WE all know we should eat more fresh, whole foods – but all too often do not manage it. The UK gets through more ultra-processed foods than any other European country and we have one of the world’s highest levels of alcohol consumption per capita. Today, I look at ways to help cut out the bad stuff and cleanse your body.
THE first step when it comes to detoxing from ultra-processed foods is to gradually eliminate them from your diet. Want to try? Let Yuka be your new bestie. I love it.
It is free and all you do is zap a barcode and it tells you if food is bad, poor or excellent and then breaks it down to show the additives, salt, sugar and nutritional value of each. It also gives you an alternative food to try that is less ultra processed . This is the best health app I have tried, especially when you think UPF has been linked to cancer, Alzheimer’s and more.
See yuka.io/en . HAVING a steam has been used for detoxification since ancient times.
They are typically kept somewhere around 110 degrees with a humidity of up to 100 per cent. Regular use can help your lungs expel more toxins than normal, while sweating opens up the pores to help cleanse the outer skin. A ten to 15-minute session has been shown to help people flush out potentially dangerous chemical irritants.
One Chinese study found heavy metals were excreted in greater quantities through sweat than urine. Many local leisure clubs have them. David Lloyd has clubs across the UK with spa retreats, gyms and classes.
