Introduction: Toxins in the body can cause discomfort, but this isn't something you can only relieve with detoxifying beauty capsules or teas. Many of our daily foods have detoxifying and beautifying effects. Let's take a look at them together.
1. Mung Beans
Mung beans have the effects of clearing heat and detoxifying, removing dampness and promoting urination, as well as relieving summer heat and quenching thirst. Drinking more mung bean soup is beneficial for detoxification and reducing swelling. However, it should not be cooked for too long, to avoid the destruction of organic acids and other substances which would reduce its effectiveness.
Sautéed Mung Bean Sprouts
2. Oats
Oats can lubricate the intestines and promote bowel movements, working with fiber to stimulate intestinal peristalsis and exert a laxative and detoxifying effect. Blending steamed oats into juice to drink is a good choice. You can also add other ingredients like apples or raisins when blending, making it nutritious and also promoting bowel movements!
3. Red Beans
They can increase intestinal motility, reduce constipation, and promote urination. You can soak red beans in a rice cooker before bed, and the next day, drink the unsweetened red bean water as plain water to effectively promote detoxification.
Chinese Yam and Red Bean Cake
4. Carrots
Carrots are very helpful for improving constipation and are also rich in beta-carotene, which can neutralize toxins. Fresh carrots have a better detoxifying effect because they can clear heat and detoxify, moisten the intestines and promote bowel movements. Blend them into a juice and add honey and lemon juice for a delicious and refreshing drink that is also beneficial for detoxification.
5. Lotus Root
The diuretic effect of lotus root can promote the rapid excretion of waste from the body, thereby purifying the blood. Lotus root can be eaten both cold and hot. You can blend it into a juice, add a little honey for flavor and drink it directly, or you can gently warm it, add a little sugar, and drink it while it's still warm.
Lotus Root and Pork Rib Soup