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Natural Parasite Cleanse : Starve The Parasites, Make Them Weak

Parasite Cleanse Herbs

The natural parasite cleanse protocol below summarizes our 15 years of parasite cleansing and detoxification experience. Based on our research, it is one of the best natural ways you can do to get rid of parasites, naturally and safely.

The idea of the natural parasite cleanse protocols is simple:

You starve the parasites, make them weak, and strengthen your immune system to fight future infections.

Special consideration was given in the protocol to both effectiveness and safety in order to avoid any parasite cleanse side effects or parasite die off symptoms. Safety should always comes first. Especially when you naturally cleanse at home.

Natural Parasite Cleanse Protocol

3 steps to get rid of parasites:

  1. Cleanse the intestines from waste buildup that feed parasites.
    See: intestinal cleanse.
  2. Take antiparasitic herbs and foods to make them even weaker.
    See: herbs, diet.
  3. Take probiotics to help your immune system to fight future infections.
    See: probiotics.

Protocol Duration: 6 weeks.
Why six weeks?
How to maintain results.

Intestinal Parasite Cleanse

Duration: week 1 and when needed during the cleanse.

Intestinal Parasite Cleanse

The objective of the intestinal parasite cleanse is simple : starve the parasites. To do so, you get rid of waste buildup and undigested food particles in your intestines that feed the parasites.

One of the best ways to naturally and safely cleanse the intestines, is to do a natural oxygen colon cleanse (Oxy-powder):

Oxy-powder colon cleanse for parasites cleanse
Oxy-Powder releases natural oxygen in the intestines that loosens waste buildup and undigested food particles that tend to stick to the intestinal wall. This allows the body to flush out this waste naturally through normal bowel movement.

Most people start to feel a significant relief from many of their symptoms as they eliminate the stored waste. Don’t be surprised if you see dead parasites or fungus in your stool. This is common, as the waste buildup is the food source of many intestinal parasites and fungus. While this may not be the most pleasant thing to see, it is still much better to have these out of your body.

There’s another reason we recommend to start the parasite cleanse with the intestinal cleanse. It may also help the body to eliminate the dead parasites and their toxins quicker.

During the parasite cleanse, the body eliminates many of the dead parasites and their released toxins through bowel movements. For this reason, you want to make sure your colon is free from waste buildup that can slow down the elimination process, and make toxins circulate in your system longer. Having waste buildup in the colon is one of the main reason behind the side effects  people experience during the cleanse. It just takes the body much more time to eliminate these toxins.

Herbs That Kill Parasites

Duration: weeks 2-6.

Parasite Cleanse Herbs

So we cut down the main food source of the parasites, now it is time to make them even more weak. There are a number of unique herbs known to kill parasites that can further improve the parasite cleanse due to potent anti parasitic properties in them.

A single antiparasitic herb, however, is not going to work against all parasitic infections. Since different herbs use different mechanism to kill parasites, it is common to include multiple herbs as a part of the parasite cleanse.

The wormwood, black walnut, clove combination is one of the most common herbal parasite cleanse, known to kill different types of worms [1], parasites, bacteria and fungus [2]. One reason you always want to include clove, is due to its ability to inhibit parasite eggs and larvae in the body, which is essential in order to disrupt the parasite life cycle.

Parasite Cleanse Herbs Supplements

During weeks 2-6 in our parasite cleanse, we recommend to take Dr. Group’s Paratrex which we find both effective and safe.

  • Ingredients: black walnut, wormwood, clove, epazote, diatomaceous earth, neem, fulvic acid.
  • Directions: take 3 capsules 20 minutes before breakfast and 20 minutes before lunch. If you have never used Paratrex before, start with 1 capsule twice a day and gradually increase each day.

Parasite Cleanse Diet

Duration: weeks 1-6.

Parasite Cleanse Diet

The parasite cleanse diet plays a key role in the parasite cleanse; you want to choose the best foods that kill parasites, and also avoid problematic foods known to feed parasites or weaken your immune system.

Due to its importance, we wrote an entire separate post on the parasite cleanse diet plan, including natural home remedies, diy recipes and the relevant scientific evidence.
(Read the complete post).

Below is a summary of the key guidelines, foods to avoid and foods to eat during the parasite cleanse.

Foods To Avoid

Parasite Cleanse Diet Cravings For Sweets

Foods to avoid include most processed foods, foods that are high in carbs, fried foods, and sugary beverages. We also recommend to limit gluten, wheat, dairy, and alcohol as much as possible, as these can also feed parasites in some cases.

Most people do very well on a balanced medium protein, medium fat, medium carb diet. Unless you are also dealing with a candida infection, there is usually no need to drastically lower your carbs or be super strict.

You may also want to watch for digestive issues and sensitivity to different foods you may eat, as these may weaken your immune system. If you suspect you have sensitivity to a certain food, eliminate it from your diet for a few days and see if it helps.

Foods That Kill Parasites

Parasite Cleanse Diet Recipes Salad

Based on our experience, what works for most people is to eat a clean, whole food based diet. Certain foods do have unique components in them that can kill different types of parasites, fungus and other pathogens. The best common foods that kill parasites include: pumpkin seeds, papaya seeds, garlic, turmeric, coconut oil, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, ginger, and cinnamon.

Try to eat raw fresh fruits and vegetables every day. These are high in insoluble fiber that helps to promote healthy digestion and good bowel movements. Think about insoluble fiber as rough brooms inside your intestines that grabs accumulated waste, toxins and dead parasites on their way out.

A good example is our detox salad meal recipe, which you can see in the picture above. This recipe is very rich in insoluble fiber, and combines a raw coleslaw recipe with parasite cleansing foods and herbs. (See recipe).

Probiotics For Parasites

Probiotics parasites
Duration : weeks 1-6.

More and more studies suggest that the use of probiotics may help to control parasites and other pathogens [3]. The researchers believe that probiotics can help the immune system to fight future infections as well [4].

That is exactly the reason we recommend probiotics during the parasite cleanse. It is less in order to kill parasites, but more in order to support the immune system ability to control and fight future infections.

Good options are dairy free vegan probiotics from a trusted source that guarantees the effectiveness and safety of the probiotic strains that are in the formula.

It is important that the company who makes the probiotics also guarantees their stability and potency. One study that tested 15 different probiotic supplements found that only 4 out of the 15 products met their label [5].
We have seen this many times in our research as well.

Probiotics For Parasites

For the parasite cleanse we like to use Bacillus laterosporus (Latero-Flora) during week 1-6 of the parasite cleanse. This strain has a natural ability to encapsulate itself when exposed to different environment changes. Due to this ability, it is highly stable and can easily pass the stomach acids and become very active in the body.

Parasite Cleanse Side Effects

Parasite Cleanse Side Effects

Parasite cleanse side effects may occur as parasites start to die during the cleanse. These symptoms can affect your entire body and your well-being.

Common symptoms may include: skin itching, rashes, flu-like symptoms, fever, headache, weakness, fatigue, nausea, body aches and pain, digestive issues such as diarrhea, bloating, gas, cramps, stomach pain, tenderness, excess mucus, breathing problems, and even vomiting. Some people also feel anxiety, depression, brain fog and additional mind balance symptoms.

Parasite cleanse die off symptoms do not mean that the parasite cleanse is working. This is a common misconception that is simply not true.

Based on our experience, most parasite cleanse side effects are unnecessary and you should avoid them with proper attention. We wrote an entire separate post on how to avoid parasite cleanse side effects, or minimize them in case you already experience issues. We included simple guidelines and natural home remedies we have found both effective and safe.
(Read the complete post).

Beyond The Parasite Cleanse – Maintain Your Results

Should I still continue to use paratrex or other herbal parasite cleanse products after week 6?

Unless there are still symptoms present, we recommend to stop taking all antiparasitic herbs and see how you feel. You can still still include antiparasitic foods in your diet if you like.

For maintenance, you can use oregano oil a few times a week, which also makes a great home remedy during winter against various infections. Multiple studies suggested that carvacrol, the major active component in oregano oil, have antiparasitic, antibacterial, and antifungal properties [6, 7, 8].

