foods that detox your body

Halloween was so fun, right?? I love seeing everyone's costumes on Insta! You guys looked so great!!

But you know what's not so great? The amount of sugar and alcohol we all usually consume during the spooky holiday. Between the candy and the on-theme cocktails, I know I definitely did a number on my body. It was super fun to celebrate, but I'm ready for a detox now, for sure.

You feel me? Perfect! I'm building out this blog to help. For starters, I want to highlight some detox resources we already have ready to go. And then, I want to talk about four foods that detox your body. Find out what they can do for you so you're motivated to work them into your diet. You'll be feeling back to 100% in no time!

Ready to start that detox, babe?

Our guides can help

This is def not my first detox rodeo. I'm sure there are people who can be totally perfect with their diet all day, every day. But I really believe in living my life, and sometimes that means having a little too much sugar or one too many drinks. Like, you can't always be stressing what you're putting into your body, right? I think the key to living healthily long-term is giving yourself a little break now and then.

But, of course, that always means paying the price of not feeling your best. So on top of highlighting some foods that detox your body, I also want to remind you that we have some awesome guides to help you get your body back on track:

• If you overdid it with the Halloween candy, girl, you've got to check out our 7-Day Sugar Detox Guide. Sugar is so tricky because once you have a little, you start to want a lot. This detox will help you get past the cravings so you can keep working on your body goals without your sweet tooth distracting you.
• Looking for more of a general reset? Our 7-Day Slim Down is just the thing! Seriously, it's crazy how much you can change the way you feel in just a week! With this 7-day plan, you can break any bad habits you might have developed while celebrating Halloween. Not just that, but you also replace them with healthy habits that will leave you feeling sooo good.

Okay, on top of those guides, let's talk about foods that detox your body. Work them into what you're eating to help yourself feel better ASAP!

My four go-to foods that detox your body

Before I get into this, I just want to say that water is SO IMPORTANT when you're trying to detox. Water is literally your body's way of flushing things out, so make sure you're drinking plenty of it.

Also, while you're detoxing, make sure you steer clear of processed foods and sugar, too. This just gives your body less work so it can focus on getting rid of any leftover gunk.

#1: Garlic

As far as foods that detox your body, garlic is such a powerhouse. It's antibacterial, antibiotic, and antiviral, for starters. Plus, it helps your body make white blood cells, which helps you fight infections. Garlic also helps with blood pressure and cholesterol levels and protects your liver, basically giving you a way to undo any bad food/drink choices you made last week.

On top of all that, garlic helps your body make glutathione, which helps it filter out toxins from your digestive system.

Raw garlic is better for detoxing than cooked garlic. I like to add it to my LSF salad dressings or mix it into some hummus to help cut the taste a bit.

#2: Lemon

Lemon is seriously so good for you. Squeeze it over your salad or bowl, add it to your water, use it to marinate your meat — basically, you can work lemon into your diet super easily and it's one of the best foods that detox your body.

Lemons have a bunch of antioxidants, which protect your cells against oxidative stress, which can lead to a whole bunch of health issues, including cancer. In short, antioxidants help to keep you healthy even if you haven't made the best food choices recently. Also, because they're alkaline, lemons can help your body get back to the right pH balance, making it way easier to detox.

#3: Artichoke

Artichoke also has a bunch of antioxidants (the most of any vegetable, actually), plus they have a ton of fiber. As fiber moves through your body, it sort of acts like Drano, picking up all the junk and moving it along and out of your system. If you're looking for foods that detox your body, high-fiber foods —like artichokes — are a great way to go.

Plus, I love artichoke when I'm feeling snacky. Eating a whole artichoke takes a while so you feel like you're munching on something but you're not eating a whole ton, and you're getting plenty of health benefits with it!

#4: Ginger

Ginger's a no-brainer to add to the list of foods that detox your body. If you're feeling a little bloated after going big during the holiday, ginger can help you out. It's great for your digestion and definitely helps to reduce belly bloat. And because it supports your digestion, it helps your body's natural detox processes along. Plus, it's an anti-inflammatory and it has a ton of antioxidants, too.

Other foods that detox your body include:

• Beets
• Leafy greens
• Cilantro
• Turmeric
• Avocado

Work more of these into your diet and you'll be feeling great in no time.