If you’re interested in losing weight, you may have followed every diet known to man. But somehow you keep ending up right back where you started – if not even heavier. While dieting just doesn’t work, there is a way you can begin to lose weight permanently by following a detox program.

Toxins that you take in from food or from the environment are closely linked to weight gain. This is for a couple of reasons. First, toxins cause the body to go into a state of inflammation where the hormone cortisol is produced.

Cortisol causes fat to develop in the midsection – also known as belly fat. By reducing stress, getting more rest, and detoxing the body you can work to reverse the effects of cortisol and lose weight. Continue reading →

If you want to help your body get rid of toxins so that you can lose weight and fight disease, there are foods that will naturally detoxify your body. Read on to learn the top 10 foods you can eat for a natural detox.

Seaweed

Seaweed is a natural detoxifier that helps your body get rid of heavy metals. Metals can come from foods you eat or from industrial pollution. Eating seaweed with sushi or adding it to a green smoothie will aid in your body’s detox.

Beets

Beets are chock full of antioxidants including betacyanin that help to fight cancer and heart disease. They also contain zinc, iron, and calcium to aid in a strong and healthy body. Beets can be eaten raw, roasted, or even pickled. Continue reading →