Best Foods for Winter
 
Best Foods to Eat During the Winter for Detox (Seasonal Foods)
Winter is brutal on your body. You need to take extra care of your body during this season of illness and close quarters, and that includes eating seasonal foods that support and promote detoxification. The foods with the highest amount of nutrients will be those seasonal foods that are naturally grown during this time of year, and your body needs these nutritional heavyweights during the process of detoxification.Here are the best foods to eat during the winter to detox. They are seasonal, delicious and nutritious, and provide the antioxidants necessary to guard you against free radicals and released toxins.

Collard Greens
These are high in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, including magnesium and manganese. They are best steamed or sautéed with some garlic and crushed red pepper.
Garlic
The sulfur compounds in garlic are responsible for its pungent odor and taste. They also pack a wide variety of health benefits, including antioxidants, anti-inflammatory, anti-viral and anti-bacterial properties.
Almonds
Almonds are high in manganese, magnesium and vitamin E. They are versatile and tasty; throw them in a vegetable dish, a casserole, your cereal, or a salad.
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is beneficial for its anti-cancer properties. It also contains glucosinolates that help activate enzyme detoxification. Cauliflower contains sulfur-containing nutrients and antioxidants that help boost the body’s capacity for detoxification.
Pepper, Cumin, Turmeric, Fennel, and Ginger 
These spices are essential in the detoxification process. They boast immune-boosting and anti-inflammatory properties and, when you pair them with detox-enhancing foods, they can get your body’s detoxing engine revving.
Lentils
Lentils provide the insoluble and soluble fibers that are perfect for stabilizing your blood sugar. They also provide support to the intestines, especially during the detoxification process.
Kale
This is one of the truest superfoods with a ton of detox-supporting nutrients. It has anti-oxidant, anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory properties and may even help improve your cardiovascular health.
Beets
Beets are an essential source of phytonutrients known as betalains. They provide detoxification support and anti-inflammatory benefits.
Onions
Do not over-peel onions because you might be tossing out their important flavonoids, which act as phytonutrient powerhouses. The flavonoids are actually concentrated right in the outer layer of the flesh. Moreover, these are high in manganese; vitamins C, B9 and B6; and they are an essential source of potassium.
Limes and Lemons
Limes and lemons are loaded with vitamin C. These citrus fruits also contain flavonoid compounds that provide anti-cancer and anti-oxidant benefits.
Cabbage
Cabbage’s antioxidant properties make it a must to eat for winter detox. It is an anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer food that is also a great source of vitamins A and C. The polyphenol content of cabbage is different and will depend on the varieties that you eat. That’s why you need to mix green, red and Savoy varieties.

These seasonal foods are easy to find, easy to prepare, and easy on your detox. They are delicious by themselves or combine many of them in a soup. Take your winter comfort food to the next level with some detoxifying powerhouses!
 
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