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HEALTHY LIVING torching toxins
FAD OR FICTION?
D The Truth About Detoxing story by Kelsey Sunderman-Foster
etox diets: they’re popular, but do they “Personally, I’m not a fan microscopic level – it’s still there.” really work? Well, sort of. Our bodies are of anything that’s a ‘quick It is important to detox the body
finely-tuned machines that are equipped to eliminate toxins with no special
diets or expensive supplements required. There’s a lot of buzz
around miracle detox products, but the best thing to do is eat a
balanced diet that supports the detoxification that
your body is already built to do.
fix’ or temporary change,”
says Tyler Cambre, owner of Next Day Nutrition. “They
may be effective in the short term, but long-term health should
always be the primary focus. While I’m sure that with the right
ingredients these fads could be beneficial, consuming the right foods and ample water is the simplest way to boost your body’s natural detoxification process.”
All this talk about detoxing implies that our bodies are, in fact, toxic. According to
Cambre, this is actually true. “We are constantly exposed to various toxins from the food we eat, what we drink, and the air that
we breathe,” he says. “A toxin is basically anything
that doesn’t belong in the body and causes harm
on the cellular level. Although we can’t see it – because it’s on a
because, as Cambre said, these toxins cause cellular damage.
“We are made entirely of cells,
so cellular health is health. The breakdown of healthy cells speeds the aging process and increases the likelihood of disease and illness,” says Cambre.
Luckily for us, our bodies are constantly working to get rid of these toxins. According to Cambre, the best ways to assist our body’s natural detoxification process are eating a whole food, plant-based diet and drinking lots of water. Plants contain antioxidants, which are what help to clean the body of these toxins.
“A plant-based diet is the ultimate natural detox, but it’s an ongoing lifestyle, not a quick fix,” says Cambre. “Without consuming
the proper number of plants that are high in antioxidants, these toxins continue to cause damage
to the body on a cellular level, which increases inflammation; inflammation is the root of all disease. A proper whole food, plant-based diet will reduce the inflammation caused by these toxins and will ultimately lead to a healthier body that will be able to run more efficiently.”
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