Taste.com.au – September 2019

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JAYMIE HOOPER

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VANESSA LEVIS

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KERRIE RAY

It’s also high in antioxidants, which help

offset free radical damage.

celery

This crunchy veg is high in potassium and

water – two substances that support kidney

function and waste elimination. A study from

the University of Colorado in the US also

found it can reduce inflammation and

protect against fatty liver disease.

coriander

It might divide opinion with its polarising

taste, but coriander is a detoxifying

superhero. Filled with antioxidant-rich

flavonoids and polyphenols, it offers

anti-inflammatory benefits and can also

help remove toxins from your system.

cranberries

According to the University of Maryland in

the US, these tasty berries prevent bacteria

from attaching to the walls of the urinary

tract, helping prevent urinary and kidney

infections. They’re also full of antioxidants

to counteract free radial damage, and

fibre to aid digestion.

lemon

The citric acid in lemon increases

the production of salivary amylase in

your mouth. Amylase helps your body

break down starchy carbs, so it’s essential

for healthy digestion. Not keen on water

with lemon? Squeeze some juice over

your lunchtime salad instead.

pineapple

This fruit is loaded with manganese, a trace

mineral that combats free radical damage

and plays a key role in the production of

detoxifying enzymes. “Pineapple is also rich

in bromelain, an important enzyme that

breaks down protein, supports digestion

and aids the absorption of nutrients,”

Malouf points out.

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rocket & watercress

Watercress is high in antioxidantsthathelp

neutralise free radicalsbeforetheydamage

cells, while bitter greenrocketstimulates

the formation of bile intheliverandassists

in the removal of toxins.

seaweed

Due to its alginic acidcontent,seaweed

binds to toxins in the body,whichhelpsthem

be excreted. “It comesin differentforms,

such as nori, dulse orkelpflakes,which

are great on salads,” Maloufexplains.

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