Certified Organic Oregano Oil for parasites
When you get oregano oil, make sure it is the mediterranean oregano oil variety which typically has the highest content of carvacrol.
Oregatrex, is a very good example, and one of the few certified organic oregano oils in the US that guarantee a minimum of 80% carvacrol.

Parasite Cleanse – Why Six Weeks?

The life cycle of human parasites varies and can take anywhere between several weeks to months from the egg phase to the adult parasite phase. The average duration of parasite cleanse we recommend is 6 weeks.

Using high amount of aggressive antiparasitic herbs and foods will not shorten this time. In most cases, you will have to stop the cleanse and let your body recover, before you can start again. For this reason, for the best parasite cleanse benefits, consistency is the key.

Parasites In Humans Stats

Most people think of parasitic infections as something that only occurs in poor and developing countries. Parasitic infections, however, affect millions of people in United States every year.

According to the US centers for disease control and prevention (CDC), more than 60 million people in the United States are chronically infected with Toxoplasma gondii alone [9].

Parasites are designed by nature to use our body as their host, and they do it very effectively. The research identifies specific mechanisms that allow parasites to attach to the intestinal walls using suction cups or hooks, and disrupt our immune system’s ability to recognize them as invaders and fight them. As this is not scary enough, multiple studies clearly demonstrate how parasites can influence and manipulate the way the host behave [10].

Not surprisingly, when it comes to parasites in humans, most experts believe it is not a question of if, it is more a question of how many parasites you have, and how they affect your health.

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One Day Cleanse : How To Detox Your Body in 24 Hours

The One Day Colon Cleanse

You want to take your health to the next level and go on a cleanse, but can’t find the right time to get started? Need a quick natural way to reboot your body you can do at home?

This is exactly the purpose of the one day cleanse. Easy to follow, natural, safe and effective plan to detox and cleanse your body in only one day.

The One Day Cleanse Plan Summary

Primary function: colon cleanse.

  1. Night before: overnight colon cleanse drink.
  2. Morning: lemon juice cleanse drink.
  3. Breakfast: fruit meal.
  4. Afternoon: snack or fruit meal.
  5. Dinner: detox salad meal.

What Is The One Day Cleanse?

The famous 1 day cleanse is a fast instant effective and safe natural plan designed to help your body cleanse and detox in 24 hours. Most people notice more energy, higher clarity, a clearer complexion, and better bowel movements and digestion. It is also common to see improvements in digestive issues such as bloating, gas and occasional constipation.

1. The Night Before: Overnight Colon Cleanse

Overnight Colon Cleanse 1 day

Purpose:  cleanse, detox and flush your digestive system.

The one day cleanse starts the night before with the overnight colon cleanse drink. This famous recipe is one of the most effective natural remedies to quickly and safely cleanse accumulated waste buildup from the colon while you sleep.

  1. Drink before bedtime on an empty stomach away from any foods or other supplements.
  2. Expect the next day to have a series of bowel movements. First time users usually report large amount of stored waste.
  3. Most people already start to feel “lighter” as they eliminate this stored waste buildup.

Ingredients: lemon juice, raw apple cider vinegar and oxygen colon cleanse.

To learn more, see: Overnight Colon Cleanse.

2. Morning – Lemon Juice Cleanse Drink

Lemon Juice Cleanse Drink

Purpose: detox, cleanse & hydrate your body.

The lemon juice cleanse drink is based on the well known ancient Ayurvedic practice of drinking lemon juice in warm water on an empty stomach. This simple recipe can help to stimulate digestion and detox the body.

To make the lemon juice cleanse drink, squeeze the juice of ½ organic lemon into 16 ounces of warm spring or alkaline water. You can also add a few drops of stevia to sweeten the drink if needed.

Many people find it helpful to make more servings and drink more in the morning and throughout the entire one day cleanse.

Coffee Alternatives

One Day Cleanse Ginseng
For natural healthy alternatives to coffee, we like to add 1-2 droppers of Dr. Group’s Ginseng Fuzion to the morning lemon drink, which includes active ginseng extracts complex, maca, and the anti stress (adaptogenic) herb ashwagandha.

  • Ginseng is well known for its ability to naturally stimulate energy production in the muscles, improve fats metabolism, reduce appetite, and boost the immune system function [1,2,3] .
  • Ashwagandha: Several studies found that ashwagandha can decrease body fat, increase lean muscle mass, support healthy body weight management and reduce stress and anxiety [4,5].

3. One Day Cleanse Fruit Meal

cinnamon apples one day cleanse

The ideal time to eat the first meal of the 1 day cleanse is when you feel hungry. For some people, this means 30 minutes after they drink the lemon juice cleanse drink. Other people may not even be hungry until lunch.

For this reason, you should listen to your body and only eat when you are hungry. In this fruit meal, you eat your favorite choice of fresh high fiber “meaty” raw fruit. Great choices are apples, berries, bananas, mangos, pineapple and papaya.

We prefer fruits that have a more “meaty” texture over watery fruits such as watermelon or melons, since they work better to stimulate digestion and “push” stored waste out of the digestive tract.

This simple strategy works very well not only for the one day cleanse, but also for life. It is always best to eat fruits on an empty stomach as the first solid meal of the day.

When it comes to fruits, it is important to follow a few basic guidelines:

  • Always eat fruits on an empty stomach.
  • Go for fresh and ripe fruits. Never eat unripe fruits. Unripe fruits can cause digestive issues such as gas, bloating and even make you constipated. Think about green bananas vs. yellow ripe ones.
  • Don’t mix different type of fruits together. It is ok however, to eat different fresh berries together.

Serving size: eat no more than 50 grams of net carbs per a fruit meal. This typically means one – two whole medium size fruits such as bananas or apples. For smaller fruits (berries) or if you like to slice your fruits, this usually means 2-3 cups of berries or slices of mango, pineapple, papayas, etc.

If you are unsure how much net carbs your favorite fruits have, you can use free online tool such as cronometer.

4. One Day Cleanse – Lunch

When you feel hungry during the day, you can continue to eat your favorite choice of “meaty” fruits as described in the previous section.

During winter, however, you may want to drink something hot. The thousand years old homemade colon cleanse tea recipe makes a perfect choice.

Colon Cleanse Tea 1 day cleanse

This colon cleanse tea recipe is very easy to make and only has three ingredients: lemon, ginger and raw honey. Simple, yet effective, it comes with an impressive long history of traditional use and health benefits.
See the complete recipe.

One Day Cleanse – Afternoon Snack

Almonds one day cleanse

This step is optional. If you are not hungry, or prefer to eat the fruit meals, feel free to continue to do so.

If you find yourself looking for something else to eat other than fruits, choose one of these options below:

  • Fresh avocado. You can add a few drops of lemon juice and pink himalayan salt if needed. Some people like to take raw celery or raw carrots and use the avocado as a dip.
  • Fresh raw nuts or seeds such as almonds, walnuts, macadamia nuts, sunflower or pumpkin seeds also make a great choice. Serving size should be 1-2 oz.

5. One Day Cleanse – Dinner

One Day Cleanse - Dinner

Congrats! You finished the 24 hour one day cleanse! The one day cleanse ends with the famous detox salad meal.

This meal is very rich in insoluble fiber. This fiber doesn’t dissolve in water, and can pass through the gut largely intact. Insoluble fiber adds bulk to the stool which can help to promote regular healthy bowel movement.

Think about insoluble fiber as rough brooms inside your colon that grabs accumulated waste buildup and toxins on their way out.

Main Ingredients : cabbage, carrots, beetroot, garlic, cayenne peppers, apple cider vinegar, lemon, olive oil, raw hemp seeds, pink himalayan salt.
See the complete recipe.

How Often Can I Do The One Day Cleanse

We recommend to do the cleanse for one day a week. Weekends work great for most people.

Many of our members find the one day cleanse helpful as a quick “reboot”, an easy way to get started if you are new to cleansing, or to help maintain results of other body cleanses.

