If I’m being completely honest, I’m a little embarrassed to admit how much Halloween candy I ate this year! It didn’t help that a stressful election was only a few days later; this emotional eater definitely had more chocolate than I should have... and my body definitely felt it. After a couple days of eating too much Halloween candy, I felt sluggish, anxious, and weak- my workouts were not nearly as effective! It was a good reminder of why we eat good food instead of junk food!

After eating so much unhealthy food, it’s nice to give your body a little break and “detox”- literally letting our bodies clean out the bad stuff and replenish the nutrients we so desperately need! An occasional treat is perfectly fine- but sometimes we find ourselves overdoing it, and when that happens, there are certain foods you can eat to help nourish your body, recover and get back to tip-top shape!

Apples- They help the digestive system, stimulate bile (which is a good thing!), helps your liver release toxins, and they’re high in fiber- allowing you to clean out the toxins faster. They also help remove toxins and cholesterol from your bloodstream, making them a very effective detoxidant!

Spinach and Kale- Is it any surprise these are on this list? Full of fiber, and packed with nutrients our bodies need- they are nature’s superfoods! And so easy to throw into a smoothie without compromising the flavor. Spinach in particular is high in chlorophyll, which is claimed to be one of the top detoxifying plant pigments- basically, it’s effective!

Beets- This one may not always come to mind, but these pretty veggies are high in antioxidants and pectin- which also help clean out the bloodstream. They’re great for removing toxins! Plus, they turn any smoothie into a gorgeous color. And presentation is pretty important too, right? ;)

Ginger- One of nature’s best medicines! Its anti-inflammatory properties are incredible, and it’s a great agent to help maintain your body’s digestive enzymes. These are great for stomach aches, digestive issues- and detoxing!

Cruciferous vegetables- These include broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, and brussel sprouts. They are high in fiber which aids digestion, and have antiviral, anti-inflammatory and anticancer effects!

Other foods include lemons, blueberries, asparagus, avocado, turmeric, cilantro. Seeing a trend? Really, a lot of your basic fruits and vegetables!

Sometimes a recipe makes it a little easier to eat healthier because it takes the thinking out of it! Here are 3 smoothie recipes you can try! Each is a little different, but all of them are packed with nutrition! And made with ingredients you can easily find at the grocery store.



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One point I’d like to make- a detox shouldn’t be a one-time thing- it really should be a lifestyle! Regularly limiting processed foods and sweets, while incorporating these healthier choices into your daily diet will bring loads of benefits to your physical and mental health. So whether you’ve eaten too much pie over Thanksgiving weekend or it’s just a regular Tuesday- make healthy food choices and take care of your body!