Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Eat These Five Spring Vegetables

Spring is the ideal time for body detoxification. Most of the vegetables that grow during this time of year are full of nutrients that energize that cleanse the body. Here are 5 that I love:

Asparagus - chock full of antioxidants that help support the cleansing action of the liver and intestines

Watercress - high in blood purifying antioxidants

Collard greens - anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer, these nutrient dense leaves are high in vitamin C and other liver supporting nutrients.

Dandelion greens - bitter greens that support digestion and detoxification.

Celery -a high fiber,mild diuretic, helping flush out your system while supporting electrolyte balance with high levels of potassium