See our main page for a list of all our natural body cleanses protocols: colon, gut health, liver, kidneys, lungs, parasites, candida, detox recipes and more,

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Cauliflower Rice Detox Meal Recipe : Happy, Healthy & Yummy Cleanse

Cauliflower Rice Candida Cleanse Recipe

Who said detox recipes have to be boring? We designed the cauliflower rice detox meal to bring a healthy exciting culinary experience that can boost most natural body cleansing and detoxification plans. The flavor, nutritional profile (see below), and the natural cleansing properties are exceptional.

Try it, share with the world, and enjoy a happy, healthy, tasty and super nutritious cleansing cauliflower rice! If you have any suggestions and want to share your own version, please comment below.

You can make this recipe raw or stir-fry. Both options are healthy & super tasty.

Cauliflower Rice Candida Cleanse Recipe
Print Recipe

Cauliflower Rice Detox Recipe

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Indian, Mexican, Raw Vegan, Vegan
Keyword: Cauliflower Rice Detox Recipe, Detox Recipes
Servings: 2
Author: Cleanse Joy

Ingredients

  • 1 head cauliflower
  • 1 medium red onion
  • 2-4 small cayenne peppers optional
  • 2-4 clove garlic
  • 2 medium red bell peppers
  • 2 medium carrots
  • 1-2 stalk scallions optional
  • 2 oz hemp seeds
  • 2 oz almonds unroasted, unsalted
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil extra virgin raw
  • himalayan pink salt to taste
  • ½-1 tsp chipotle chili powder optional
  • 1 tsp ground turmeric powder optional
  • 1 oz unfortified nutritional yeast Not for candida diet

Instructions

  • Cut the cauliflower into florets. Remove the stem.
  • Grade the cauliflower florets to get white rice grains size. You can use a food processor or a box grater with medium size holes.
  • Using paper towels, press the grated cauliflower to remove excess moisture.
  • Chop the red onion, garlic, carrots, scallions, and peppers.
  • Heat the coconut oil in a wok or cast-iron skillet, medium-high heat.
  • Add the chopped red onions and garlic. Sauté until onions turn light brown color, about 2-3 minutes.
  • Add the grated cauliflower and mix well for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add the rest of the veggies and mix well.
  • Taste and add the chipotle chili powder, turmeric powder Mix well. Add himalayan pink salt as needed.
  • Do not overcook the cauliflower. Keep stir-frying until all liquids are absorbed and it has your desired consistency. 
  • Remove from heat.
  • Right Before Serving: Add the hemp seeds, almonds, and nutritional yeast. Mix well. Enjoy! The nutritional yeast is not recommended for the first few weeks of the candida diet.

The Nutrients In The Cauliflower Rice Detox Meal

Effective cleansing is more than just helping your body to get rid of toxins. You also want to provide your body the needed nutrients so it can become healthier.

As you can see below, this is one area where the cauliflower rice detox meal delivers.

Cauliflower Rice Cleanse Meal Recipe Nutrition Facts

Main Ingredients Health Benefits

  • Cauliflower: high in fiber (colon cleansing, gut health), great overall nutritional profile.
  • Cayenne peppers: promote healthy circulation, natural anti-inflammatory properties.
  • Garlic: natural antiparasitic properties.
  • Red bell peppers: excellent source of vitamin A and C.
  • Carrots: excellent source of fiber and vitamin A.
  • Hemp seeds: excellent source of protein, omega 3, and minerals.
  • Almonds: excellent source of protein, healthy fatty acids, fiber and vitamin E.
  • Coconut oil:  natural antifungal properties, highly stable oil that is an excellent oil for cooking, quick energy source, sweet exotic aroma.
  • Unfortified nutritional yeast : excellent source of B vitamins (with the exception of vitamin B12), minerals and protein.
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5 Reasons Why All Our Cleansing & Detox Recipes Are Vegan

vegan cleanse detox

A vegan cleanse, diet, or lifestyle may have a different meaning to different people. In this post, we’ll answer one of the most common question we get everyday: why we recommend to go vegan when you cleanse or detox.

Below you will find a summary of our 15 years research and the top reasons we like to  keep our protocols and recipes 100% vegan. For the purpose of this post, we’ll focus on the health benefits, and not get into additional aspects such as the environment and others.

As always, we would love to hear your comments below.

1. It’s What You Don’t Eat

toxins and heavy metals

If there’s one thing you should remember from this post, let it be this.

Many of the benefits of detox and cleansing are not from what you eat or drink. They are from what you don’t. Eating a vegan diet means that you stop to consume the toxins and heavy metals commonly found in animal products.

Most people know this already regarding meat. But what about fish? Isn’t fish healthy for us? Maybe for our ancestors who used to live in a much cleaner world. The medical community and several health organizations have clearly expressed concerns about toxic high levels of mercury in fish. Not only you need to know which type of fish to select, but also its origin to confirm it comes from clean water [1].

2. Give Your Digestion A Break

Vegan Cleanse Healthy Digestion

Does the following scenario sound familiar? You just ate lunch and are about to pass out. You feel tired, unfocused, bloated and unmotivated to interact with human beings, and just want to take a nap. Chances are, you will not be super productive at work for the next few hours. Out of desperation you go and grab another cup of coffee.

While animal products are not always the reason, many people notice their digestion becomes better once they eliminate them. Especially those who already experience digestive issues such as bloating, gas, constipation, acid reflux and others.

To be completely fair, some plant based options such as beans and legumes may be very hard to digest for a lot of people. For this reason, we also recommend to limit or avoid these during your cleanse. The idea is to consume easy to digest foods short term during your cleanse, and give your digestive system a break from these foods. Fresh fruits, moderate amount of sprouted nuts and seeds, some leafy greens are great options.

3. Reduce Inflammation

Vegan Detox For Inflammation

Ask most vegans athletes about the benefits of a vegan diet, and the first thing you will hear is that they have less inflammation.

A study that evaluated the connection between inflammation to diet, found that [2]:

Meat-based or “Western-like” patterns tended to be positively associated with biomarkers of inflammation…vegetable and fruit based or “healthy” patterns tended to be inversely associated.

Most people think of joint, muscle pain, headaches or migraines when they think about inflammation. According to the research data, however, the negative effect of inflammation on our health may go above and beyond these. A growing number of evidence suggests that chronic inflammation may be the root cause of a long list of health conditions. Just to name a few, autoimmune disorders, cancer, heart disease, IBS (Irritable bowel syndrome), asthma, diabetes, alzheimer’s disease among others [3].

4. Nourish Your Body

Vegan cleanse diet

When you stop consuming animal products, you end up eating more plant based foods. Assuming you choose healthy whole food options, chances are you will be eating much more healthy nutrients than before. Vitamins, minerals, fiber, antioxidants and other phytochemicals, all linked to endless health benefits. Most people on a western diet do not get enough of these.

Not surprisingly, many people notice a difference a few days after going vegan. The energy levels, mood are up, skin becomes clear, digestion improves. We see these in our research and cleansing protocols every day. In our opinion, these improvements may be due to two key factors:

  1. You stop eating animal products so your body wastes less energy on having to digest these foods and filter their toxins.
  2. You get higher levels of healthy nutrients from easy to digest plant based foods.

5. Vegan Diet May Help Protect Against Chronic Disease

vegan diet is healthy

The research data on this topic may not always be conclusive, although a large number of health authorities accept this connection. A growing number of evidence suggests that a vegan diet may help to protect against obesity, hypertension, type-2 diabetes, and cardiovascular mortality [4].

While more studies are needed in order to fully study long term veganisms, anecdotal evidence suggests that many people notice improvements in key risk factors in a matter of a few weeks after they switched to a vegan diet. This can be easily tested with most blood tests. Something you may want to consider sharing with your doctor if you have any of these health concerns.

How About A Vegetarian Cleanse?

Vegetarian Cleanse

Many of our vegetarian readers are surprised to learn that the connection between dairy and many health issues is well known and extensively studied.

