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Cabbage is one of those healthy foods that people tend to avoid, but it really is a great alternative to lettuce and so good for you. My favorite type is Napa cabbage, which tastes slightly sweeter than other cabbages. Not only does it have a wonderful crunch, but it also has some seriously healthy attributes. Cabbage is great for detoxifying your liver and studies have shown that it can help Read more
Though I've never been an advocate of a full-out detox, this time of year, I'm always trying to eat more healthfully and mindfully. While revisiting Gwyneth Paltrow's GOOP.com this week, I thought, why not give one of the detox recipes a go? This broccoli and arugula soup caught my eye and seemed like the perfect choice for Winter temperatures. It's easy to prep and make, and requires only a Read more
Getting back into the swing of things after a long weekend can be hard — especially if your diet fell to the wayside like mine did. This weekend, if you overindulged on barbecue, tried too many culinary specialties, or went overboard on the beer, don't fret too much. Instead, get back on track with a healthy diet and a workout routine. When it comes to food, try detoxing the natural way. Stay Read more
If you're getting in shape for a big event like a wedding, or want to look your best for bikini season, what you eat makes all the difference. Besides helping with weight loss, the right foods can also minimize bloating. Here's where asparagus comes in: this Spring veggie encourages colon health and also stimulates the growth of probiotics in the body. From breakfast to dinner, help give your Read more
Was your weekend filled with greasy, cheesy, or alcohol-infused fun? Now's the time to get back on track. Undo your weekend with our meal ideas, from breakfast to dessert, that take advantage of the best detoxifying foods around. Read on for the recipes! Read more
There's no better way to start off the day right than with breakfast, and all the better if your first meal of the day helps get your body back on track from any less-than-healthy transgressions from the day before! If you're looking for healthy ways to detox, read on for six breakfast ideas to help you feel your best. Sources: Flickr Users nate steiner, William Ismael, SweetOnVeg, and j-oh Read more
Here's a fresh juice recipe that will help you shake off holiday indulgences and start clean. This recipe is made from an array of ingredients that have natural detoxing properties: watercress helps energize cleansing enzymes in the liver, and, like celery, it's a natural diuretic. Antioxidant-rich spinach boosts chlorophyll levels in the digestive tract, which helps the body get rid of Read more
This weekend is sure to include tequila-induced debauchery as Cinco de Mayo descends once again. But don't let all your extra cocktail party ingredients go to waste. After you're done gorging on guacamole and guzzling margaritas, use your leftovers to make these DIY beauty recipes. So become a morning-after mixologist and pull a Houdini on that hangover. Find out some of the skin care perks to Read more
Eat your way clean with this weekend detox. No fasting required — Vegetarian Times A dozen recipes for healthier muffins. Get baking! — Fitness Oranges are great, but these foods are even higher in vitamin C — HuffPost Healthy Living In praise of the dinner table: families that eat together stay slim together — LearnVest Going out for dinner? What not to order when dining out — Read more
Spring's arrival this week means that the farmers market is getting a brand-new makeover in the form of produce. While fresh veggies are the cornerstone to any clean diet, there are a few Spring foods with the added benefit of having natural detoxing properties. Besides being an antioxidant powerhouse, asparagus provides digestive support to the body. Like chicory root, asparagus contains Read more
