How are you all?
For those at Day 3, it is possible that the body is showing a few signs of detoxification with tiredness, perhaps increased urination, light headaches? If you have symptoms make sre to rest, drink plenty of herbal teas and take a gentle walk.
Lat´s take a look at toxins and Kidney-Liver health
Where is All the Toxicity Coming From?
There are a lot of factors which affect whether the liver and kidneys perform critical functions effectively. Poor lifestyle choices can put too much pressure on both organs.
A reminder of contributing factors to your personal toxic bucket, that YOU ARE IN CONTROL OF
- Non-organic food (think: mercury, lead, PCBs and over 130 pesticides)
- Air pollution (a long list)
- Tap water (think: fluoride, chlorine, PCBs, mercury, lead, parasites)
- Skin care products (think: phthalates, BPA, triclosan, parabens)
- Household cleaning products (think: triclosan, phthalates, parabens)
- Medications; both recreational and prescription, including commonly-used ones like corticosteroids, tetracycline and aspirin
- Plastics (think: BPA, PFOA)
- Cookware like non-stick pans (think: PFOA)
- Stress
- Alcohol
- Coffee
- Processed Foods with additives, extra sugars and salt
Make sure you are reducing your exposure to the above as much as possible to optimise your current and future health picture.
5 Ways to Remove Pesticides From Fruits and Vegetables.
Organic and non-organic producers use insecticides to control pests — the difference is that organic farms use natural pesticides instead of chemicals. Regardless, you’ll want to wash off any pesticide residues. To reduce toxins from your food follow these steps:
1. Rinse Under Warm Water
The first approach to removing pesticides from produce is to rinse it under warm water for one minute or longer — this will help to eliminate residues attached to the surface of the fruit or vegetable.
Keep in mind that this method may not remove all pesticides. Studies show that rinsing tomatoes with water reduces chlorpyrifos residue by 41%, rinsing asparagus this way only removes 24%. However, placing cabbage under warm water eliminates 93% of all common pesticide chemicals.
2. Soak in Warm Water
Filling a large bowl with warm or cold water for a veggie and fruit soak is another effective way to remove pesticide residues and dirt — it’s also an easier way to wash strawberries and blueberries that tend to roll.
Allow the produce to soak for a few minutes. You might come back to find the bottom of the bowl has sand or dirt accumulation. Carefully remove them with your hand or a strainer to avoid disturbing the dirt, and give them a final rinse.
3. Use a Scrubber
Some fruits and vegetables require a little more elbow grease to get them clean — a scrub brush can help with this.
Some foods you want to use a scrubber for are potatoes, carrots, celery, bok choy, apples, and pears. Scrub the produce under running water to remove pesticides and grime effectively. Always clean the scrubber afterward, too, so you can use it again next time.
4. Cut the Peel
Cutting or pulling the skin and leaves away from your fruits and vegetables is another way to reduce pesticides. Of course, while it isn’t practical for all types of produce, you can do this method for apples, pears, and potatoes, among others.
Just be sure to wash the peel before you start trimming it back. Otherwise, you risk transferring pesticide residues to the part of the food you plan to eat. Washing your hands after cleaning off residues is another precaution to remove pesticides from fruits and vegetables.
5. Use Baking Soda
Baking soda is a miracle ingredient in natural cleaning solutionsand for cleaning produce, too. Previous studies have shown that baking soda removes 67-99% of pesticides.
Mix one teaspoon of baking soda with every two cups of cold water. Douse your fruits and vegetables for a minute, rinse, and enjoy without pesticides.
Remove Pesticides From Fruits and Vegetables Before Eating
Always wash your fruits and vegetables thoroughly before consuming them — even if they’re organic. Doing so can prevent potential health implications brought on by dangerous chemicals. Additionally, you should buy organic produce whenever possible for easier pesticide removal.
Miso Veg Soup for kidney and liver cleanse – Serves 4
INGREDIENTS • 6 cups vegetable stock • 3 tablespoons miso paste • 2 carrots, finely chopped • 2 celery stalks, finely chopped • 3 minced garlic cloves • 1 cup chopped broccoli • 2 spring green onions, chopped • 1 tbsp tamari • 1 tablespoon fresh coriander • 1 lime,
In a large stock pot, bring stock to a gentle boil. Add vegetables. Cook lightly for 10 minutes. Turn off the stove, Add miso paste only at the end. Never cook or boil miso paste. Garnish with tamari, coriander and lime juice. Enjoy!