According to the U.S. national library of medicine [5]:

  • 65 percent of the human population has a reduced ability to digest lactose after infancy.
  • Sensitivity to milk protein may also occur in people that can digest lactose. There is increasing evidence that A1 beta-casein, a protein which is found in most milk in the U.S and Europe is also linked to cows’ milk intolerance [6].

And this is just the beginning:

  • A study that evaluated individuals aged 7-30 years, found that any dairy consumption, such as milk, yogurt, and cheese, was linked to an increased risk for Acne Vulgaris [7].
  • Cohort studies done in sweden, found that high milk intake was linked to higher mortality in men and women. High milk consumption was also correlated with higher fracture incidence in women [8].

The evidence doesn’t stop here. A large number of health authorities such as Dr. T. Colin Campbell, PhD, Dr. Neal Barnard, M.D. suggest there’s a link between dairy to cancer. According to the Physicians Committee [9]:

Milk and other dairy products are the top source of saturated fat in the American diet, contributing to heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and Alzheimer’s disease. Studies have also linked dairy to an increased risk of breast, ovarian, and prostate cancers.

The physicians committee gathers the expertise of more than 12,000 physicians, all specialized in plant-based diets, ethical and effective scientific research.

About Cleanse Joy

Cleanse joy combines natural medicine, traditional practices, with modern science and research to help improve people’s lives through the most accurate, objective, unbiased evidence based knowledge.

Our Detox Vegan Recipes

Detox Vegan Recipes

Who said detox recipes have to be boring? We designed all our recipes to bring a healthy exciting culinary experience with potent and safe natural body cleansing and detoxification properties.

All our detox and cleansing recipes are: healthy, vegan, vegetarian, paleo friendly, and gluten free. They are all based on whole natural foods you can easily get at your local store. Many of our low carb recipes are also perfect for the vegan keto diet. Learn more.

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Kidney Cleansing Herbs : Benefits, Best Uses & Risks

Kidney Cleansing Herbs

Many kidney health supplements contain kidney cleansing herbs claimed to cleanse, detox and flush the kidneys. Some of the herbs for kidneys can be very effective to detox the kidneys and the urinary tract. Many herbs, however, have very little evidence on their safety or effectiveness. In some cases, they can even cause side effects and kidney detox symptoms.

In this review, we share the best most commonly used herbs for kidneys, that are shown to be both safe and effective. We cover their main benefits and recommended use. We hope this guide will help your journey to a safe, effective and happy cleanse.

For our complete kidney cleanse protocol, see: Protocol.

Table Of Content

Chanca Piedra

Main benefits: dissolves kidney stones.

Chanca Piedra Kidney Cleansing Herbs

We start the list of the kidney cleansing herbs with the most famous herb for kidney health: Chanca piedra (Phyllanthus niruri).

Also known as stonebreaker, Chanca piedra has a long history of traditional use for kidney, liver and gallbladder health. A growing number of evidence suggests that Chanca piedra has the ability to dissolve kidney stones. (Hence the name).

According to the research data [1,2]:

 Chanca piedra was shown to interfere with many stages of kidney stone formation, reduce the stone crystals aggregation and modify the kidney stone structure and composition. 

Recommendation: Chanca piedra has long traditional use for kidney and liver health. This use is also supported by published studies. If you consider to add kidney cleansing herbs as a part of your kidney cleanse, Chanca piedra would be our first pick.

Horsetail

Main benefits: diuretic, increases urine flow.

Horsetail Kidney Cleansing Herbs

Second on the list and another kidney cleanse herb we like to include in the kidney cleanse, is Horsetail (Equisetum arvense).
The long traditional use and research data all suggest that Horsetail has a very powerful yet safe diuretic effect. So it can safely increase the urine flow which helps to flush, cleanse and detox the kidneys, with no negative effect on the kidneys, liver, or the urinary excretion of electrolytes and catabolites [3].

Recommendation: Horsetail offers a safe and effective way to increase urine flow during the kidney cleanse, which can enhance the effects other kidney cleansing herbs. For this reason, it is often combined with Chanca piedra.

Hydrangea Root

Main benefits: overall kidney & urinary tract health.

Hydrangea Kidney Cleansing Herbs

Another potent kidney cleansing herb that also has solid evidence on its safety and effectiveness is hydrangea root.

The old cherokee native americans and later the settlers, used a decoction of hydrangea for kidney stones with great success. In his book, advanced course in herbology, Dr. Edward Shook stated that:

Hydrangea herb is a powerful solvent of stone and calculous deposits, not only in the renal organs, but in every part of the organism, wherever they may be located. Therefore it is destined to become a universal remedy for phosphaturia, cystitis, alkaline urine, stony deposits, deposits of oxalate of calcium and others.

These benefits of Hydrangea for kidney health are further supported by the medical community. Hydrangea showed anti-inflammation and antioxidation effects and was able to improve and protect the kidneys function [4].

Recommendation: Hydrangea herb offers an effective and safe way that can enhance the entire kidney and urinary tract. If you consider taking herbs for kidney health, we highly recommend to look for Hydrangea as well.

Uva Ursi

Main benefits: prevents urinary tract infections (UTIs).

Uva Ursi Hydrangea Kidney Cleansing Herbs

Another kidney cleansing herbs superstar we recommend to include in the kidney cleanse is Uva ursi. Also known as arctostaphylos, bearberry, and bear’s grape, this herb has a long history of medicinal use for cleansing the kidneys and the urinary tract.

What about the science? The leaf extract of uva ursi has been approved for use for urinary tract inflammation by the German Federal Institute for Drugs. The research data suggests that uva ursi has natural diuretic, urinary antiseptic, astringent and anti-inflammatory properties. [5].

Recommendation: Uva ursi may help as a natural way to prevent urinary tract infections (UTI). For this reason, we like to include Uva ursi in the kidney cleanse together with other kidney cleansing herbs, as an extra support for the urinary system function.

Marshmallow Root

Main benefits: increases urine secretion & soothes urinary tract.

Marshmallow Root Kidney Cleansing Herbs

Marshmallow root (Althaea officinalis) is well known for its natural diuretic properties [6] , along with an ability to relieve internal irritation and inflammation in the urinary tract.

These two benefits, make marshmallow root an excellent fit for the kidney cleanse; it can help to flush the kidneys on one hand, while also relieves and soothes inflammation in the urinary tract.

Recommendation:  Marshmallow root offers a safe and effective way to promote kidney and urinary tract health. Based on our experience, using Marshmallow root can enhance the effects other kidney cleansing herbs.

Dandelion

Main benefits: diuretic.

Dandelion kidney cleanse herb

One famous kidney cleanse herb you can actually get fresh at the stores is Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale).

Due to its potent natural diuretic properties and high availability, you can find dandelion in many kidney cleanse products. Both in supplements and tea forms.

The historical evidence of using dandelion as a natural diuretic takes us over 2000 years back, seen in both traditional chinese and ayurvedic medicine. Human studies also support the benefits of dandelion for kidney health. As research data suggests, consuming a fresh leaf extract of dandelion increases the frequency of urination [7].

We like to use dandelions in kidney cleanse recipes, especially teas. A good example is our Dandelion Turmeric Lemon Kidney Cleanse Tea (see recipe).

Recommendation: Dandelion may offer a natural and safe way to enhance the elimination of excess fluids by the kidneys. If you can get it fresh, you may want to try to make a kidney cleanse tea at home.

The Natural Kidney Cleanse Protocol

Kidney Cleanse
Kidney Cleanse

The idea of the kidney cleanse is simple: you start your day with a liquid diet: kidney cleanse drink for breakfast, and juice for lunch. You have a kidney cleanse smoothie for the afternoon and eat a kidney cleansing meal for dinner. Learn more.

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Colon Cleanse Juice, Drink & Shot Recipes : Start Your Day Right

Ginger – Carrot Colon Cleanse Detox Juice

Top 4 natural colon cleanse recipes you can make at home either as a juice, drink or a shot. These potent juices for colon cleanse offer a great healthy way to start your morning. They are all easy to make, safe, effective and use the most simple affordable natural ingredients. Just as nature intended.

