Do you want to go on a self detox and shift those extra pounds or just boost your energy levels? Forget expensive spa’s and think natural Turkish living. If you’re living in Turkey, you really do have it all on your doorstep and you can appreciate the great organic fresh fruit and veggies and the general healthy lifestyle. So, you needn’t feel guilty about the overindulging over the past couple of weeks and get back on track this month.There are great quality fruit and vegetables that you can find for cheap on market stalls; of course the fresh produce is seasonal. In January you can find apples and citrus fruits, but you‘ll also see other foods but there most likely imported. It’s time to throw away processed foods, red meats, sugary snacks and avoid ordering fast food and takeaways. Make sure there’s nothing but healthy foods left in the cupboard, so you won’t feel tempted to scoff on junk.
Maintaining a well balanced diet is all you really need. Drinking plenty of water and eating the right foods. Not only will you notice yourself shedding the pounds, the healthy detox will reflect in your skin and should give you a healthy glow.
Here are the top detox foods:
Hot water and lemon- This is a great detoxing drink and they both help flush out toxins in your body.
Garlic- it has numerous beneficial assets and is great for the digestion system.
Oranges and tomatoes- are wonderful for the skin
Green tea- Packed full of antioxidants, it’s a refreshing hot drink and is proven to lower cholesterol levels.
Hearty soups- perfect for winter time, a homemade healthy soup made from scratch is a lovely, healthy lunch.
Detoxing doesn’t need to be such a chore. There are so many beneficial foods out there that you can whip it into healthy meal and they’re tasty too! We have some fantastic, yummy recipes on the website that you can have a look at and give a trying hand at.
