Oats and Bananas
STAY HYDRATED TO KEEP YOUR BODY FUNCTIONING
If your body aches, has digestion issues or isn’t getting enough nutrients, dehydration may be the culprit. Water lubricates the body and naturally removes carbon dioxide and other harmful chemicals from your bloodstream and ships them out of your body safely. Without enough water, those chemicals could build up in your bloodstream.
Water also helps regulate your appetite and nutrient absorption.
It’s recommended that men get about 125 ounces of water a day, while women should drink about 91 ounces.
Water is a wonderful thing.
GET MOVING
Whether it’s through the FASTer Way to Fat Loss video exercises or just going for a walk, adults should exercise for about 30 minutes each day. Not only will you feel better, you’ll reduce inflammation and help your body better protect against disease.
Remember, we have an entire support system for you when you join the FASTer Way to Fat Loss program. Coaches and group members can share experiences and help you make better choices to remove toxins and harmful chemicals from your body. We’re here for you 100%, so make the choice to fulfill your purpose with ENERGY!