Juices For Colon Cleanse

Aloe Vera – Lemon Juice Colon Cleanse Drink

Aloe Vera - Lemon Juice Colon Cleanse Drink

We took the famous apple cider vinegar – lemon overnight colon cleanse drink (see recipe) one step further, and added the gut health benefits of aloe vera juice.

This recipe offers a safe, gentle and effective way to cleanse your bowels at home. Drink it first thing in the morning on an empty stomach and 30 minutes before you meals for 1-2 weeks. Most people feel a noticeable difference after the first week.

Many of our members like to combine both juices for cleansing the colon:

  • Drink the overnight colon cleanse (see recipe) before bedtime.
  • The aloe vera – lemon juice colon cleanse drink (see below) during the day.
Aloe Vera - Lemon Juice Colon Cleanse Drink
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Aloe Vera - Lemon Colon Cleanse Drink

Prep Time2 minutes
Total Time2 minutes
Course: Colon Cleanse Drink
Keyword: Aloe Vera - Lemon Colon Cleanse Drink, Apple Cider Vinegar Colon Cleanse Drink
Servings: 1
Calories: 5kcal
Author: Cleanse Joy

Ingredients

  • 1 lemon
  • 1 ounces aloe vera juice from inner leaf only
  • 1 teaspoon raw unfiltered apple cider vinegar with "the mother"
  • 16 ounces distilled or spring water
  • stevia to taste optional

Instructions

  • Squeeze the juice of 1 organic lemon
  • Add 1 teaspoon of organic raw unfiltered apple cider vinegar into 16 ounces of distilled or spring water at room temperature.
  • Add 1 ounces of aloe vera juice (inner leaf).
  • Mix well. Taste and add a few drops of stevia (optional) if needed.
  • Drink immediately. Always on empty stomach.

Nutrition

Calories: 5kcal

Lemon & Aloe Juice For Colon Cleansing :  Ingredients Analysis

  • Lemon juice & raw apple cider vinegar stimulate healthy digestion, detox and cleanse your intestines.
  • Aloe vera juice may further support the colon cleanse drink recipe, by easing digestive issues such as bloating, gas and stomach aches.
    When you drink aloe vera juice, we recommend to only choose the juice that was made from the inner part of the aloe leaf. Aloe whole leaf also contains aloe latex component that can act as a strong laxative. The Aloe latex may also cause allergic reaction or sensitivity. Most of the health benefits and nutrients aloe vera is known for, are found in the inner leaf which is latex free.

Juices For Cleansing The Colon

The additional options of juices for colon cleanse you see below, include ginger, carrots, oranges and apples. All work very effectively as a natural way to stimulate digestion and cleanse the colon. Use the different recipes and adjust per your personal preferences.

Ginger Shot Colon Cleanse Juice

Ginger Shot Colon Cleanse Juice

If you like the taste of ginger, you will love the ginger shot and juice recipes below.

Not a big fan of the strong ginger flavor? we also included yummy variations that balance the strong ginger flavor for those of you who may prefer a more mild ginger flavor.

If you wonder why to even consider using ginger in order to cleanse your colon, here’s a little background. Ginger is well known for its cleansing and detoxification properties. Ginger has a long history of use as a natural remedy for digestive issues such as constipation, bloating, indigestion, nausea and vomiting. Modern science is also catching up, with many studies that suggest Ginger as a natural alternative.  1

The directions for all the ginger recipes below are the same: drink first thing in the morning on an empty stomach. Wait for at least 30 minutes before you eat or drink anything else.

The Lemon – Ginger Shot Colon Cleanse Juice

This is the strongest version and the most powerful way to use ginger juice for colon cleansing. If you are looking for a more milder version, replace the lemon juice with orange juice. Other more milder options are the ginger – apple juice and the ginger – carrot juice recipes in the sections below.

Ginger: decrease inflammation and oxidative stress in kidneys
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Lemon - Ginger Colon Cleanse Shot

Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Colon Cleanse Juice
Cuisine: American, Chinese, Indian
Keyword: Colon Cleanse Juice, Ginger Juice, Ginger Shot
Servings: 1
Calories: 5kcal
Author: Cleanse Joy

Ingredients

  • 1 inches fresh raw ginger root
  • 1/2 lemon
  • stevia to taste optional

Instructions

  • Peel the ginger root.
  • Run the ginger through a juicer.
  • Squeeze the juice of ½ organic lemon. Add to the juice.
  • Mix and taste.
  • Add stevia to taste.
  • Drink immediately. 

Nutrition

Calories: 5kcal

The Apple – Ginger Shot Colon Cleanse Juice

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Apple - Ginger Colon Cleanse Shot

Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Colon Cleanse Drink
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Apple - Ginger Colon Cleanse Shot
Servings: 2
Calories: 100kcal
Author: Cleanse Joy

Ingredients

  • 2 inches fresh raw ginger root
  • 1 fresh raw apple

Instructions

  • Peel the ginger root.
  • Run the ginger and apple through a juicer.
  • Drink immediately. 

Nutrition

Calories: 100kcal

Ginger – Carrot Colon Cleanse Juice

Ginger - Carrot Colon Cleanse Juice

The ginger carrot colon cleanse juice is a great example of an easy to make recipe at home that can help your body to detox and cleanse the bowels. The taste is much more balanced and gentle than ginger shots.

The directions are the same: drink first thing in the morning on an empty stomach, wait for at least 30 minutes before you eat or drink anything else.

Ginger – Carrot Colon Cleanse Detox Juice
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Ginger - Carrot - Orange Colon Cleanse Juice

Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Colon Cleanse Juice, Drinks
Cuisine: American, Chinese
Keyword: Colon Cleanse Drink, Colon Cleanse Juice
Servings: 1
Calories: 100kcal
Author: Cleanse Joy

Ingredients

  • 2 inches ginger root
  • 4 medium carrots
  • 1/2 orange
  • stevia to taste optional
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon to taste optional

Instructions

  • Peel the ginger root.
  • Run the carrots and ginger through a juicer.
  • Squeeze the juice of ½ organic orange. Add to the juice.
  • Mix and taste.
  • Add cinnamon and stevia to taste.
  • Drink immediately. 

Nutrition

Calories: 100kcal

The Overnight Colon Cleanse Recipe

Overnight Colon Cleanse Recipe

Natural, safe, fast, instant homemade colon detox benefits while you sleep.
The overnight colon cleanse recipe is one of the most effective natural remedies to quickly and safely cleanse accumulated waste buildup from the colon.

Discover how to use natural colon cleanse ingredients such as lemon juice, raw apple cider vinegar and oxygen colon cleanse for an effective and safe cleansing at home. Learn more.

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Colon Cleanse Tea : The Thousand Years Old Homemade Recipe

Colon Cleanse Detox Tea

The Best Colon Cleanse Tea with Real Foods.
No Tea Bags Are Required

This simple colon cleanse tea recipe has a long history and traditional use behind it. Drink it to promote your body’s natural ability to cleanse and detox.  Especially during these times when you want to drink something hot that is calm and soothing.

Colon Cleanse Detox Tea
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Colon Cleanse Tea

Ancient ayurvedic medicine remedy using ginger, lemon, honey (optional) and water for colon cleanse and digestive system detox. 
Prep Time2 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time12 minutes
Course: Tea
Cuisine: Cleanse Tea
Keyword: Colon Cleanse Tea
Servings: 1
Calories: 64kcal
Author: Cleanse Joy

Ingredients

  • 1/2 lemon
  • 2 inches ginger root
  • 1 tbsp raw local honey or stevia to taste
  • 1 cup spring water

Instructions

  • Peel the ginger root and cut to thin slices.
  • Boil the ginger in water for 5 minutes.
  • Reduce the heat, cover and allow the to simmer for additional 5-10 minutes. The longer, the stronger the taste.
  • Strain the tea into your tea cup.
  • Squeeze the juice of ½ organic lemon, add into the tea.
  • Add the raw honey or stevia to taste (optional).

