Detox – Natural Nutrition for the Body's Balance

We live in a time where our bodies are daily exposed to stress, environmental toxins, and less nutritious food. Even though the body is amazing at handling and clearing out waste on its own, a nutrient-rich diet can provide extra support to maintain inner balance and well-being. Including natural ingredients with high nutrient density can be a simple way to help the body along.

A so-called detox is not about "starting over" or creating quick changes, but rather about providing the body with the building blocks it needs to function optimally. Natural ingredients like wheatgrass, spirulina, and blueberries are not only packed with vitamins and minerals – they also contain fibers and antioxidants that can become an important addition to your daily diet.

In this post, we explore the nutritional content and properties of some of nature's most appreciated superfoods and why they are popular in detox blends. It's about letting the power of nature help you feel like your best self – in a natural and sustainable way.

 

Natural Ingredients and Their Properties 

Wheatgrass 

Wheatgrass is a nutrient-rich grass plant that contains an impressive amount of vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients:

• Chlorophyll – Wheatgrass is a rich source of chlorophyll, a compound known for its nutritional value.

• Vitamins and minerals - Contains vitamin C, vitamin E, iron, and magnesium.

• Fibers – Contributes to normal digestion.

• Amino acids - Of the 20 amino acids that the body needs, wheatgrass contains 19, including all essential ones.

 

Spirulina

The blue-green algae spirulina is considered one of nature's most nutrient-dense foods:

• High in protein - Contains 67% protein, including all essential amino acids.

• Vitamins and minerals - Rich in vitamin B12, magnesium, calcium, and iron.

• Antioxidants – Contains chlorophyll and phycocyanin that support the body's normal functions.

 

Barley grass

Barley grass is another grass plant that is particularly nutrient-rich:

• Iron and zinc – Important minerals for the body's normal functions.

• B-vitamins – Including B12, which helps reduce fatigue and exhaustion.

 

Blueberry

Blueberries are one of nature's most appreciated berries, known for their nutritional content:

• Antioxidants – Naturally rich in polyphenols and flavonoids.

• Vitamins - Contains vitamins C and E, which protect the cells against oxidative stress.

 

Chlorella 

The green algae chlorella is a nutrient bomb with many uses:

• Protein and omega fatty acids – Important for the body's normal function.

• Iron and vitamin A – Helps to support the body's normal energy metabolism.

 

How You Can Use These Ingredients

• As a morning drinkMix the powder from these ingredients in water or juice.

• In smoothiesCombine with fruit and berries for a nutritious and tasty drink.

• Supplements to foodSprinkle over salads or use in soups for extra nutrition.

See our recipe blog for inspiration. 

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For more information about the superfood powder mix with these ingredients, read here about Detox Deluxe.

References

• Wheatgrass: Balch, P. A. (2003). Prescription for Nutritional Healing. Penguin Random House.

• Spirulina: Gershwin, M. E., & Belay, A. (2008). Spirulina i mänsklig nutrition och hälsa. CRC Press.

• Barley grass: Kulkarni, S. D., et al. (2006). “Nutritional and health benefits of wheat and barley grass powders.” Journal of Food Science and Technology.

• Blueberries: Prior, R. L., et al. (1998). “Antioxidant capacity of fruits and vegetables.” Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry.

• Chlorella: Merchant, R. E., & Andre, C. A. (2001). “A review of the clinical benefits of Chlorella.” Journal of Medicinal Food.