With the worsening environmental pollution, essential items such as water, food, and fruits and vegetables contain varying levels of toxic substances, which can increase the accumulation of toxins in our bodies. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that food is the best medicine. Consuming a diet that is nutritionally balanced and reasonable will facilitate the normal functioning of the detoxification system, helping to eliminate harmful toxins. However, there are also precautions to consider when detoxifying through diet.
1. Consume less processed food
Consume less processed food, fast food, and cold beverages as they contain a high amount of preservatives and food coloring, which can easily increase the toxins in the body. Instead, opt for fresh and organic food.
2. Avoid consuming excessive stimulating foods
These foods can generate a large amount of toxins during metabolism, causing a burden on the digestive system and affecting detoxification. Try to have two days of vegetarian meals every week to give the digestive system a chance to rest.
3. Avoid overeating
Excessive salt intake can lead to urine retention and reduced sweating, causing water accumulation in the body. Consuming excessive amounts of acidic foods such as white rice, bread, sugar, and desserts can cause undigested, fermented, and putrefied food to accumulate in the body, burdening the liver and affecting normal detoxification.
4. Chew food slowly
Eating too quickly hinders the secretion of saliva, which slows down the elimination of toxins from the body. It is advisable to chew food thoroughly and eat slowly.
5. Avoid consuming unhygienic food
Do not consume unclean, unhygienic, expired, or toxic food as they contain various levels of toxins that can hinder the detoxification system and impede toxin elimination.