Nutrition

Calories: 64kcal

When & How To Drink

  • Drink on an empty stomach, ideally first thing in the morning and between meals.
  • For added benefit, many people like to combine this tea with the overnight colon cleanse recipe.
    You drink the tea during the day and the overnight colon cleanse before bedtime. The overnight remedy uses lemon juice, apple cider vinegar and natural oxygen to cleanse your colon as you sleep.

The Evidence : Ingredients Analysis

Colon Cleanse Tea Recipe Ginger Lemon Honey

Ginger, lemon, and raw honey offer many health benefits that have both long traditional use and published studies.

When it comes to colon cleanse and detox:

  • Ginger is well known as a natural traditional remedy for digestive issues such as constipation, bloating, indigestion, nausea and vomiting. 1
  • Lemon is a very popular detox ingredient you can see in almost any cleansing recipe. Drinking warm water with lemon juice in the morning is an ancient Ayurvedic practice to stimulate digestion and detox the body. According to research, lemon juice may have a protective effect on the liver. The data suggests that lemon juice can reduce the levels of serum ALT and AST liver enzymes as well as triacylglycerol and lipid peroxidation in the liver.2
  • Raw Honey is added to the recipe to sweeten and complement the ginger – lemon flavor. Some evidence suggests that honey may help as a natural remedy for constipation, worm infestation, ulcers and other digestive issues.3

Colon Cleanse Tea Reviews

Most of the reviews include better digestion, with digestive issues such as bloating, excess gas and constipation get better.  As a result, many people also notice a flatter stomach. This is very apparent in a lot of the before and after pictures, after a week of drinking the tea.

Weight Loss

Many people who try this colon cleanse tea also reported mild weight loss. This weight however, is not fat. It is simply the stored waste that is being flushed out of the body.

The Problem With Colon Cleanse Teas

The difference between laxative teas to colon cleanse teas

Most colon cleanse teas you buy at the store include herbs that have laxative properties. So they can trigger bowel movements. Many of these herbs are safe, gentle and have a long history of safe traditional use. Some of these herbs however, may be to aggressive for many people.

This is a common misconception about colon cleansing and the cause of many issues and side effects many people experience:

Strong bowel movements do not mean effective colon cleansing.
An Effective colon cleansing means that you help your body to naturally eliminate toxins and stored waste buildup from the colon. Two different things.

Laxative Teas Risks

A common problem with laxative and colon cleanse teas is that they include many ingredients together. So there may be interactions between ingredients. You may be sensitive to just one ingredients. It is very hard to test all these different possibilities of herbs.

The solution: Simplicity. There’s really no need to combine so many herbs or ingredients for an effective colon cleansing.

You can see many of the laxatives herbs in both colon cleanse teas and colon cleanse products. This list of laxative herbs may include:  Senna,  Marshmallow root, Rhubarb, Aloe vera latex, Cascara sagrada, Psyllium seeds and more.

Ongoing use of laxatives, even natural ones, may cause laxatives dependency. This means you won’t be able to make regular bowel movements without the use of laxatives. For this reason, if you enjoy drinking herbal tea every day, we highly recommend to make sure it does not contain laxative herbs.

Colon Cleanse Products Review : Benefits Vs. Risks

Colon Cleanse Products

Different colon cleanse products often work in a completely different way in order to cleanse the colon. This can affect their uses, potential benefits, and side effects.

In this review, we summarize our colon cleanse and detox experience over the last 15 years of cleansing. We left no stone unturned in our research for the most effective, safe, best evidence-based colon cleanse products.
Learn more.

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Pure Colon Detox – Not So Pure : Colon Cleanse Evidence Based Review

Pure Colon Detox

What Is Pure Colon Detox?

Pure colon detox is a colon cleanse product that seems to receive a lot of attention due to its strong online marketing and advertising.

In this evidence based review, we address the many questions we get on Pure colon detox.

We hope this review will help you to make the most out of your journey to a better health for a safe and effective happy cleanse.

Pure Colon Detox Evidence Based Review

Who makes pure colon detox?

When it comes to natural colon cleanse and detox products, the first question you should always ask is who makes it. Can you trust the company that makes the product? Does the brand use the best highest quality ingredients that are also backed up by science as both safe and effective?

This is the first red flag we see with pure colon detox. We couldn’t find a website or clear information about the company.

Pure colon detox ingredients

The list of ingredients in pure colon detox include: Rhubarb, Cayenne Pepper, Licorice Root, Ginger, Aloe Vera, Fennel Seed. These ingredients are commonly used for colon cleansing. Do they work?

To determine the potency of herbs, you need to see the amount of the active components in each ingredient. You see this in all high quality products, very often with lab results to confirm the active components. This is something you do not see in low quality products.

This is very important. The active components can affect both potency and safety as well.

A good example is Aloe vera. Aloe whole leaf also contains aloe latex component that can act as a strong laxative. The Aloe latex may also cause allergic reaction or sensitivity. In addition, most of the health benefits and nutrients are found in the inner leaf which is latex free.

For this reason, to enjoy all the amazing benefits of aloe vera, without the side effects, you should only use the inner leaf of aloe vera. Pure colon detox doesn’t mention which part of the leaf is used. We can safely assume it is the cheaper inferior whole leaf.

Pure colon detox : source of ingredients

When you use natural herbs, the source of the ingredients and their freshness matters. This is a very important. We see it in our research every time we compare fresh organic herbs to herbs that come from “unknown” sources.

Lab results usually tell the story: when a product doesn’t reveal the source of its ingredients, there are very little active ingredients. Even worse, many herbs are grown in polluted areas or have high amounts of contaminants and toxins. Exactly the toxins you try to cleanse, detox, and get rid of!

The solution is simple: always get your products from a trusted source.  The price may be higher; it is much better however, to pay for the high quality ingredients than for hype and marketing costs.

This is another red flag we see in pure colon detox.

Pure Colon Detox & Weight Loss

Another red flag is the weight loss claim. As we clearly mentioned in many of our colon cleanse guides, the weight you may lose during the colon cleanse is not fat. It is simply the stored waste that is being flushed out of the body.

Pure Colon Detox & Garcinia Cambogia

Garcinia Cambogia Pure Colon Detox

Some versions of pure colon detox show the Garcinia Cambogia fruit as one of the ingredients. The Garcinia Cambogia is a very popular ingredient that has a very strong marketing behind it, with many claims.

Is Garcinia Cambogia good for weight loss or colon cleansing?

According to some studies, the active ingredient in the Garcinia Cambogia rind, hydroxycitric acid (HCA), may help produce small short term weight loss.1  These studies however, are small and not conclusive. Most nutrition experts that are specialized in weight loss do not consider Garcinia Cambogia or HCA as an effective weight loss ingredient. Most weight loss or fat burners products that include Garcinia Cambogia or HCA, always combine it with much stronger weight loss ingredients.

As for colon cleansing, we are unaware of any reliable evidence that support the use of Garcinia Cambogia in order to cleanse or detox the body.

Pure Colon Detox Analysis – Our Recommendation

With the lack of supported information on the brand, source of ingredients, and active components in them, we recommend to avoid using pure colon detox. We do not consider the brand behind pure colon detox a trusted source. 

Based on our experience, a much better option that is that is often recommended by many natural health practitioners is oxygen colon cleanse.

Pure Colon Detox Alternative

Oxygen colon cleanse releases oxygen in the colon to dissolve accumulated waste buildup in the colon. The released oxygen works very effectively to detoxify and loosen trapped toxins, undigested food particles and waste buildup. The body then can flush them out naturally through normal bowel movement. Learn more.

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Is Guacamole Good For You? Try Our Detox Healthy Guacamole Recipe

Healthy Guacamole Recipe

Many years ago, we published our detox healthy guacamole recipe. A week later, it went viral. The reviews and feedback have been very encouraging. Everybody loves it!

This recipe is delicious, super nutritious (see nutrition facts below), naturally detoxes and cleanses your body, supports weight loss, promotes healthy digestion, protects the heart and above all, it makes you feel full, satisfied, happy and energized. And it only takes 5 minutes to make.

What we found amazing, is that after all this time, we made no changes to the original recipe, which is based on an authentic guacamole recipe (Mexico).

