9 Simple Ways To Detox Your Body Naturally

By Vanshika Gaur
20 Jan 2025, 21:07 IST

Detoxing the body means eliminating toxins, such as pollutants, and processed foods, to improve health and promote weight loss. Here are some natural ways to detoxify our body. Tap to read.

Sleep properly

A good night's sleep helps remove brain toxins, like beta-amyloid, which contributes to Alzheimer’s. Getting 7-9 hours of sleep promotes good mental and physical health.

Consume Antioxidant-Rich Food

Consuming antioxidant-rich foods helps protect our cells from damage and detoxify the body. Foods like berries, cocoa, nuts, and vegetables are rich in antioxidants.

Be physically active

Staying physically active and practising yoga helps reduce the risk of diseases and inflammation. Reduced inflammation is a sign of body detoxification.

Restrict Alcohol

Restricting alcohol consumption helps detoxify the body by reducing inflammation and eliminating the cancer-causing chemical.

Reduce sugar

Reducing sugar intake helps eliminate the risk of obesity, diabetes, and more. Limiting the consumption of sugar and processed foods can enhance the body's detoxification system.

Reduce Salt

Excess salt leads to fluid retention, dehydration and bloating, slowing down the body's detoxification system. Reducing salt helps maintain normal blood pressure and improves toxin elimination.

Stay Hydrated

Drinking water keeps you hydrated, aids digestion, and helps remove toxins from the body through urination, sweating, breathing, and more.

Increase Prebiotics

Prebiotics are fibre that nourish good bacteria in the gut, helping to maintain a healthy digestive system. It promotes digestive health and supports both the immune and detoxification system.

Consume Sulphur-Rich Foods

Sulphur rich foods play a vital role in detoxifying the body as it enhances the excretion of heavy metals such as lead and mercury. Foods like garlic, onion, and eggs are good sources of sulphur.

Information Credits

This information is sourced from Healthline. However, it is advisable to consult a dietician for personalised suggestions.