According to experts, it is important to help the liver, kidneys and lymphatic system to eliminate toxins that may be in the body. To carry out this process there are some natural remedies such as oatmeal and apple smoothies.
For specialists, it is important to detoxify the body to eliminate This overload of toxins can cause fatigue, irritability, headaches, anxiety, insomnia, skin problems, cellulite, obesity, fluid retention and muscle pain, as indicated by the website The universal.
To eliminate these toxins, one recommendation is to resort to natural remedies such as the oatmeal and apple smoothie.
Oatmeal is a cereal rich in beta-glucans, which provide nutrients to control blood glucose, “especially in people who are overweight or have type 2 diabetes″ explains the website Healthline. Specialists also indicate that oats are rich in vitamin B1, B6, iron, phosphorus and magnesium.
For its part, the apple can serve for the detoxification of the body due to the pectin and antioxidants that they contain in their skin, as determined by a study carried out by the Department of Nutrition of the University of Florida, in the United States.
In better with health indicate that The remedy with oatmeal and green apple is recommended for people who suffer from mild constipation, also for those who have heavy digestions.
According to the aforementioned portal, these two foods contain fiber “which helps promote intestinal transit and the expulsion of waste.”
Thanks to the virtues of oatmeal and apple, this smoothie is recommended as a supplement when looking to lose weight, because losing kilos in a healthy way must be accompanied by a healthy diet and the practice of sports activity on a regular basis.
According to the report of the Spanish Nutrition Foundation (FEN) “oats have a high content of iron, magnesium, zinc, phosphorus, thiamin (vitamin B1), vitamin B6 and folate, as well as being a source of potassium and vitamin E” . Another nutrient for which oatmeal stands out is its high fiber content.
Regulating cholesterol levels to have a healthy lifestyle is also achieved with the consumption of oats, thanks to its content of beta-glucans.
Oatmeal with green apple is also recommended in the process to control the level of sugar in the body. According to better with health, This smoothie is ideal for diabetics and “also helps to get the metabolism going.”
Satisfying the appetite is another of its benefits, for this reason it is recommended to take it at breakfast. Avoid snacking to be satiated until the time of a mid-morning meal and lunch, it is a benefit after taking this shake to maintain the ideal weight.
Help produce an enzyme called lecithin in the liver. This element is important because it serves to purify the body, eliminate fat and “clean possible fat deposits from the arteries”, as explained Better with health.
In Gastrolab point out that this smoothie, in addition to having a very pleasant taste, also serves to prevent “from common conditions to serious illnesses.”
To prepare this shake in better with health They recommend having the following ingredients:
- 200 milliliters of water.
- 3 tablespoons of oatmeal (60 grams).
- A green apple.
- A few drops of lemon juice.
- A little bit of cinnamon powder.
- 2 ice cubes.
Preparation
- Leave those three tablespoons of oatmeal to soak in a little less than a glass of water the night before. This way it will be ready for breakfast.
- Clean the green apple well and cut it into 4 pieces. It is convenient that it be consumed with skin, since it is in the shell itself where many of its benefits are found.
- When making the smoothie, add the apple, the soaked oatmeal and that glass of water. Also add the drops of lemon juice and a little cinnamon powder until you have a very homogeneous smoothie.
- When serving you can include two ice cubes.