It is often recommended that a detox diet be adopted in the spring as a type of internal spring cleaning, but one made during winter can provide you more energy and the needed boost in order for you to get through the colder and shorter days of winter.
A detox diet usually comprises of fresh fruits and vegetables. Having them in various colors is ideal. Beets, broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, and celery are great vegetables found in abundance in the fall. It is also easy to eat greens out of the garden, even after frost. Salads containing kale, spinach, mustard greens, and swiss chard are wonderful with balsamic vinegar. You can also top off your vegetables with herbs like parsley and basil, not just for adding flavor, but to help cleanse your body. Also, use herbs like onions and garlic for more nutrients and flavor. Squash is an icon of the autumn season and can add wonderful taste and color to your diet. Apples are a fall food and are a great part of a detox diet.
Another detox diet that makes use of autumn bounty uses fall herbs to prepare for the long winter ahead. Burdock cleanses the circulatory system, liver, and kidneys. Nettles are used to clear toxins from the system. You can also use the abundance of apples during fall to make this recipe: half cup of organic apple juice with freshly squeezed lemon juice diluted with water. Drink a glass of this mixture in the morning. During the day, drink an herbal tea with helpful detox ingredients like ginger, licorice root, parsley, lemon, cinnamon, and clove.
A detox diet that takes into account seasonal changes is highly recommended. With the cold and flu season in, it is especially important to keep your body cleansed and your immune system strong. It is also a good time to turn on the oven to roast green beans with sesame seeds for flavor, or simmer vegetables in a slow cooker and to make savory soups. Many people use winter time as a time to slow down and evaluate their lives. It is therefore also a great time to detox, rest, and reevaluate.
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