It is important that your body releases toxins every other month to keep your system fresh and on track. Even while on a regular and healthy diet, it is important for your body to be released of the toxins that have built up in your body due to both internal and external factors. Internal factors are items you have ingested including foods, beverages and alcohol, medicines and herbs, smoking and any other factors. External factors include air pollution, various fumes, smoke and lead.
Eating antioxidents on a daily basis can help couteract the effects of these toxins on your body. Some examples of antioxident-rich foods include blueberries, spinich, tomatoes, soy and whole grains. Many fruits also are rich in antioxidents, including melon, strawberries, mango, and red grapes.
It’s important to also note which foods can contain toxins that can build up in your body. These include potatoes, honey (depending on what the bee ate), zucchini and fruit seeds. You’ll want to either eliminate some of these foods or be sure to take antioxident-rich foods at the same time to counteract the effects of the natural toxins which is a form of a detox in itself.
During a stricter version of detox diets, you’ll want to stick to certain foods for two days in a row. Make sure these foods include green vegetables (excluding zucchini), lean white meats such as chicken and turkey, tuna and other low-mercury fish, eggs, and citrus fruits such as oranges, grapefruit and pineapple. Melon can be used as a subsitute for citrus fruits. Be sure to avoid sugar and marinades during these two days. You can include olive oil and lemon juice as a condiment or used for cooking purposes. Limit your salt intake to one teaspoon per day and drinking plenty of water during the detox.
There are a number of things that can affect the health of our eyes, some of which are out of our control and others that we can try and avoid. Some things that potentially increase the risk of eye problems include age, obesity, smoking, excessive exposure to sunlight, and even gender.
Whilst some people will be more at risk than others when it comes to poor eye health, it has been proven that nutrition does play an important role in the health of our vision, and this is therefore that should be taken into account if you’re interested in preventing age related deterioration.
Studies have shown that certain foods contain antioxidants that can are particularly beneficial for our eyes. However, not everyone manages to eat as much fresh produce as they should to get these benefits. Often a busy lifestyle or other factors can affect the ability to eat a balanced diet. However, the wide range supplements that are on the market today have made it easier for consumers to get their recommended daily allowance of vitamins and minerals, although those taking supplements should still try and eat as well as they can in order to maximize the benefits.
Some important supplements that have been identified in relation to eye health are vitamins A, C, and E. These are the antioxidant vitamins.
Vitamin A is well known for its’ role in night vision, but it is also important for preventing night blindness is pregnant women, and the health of our skin, hair and mucous membranes. It is found in animal products like liver, whole eggs, and milk.
Vitamin C helps reduce the risk of developing glaucoma, macular degeneration or cataracts. Bioflavanoids are available in combination with vitamin C in some supplements, and this is because they help the body absorb it. Vitamin E also helps reduce the risk of cataracts and macular degeneration.
Other supplements that contribute to eye health include beta carotene, lutein, zinc oxide, selenium, and cupric oxide. Lutein is not known as some other supplements, but it is central to eye health. It is found in the retina, eye lens, and macula. People who smoke should be careful they get enough lutein, as smoking can affect its’ levels.
Smokers should also be aware that some studies have found that some of those participating who took beta carotene supplements and smoked were at risk of several diseases. These were only small studies however, but care should still be taken.
Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant and an essential nutrient, meaning our bodies can't make it and we must obtain it from our diets. Specifically, vitamin C:
1. Plays a central role in the repair and regeneration of tissues.
2. Helps protect cells from everyday oxidative stress throughout the body.
3. May support healthy immune function.
Getting vitamin C through your diet is easy - food sources are abundant and can be enjoyed all year long: try increasing your intake of broccoli, cantaloupe, kiwi, oranges, peppers, pineapple, pink grapefruit and strawberries. Supplemental vitamin C is another option - I suggest a vitamin C supplement derived from d-glucose, taken with a meal to reduce any stomach irritation.
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