Feeling sluggish after all the holiday merriment? Eating a balanced diet can help our bodies get the right nutrients it needs to fuel us throughout the day. Many foods that are rich in vitamins and antioxidants can assist your body’s natural ability to cleanse and detoxify itself. Here are a few:
• Asparagus
Asparagus contains glutathione, a well-known antioxidant that promotes detoxification. It is also a good source of fiber, folate, iron, and vitamins A, C, E, and K, as well as being beneficial to those with high blood pressure. Asparagus is also known to promote kidney and bladder function.
• Broccoli
Broccoli contains sulforaphane, which is great for fighting off infectious cells in our bodies. Eating broccoli also may help your body fight off cancer-inducing chemicals and boost the liver’s ability to regulate chemical levels in our bodies.
• Grapefruit
Grapefruit is loaded with nutrients including vitamins A, C, and B1 and pantothenic acid, fiber, potassium, and biotin. Enzymes found in grapefruit may also break down the fat in your body to help promote weight loss. Please note that grapefruit may interact with some medications, so you should speak with your primary care provider before increasing your grapefruit intake.
• Avocado
Avocados are loaded with antioxidants that help your body fight free radicals. A nutrient-dense food, avocados contain around 20 different vitamins and minerals that help decrease the risk of obesity, diabetes, and heart disease.

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