Based on your many requests, in this post, we’ll revisit the original recipe and share your wonderful comments and suggestions.

Is Guacamole Healthy For You?

The health benefits of avocado, the main ingredient in guacamole are well known and supported by many published studies. But is guacamole healthy for you?

When you stick with the authentic guacamole recipe, it is very healthy. The beauty of guacamole recipe is that it has a very long history of traditional use, with the health benefits of each of the ingredients also supported by modern science. Specifically to avocado, avocado consumption is associated with improved overall diet quality, nutrient intake, and reduced risk of heart disease, stroke, and diabetes (metabolic syndrome) [1].

Modern versions of the guacamole recipe however, may not always be healthy or good for you. Use of refined heavily processed table salt, high carb chips and other “modern” additions may take this healthy recipe to a completely different direction.

For this reason, we always recommend to stick with homemade guacamole recipes you make. Especially considering how easy it is to make.

Detox Healthy Guacamole Recipe

Our detox healthy guacamole recipe is based on the authentic mexican guacamole recipe. We made the preparation easier and quicker, and added hemp seeds and sunflower seeds to boost the nutritional content.

Use carrots, celery or other crunchy veggies instead of the tortilla or corn chips, and you get a wonderful, yummy, happy and healthy guacamole recipe. In fact, it is probably one the world’s most healthiest detox recipes.

Healthy Guacamole Recipe
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Detox Healthy Guacamole Recipe

Prep Time5 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Detox Healthy Guacamole Recipe, spicy guacamole recipe
Servings: 1
Calories: 1230kcal
Author: Cleanse Joy

Ingredients

  • 2 medium ripe hass avocados
  • 2 small jalapeño chili peppers optional
  • 1 medium chopped tomato
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
  • 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
  • 2 oz hemp seeds
  • 1 oz sunflower seeds raw, unsalted unroasted
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 1/4 tsp himalayan pink salt to taste
  • 2 medium carrots
  • 2 medium celery stalks

Instructions

  • Cut the avocado in half and remove the pit.
  • Using a scoop, remove the flesh of the avocados and place in a round bowl.
  • Add the lime juice.
  • Mash the avocados until you get a smooth consistency.
  • Add the spicy peppers, tomatoes, onions, hemp seeds and sunflower seeds. Mix well.
  • Taste and add salt if needed.
  • Use the carrots and celery as healthy alternatives to corn or tortilla chips and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 1230kcal

The Nutrients In The Detox Healthy Guacamole Recipe

As you can see below, when you eat the detox healthy guacamole recipe, you get a very impressive list of nutrients.

But what about all these calories? One of the most common question we get is how much and when to eat the recipe. Should you eat all of it at once or multiple times throughout the day?

The answer is very simple. Listen to your body. Some people enjoy eating big meals. Others may prefer to eat smaller frequent meals. Here’s a quick summary:

  • Serving Size:  if this is the first time you make this recipe, start by eating half the serving, and see how it makes you feel. You may find that you only need half a serving.
  • Your Diet:  The idea is to replace unhealthy meals with healthy options such as this recipe. Since this recipe is going to make you feel full for many hours, chances are you will end up eating less calories overall.
  • Do You Prefer To Eat Big Meals?  Replace your biggest meal of the day with this recipe, ideally at night. This works very well as a part of a low carb, keto (26 net carbs) diet plans, as well as with intermittent fasting.
  • Smaller Meals: If you prefer to eat smaller meals, store the guacamole in the fridge, and use it as a dip with raw crunchy veggies like carrots, celery stalks, broccoli, etc.

Detox Healthy Guacamole Recipe Nutrition Facts

The Fat Content In The Detox Healthy Guacamole Recipe

If you wonder about the fat content of this recipe, these are all healthy essential fats on their natural raw state. The recipe is rich in omega 3 (6.2 grams) and monounsaturated fats (MUFA) which are linked to many health benefits. In fact, according to the scientific community, the fats in avocado may help to support cardiovascular health, weight management and healthy aging [2].

As we mentioned, you do need to take into consideration the overall calories. The idea is to replace unhealthy meals with healthy options such as this recipe. Weight loss wise, the detox healthy guacamole recipe will make you feel full and satisfied for many hours. So you may find that you need to eat less overall.

Spicy Guacamole Recipe

We put the jalapeño chili peppers as optional, since not all people like spicy foods. If you do like spicy foods, here are a few suggestions you may want to consider to make a spicy guacamole recipe:

  • In our testing, jalapeño chili peppers work the best. If you can’t however get fresh jalapeños, you can still use other chili peppers.
  • Sometimes you can’t get fresh hot peppers at all. If this is the case, an easy way to spice things up that we actually love, is to use chipotle powder. Need to add more heat? add a little ground cayenne pepper.
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Best Detoxing Foods For The Liver : Evidence Based Cleansing

Liver cleansing foods

The liver cleanse diet plays a key role in the liver detox plan; you want to choose the best detoxing foods for the liver, and also avoid foods that are bad for liver.

In this post, we focused on the most common detoxing foods for the liver you can easily get in your local store. You don’t have to eat all of them of course. It is best to choose the ones you enjoy the most that agree with your body and taste buds.

Detoxing Foods For The Liver

Apples

apples detoxing foods for the liver

First on the list of the detoxing foods for the liver are apples. Well known for their many health benefits, and more specifically, liver and gallbladder health, apples play a key role in almost any natural liver detox and gallbladder cleanse plan.

The research data suggests that cloudy apple juice (juice with the pulp) can regulate various liver enzymes, and therefore may protect the liver from damage [1].

If you consider making apple juice as a part of your liver cleanse and wonder if cloudy apple juice is better than clear or pure juice, A pulish study may found the answer. According to research, it is four times better. According to the study, cloudy apple juice contains four times more the concentration of polyphenols than the clear juice [2].

For this reason, you may want to keep the pulp when you make the apple juice.

More on apple juice and liver cleansing. In his best-selling book, The Amazing
Liver Cleanse, Andreas Moritz recommended to drink apple juice daily during the liver cleanse. According to Andreas:

Malic acid in apple juice does exceptionally well in dissolving
some of the stagnant bile and making the stones softer…The malic acid in the apple juice softens the gallstones and makes their passage through the bile ducts easy.

Apple Cider Vinegar

apple cider vinegar detoxing foods for the liver

Another great way to enjoy the liver health benefits of apples is to drink raw apple cider vinegar. Raw apple cider vinegar (ACV) is well known for its natural ability to cleanse, detox and flush out toxins. For this reason, you can find ACV in most liver detox drink.

The research data also supports the liver cleansing benefits of apple cider vinegar. One study evaluated the effect of apple cider vinegar on mice that were fed with a high cholesterol diet. The results suggest that apple cider vinegar was able to protect the kidneys and liver from an oxidative injury [3].

Another study also supported these findings, and suggested that apple cider vinegar was able to regulate lipid metabolism and decrease liver damage in rats that were fed with a high fat diet [4].

Does apple cider vinegar work better than apple juice to cleanse and detox the liver? Both have their own benefits, one doesn’t come instead of the other.

Olive Oil

olive oil detoxing foods for the liver

Extra virgin olive oil has a very long history of traditional use as both food and medicine. According to the medical literature, olive oil presents several protective effects on the liver. The data suggest that olive oil can reduce fatty liver disease,  prevent liver cells injury, and reduce lipid peroxidation [5].

To get the most health benefits of olive oil, it is best to consume extra virgin olive oil, on its raw state. Olive oil has a relatively low burning point and is not a good option for cooking or frying.

Lemon

lemon detoxing foods for the liver

There are many reasons to include lemon or lime juice in your liver cleansing juice. The first reason, is that lemon juice can enhance the body’s overall ability to detox and cleanse. Naturally, safely and effectively.

As for the liver cleansing benefits of lemon juice, the research suggests that lemon juice can regulate elevated levels of serum ALT and AST liver enzymes as well as triacylglycerol and lipid peroxidation in the liver [6].

Turmeric

Turmeric detoxing foods for the liver

Turmeric is one of the most known detoxing foods for the liver, that comes with a very long history of traditional use and published studies.

Since 1900 bc, turmeric was known to benefit a variety of diseases, including liver disorders. Curcumin, the main active compound of turmeric, has shown anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, antifungal, antibacterial and anticancer activities. [7].

A study that compared curcumin to placebo, found that curcumin reduced liver fat content by 78.9% (vs 27.5% improvement in the placebo group).  Curcumin was also able to regulate elevated liver enzymes, improve cholesterol profile and triglycerides, along with additional benefits the researchers were able to capture. [8].

A common issue with turmeric is its poor bioavailability in the body. A known traditional remedy to address this, is to consume turmeric with black pepper. According to research, piperine, the major active component of black pepper can increase the bioavailability of curcumin by 2000% [9].

Beetroot

beet detoxing foods for the liver

Beetroot is a rich source of a class of antioxidants known as betalains. According to research, beetroot may have a protective effect against oxidative damage to the liver [10].

The health benefits of beetroot don’t stop here. Other studies suggest that beetroot can help to reduce blood pressure, inflammation, and promote healthy circulation and blood flow [11].

Cruciferous Vegetables

Cruciferous Vegetables detoxing foods for the liver

The health benefits of cruciferous vegetables are well known and supported by many studies. Cruciferous vegetables contain unique nutrients and  phytochemicals that are suggested by the medical community to induce detoxification, stimulate the immune system and prevent oxidative stress. [12].

Common cruciferous vegetables include: cauliflower, cabbage, kale, garden cress, bok choy, broccoli, brussels sprouts.

What Are The Best Cruciferous Vegetables To Cleanse The Liver?

The evidence we are aware of doesn’t highlight a specific cruciferous vegetable that is superior to others. For this, we recommended to rotate your vegetables according to their availability (local, in season), and always eat the ones you enjoy the most.

If you like broccoli…one study suggested that eating whole broccoli can help to lessen the development of nonalcoholic fatty liver and liver cancer. [13].

Greens

spinach detoxing foods for the liver

Not surprisingly, the research data also supports the liver health promoting benefits of leafy greens. Most findings show that leafy greens can benefit liver health and modulate fatty acid composition in the liver [14].

Spinach, which is a known detoxing food for the liver, showed in research potent antioxidant that was able to improve liver function, and even decrease liver damage done by oxidative stress [15].

Asparagus

Asparagus detoxing foods for the liver

Another superstar on the list of the detoxing foods for the liver is Asparagus. According to the evidence, Asparagus may help to protect the liver cells against toxic insults, liver injury, and alleviate alcohol hangovers [16, 17].

Nuts & Walnuts

Walnut detoxing foods for the liver

The health benefits of nuts go above and beyond liver health. A very large number of studies suggest that human populations who consume nuts as a part of their diet were more healthy. Specifically to liver health, nuts were able to improve lipid profile, inflammation and the development of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. [18].

Which Nuts Are The Best detoxing foods for the liver?

Compared with other nuts, walnuts have higher omega-3 and omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids content (47%) and the highest level of antioxidant polyphenols. Some evidence suggests that walnut consumption may help to protect from the development of Type 2 diabetes better than other nuts. [19].

From the perspective of detoxing foods for the liver, however, we strongly recommended not to limit your nut consumption to just walnuts. Different nuts contain different nutrients and as such may offer different health benefits.

Some nuts are exceptionally good sources of unique nutrients that may not be as easy to get from other food sources. A good example is Brazil nuts and selenium.

Brazil nuts

Brazil Nuts detoxing foods for the liver

just one brazil nut (5 gram) provides 165% of the daily values of selenium. Many people who keep buying selenium supplements may want to consider Brazil nuts as another option.

Selenium is an essential mineral that plays a key role in many critical functions in the body. The research suggests that selenium is needed for reproduction and DNA production, supports healthy thyroid function, and may also protect the body from damage caused by free radicals or from infection [20].

Some evidence suggests that selenium can help to protect against dietary liver necrosis [21].

Avocado

Avocado detoxing foods for the liver

The research data on the health benefits of avocado seems endless at times. The evidence suggests that avocados benefit the heart, protect against UV damage in skin and eyes, and show anti-inflammatory, analgesic, anti-microbial, and anti-carcinogenic properties.

Not surprisingly, the addition of avocado and olive oil to the diet is often linked to weight loss and improved liver tests [22]. Animal studies further supported the liver benefits of avocado. Avocado showed “extraordinarily potent liver injury suppressing activity” when the researchers compared it to 22 different fruits. [23].

Blueberries

Blueberries detoxing foods for the liver

Healthy fruits wise, no list will ever be completed without the berries.

Specially to blueberries and liver, one study found that blueberry juice can augment antioxidative capability of the liver and alleviated liver fibrosis. [24].

These findings were also supported by other studies. The data suggests that blueberries antioxidant properties were able to decrease the development of hepatic cirrhosis. (Chronic liver damage that include scarring and liver failure) [25].

Coconut Oil

Coconut Oil detoxing foods for the liver

Most people are surprised to see coconut oil in the list of detoxing foods for the liver. While other foods definitely have more evidence on their liver health benefits, the research data also support coconut oil. Something to consider if you enjoy consuming coconut oil as a part of your diet.

Animal studies showed that virgin coconut oil was able to reverse  nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, restore redox homeostasis and lipid metabolism in male Wistar rats. [26].

Another study found that virgin coconut oil significantly modulated elevated liver enzymes and regulated other biomarkers related to kidney function. [27].

Tip: coconut oil is very a very stable oil even in high heat. For this reason, it is one of the best oils to use for cooking. Much better than olive oil.

Is Garlic Good For The Liver

Garlic detoxing foods for the liver

In the natural cleansing world, garlic seems sometimes like a cure all remedy. For this reason, we always pay extra attention to new claims, and look in the medical literature for some evidence.

So if garlic a good liver cleansing food?

The research data suggests that garlic can protect the liver from damage and scarring in alcoholic liver fibrosis. Garlic was able to modulate lipid peroxidation and oxidative stress [28].

On the other hand, other evidence suggests that high dosage of garlic has the potential ability to cause liver damage. The safe dose the researchers suggested is (0.1 or 0.25 g / kg body weight/day) are safe doses of garlic [29].

Let’s take the 0.1 to be on the safe side. For a 200 pounds male or female, the safe daily dosage of garlic is 9 grams, 3 cloves of garlic.

Our recommendation: if you like garlic, keep enjoying it. Just watch the serving size and take breaks. If however, you are not a big fan of garlic, we do not see a compelling reason to start eating it just for the purpose of liver cleansing.

Is Ginger Good For Detoxing The Liver?

ginger detoxing foods for the liver

There are many reasons you may want to include ginger in your list of detoxing foods for the liver. The research data suggests that ginger can improve liver enzymes profile and other nonalcoholic fatty liver disease characteristics [30].

Another study further supported these findings. 44 nonalcoholic fatty liver patients that took 2 grams of ginger for 12 weeks, showed improvements in certain liver enzymes, inflammation, insulin resistance and other nonalcoholic fatty liver disease characteristics [31].

Another reason you may want to include ginger as a part of your liver cleanse, is due to its natural ability to promote healthy digestion.

Ginger has a long history of use as a natural remedy for digestive issues such as constipation, bloating, indigestion, nausea and vomiting. When you cleanse your liver, you want to make sure your digestion system works well so it can effectively eliminate any toxins released from the liver during the cleanse.

Carrots

carrots Best Detoxing Foods For The Liver

The first reason you may want to eat carrots on a daily basis, has to do with its high vitamin A content. Just one medium carrot provides your body with 340% daily values of this important vitamin.

Unlike many supplements and multivitamins that often contain synthetic version of vitamin A, that can be toxic, when you eat carrots, you get the natural form of the vitamin, beta-Carotene.

According to research, carrots are are rich in Retinoic acid that may have a  protective effect on the liver [32]. The data suggests that carrot juice can improve liver functions that may be benefit in cases of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease [33].