Cookies on fushi.co.uk
We use cookies on our websites. You are free to manage this via your browser setting at any time. To learn more about how we use the cookies, please see our cookies policy.
Start the season on the right diet: Detox this April with Fennel
01 Nov 2018
0 comments
Read 544 Times
The gloomy weather of winter is finally disappearing and we are getting to enjoy earlier sunrises, brighter days and warmer temperatures.
This means it is time to start cutting out those winter comfort foods and looking for things that can help you to feel happier and healthier. Including detoxify ingredients in your diet can do just that.
While there are many different ingredients out there that are famed for their detoxifying values, sometimes it is the oldest and most tried-and-tested options that will really make the difference.
Fennel has been used as part of a healthy, Mediterranean diet for years and comes with a great number of benefits, including being amazing at aiding your detox.
The vegetable has a very low calorie count, which makes it perfect for low-calorie diets, especially as it has a slightly sweet liquorice flavour so it can really add depth to a meal.
As well as being incredibly low impact calorie-wise, fennel also contains a high number of antioxidants. These can help to get rid of toxins and free radicals, while some have also been found to cut down inflammation throughout the body.
On top of this, it has diuretic properties, meaning it can remove toxins through liquid and help reduce water retention, which can cause uncomfortable bloating.
You are able to eat the fennel bulb, which can be eaten raw, included in smoothies and juices or cooked - although cooking can remove some of the goodness. Alternatively, you are also able to use fennel seeds to help with stomach complaints, such as bloating and constipation.
The seeds can be chewed whole, or you can make use of them in a tea, which has similar properties and a milder taste.
Of course, many people aren't fond of the liquorice taste of fennel and prefer to opt for supplements to aid in their detox and diet. You are able to get supplements that are pure fennel, or those that contain an extract of the vegetable and other ingredients that helpful with your detox.
Our Dextoxipure cleansing capsules contain fennel and other beneficial extracts - such as ginger, garlic and rhubarb - in order to help remove pollutants and toxins from your body easily. They can be used alongside a healthy diet or as part of an April detox.
Recent Comments
- Which is the best oil for hair growth and thickness?Apr 22, 2021Thank you Emiliano for your comment. In this blog we are referring more to oils, more so than butters and while we agree with you Shea is an excellent emollient for hair, it's consistency is more buttery and it is used more as a leave-in remedy to smooth hair texture. We have suggested Coconut oil as it helps slow down hair loss by penetrating deep into your hair shaft to prevent protein loss, which in turn prevents breakage. When applied to your scalp, it simultaneously moisturises and removes build-up around your hair follicles to encourage hair growth and is one of base oils always used in Ayurveda for hair treatments. As this post is more focused for hair and not for skin, the comedogenic scale applies to skin/pores and not hair follicles. Thank you again for your feedback.
- Which is the best oil for hair growth and thickness?Apr 22, 2021Hello Zu, yes hair loss can be very stressful and this in turn amplifies the cause almost.. Perhaps with Covid, your system may have been depleted of nutrients and fighting the virus can take its toll on your immune system, so sometimes our hair and skin suffer when we have been ill. We really believe in oils for scalp massage as the best way to revive the growth and help regenerate the follicles. It may be also worth at looking at internal supplements and making sure you are getting enough of omega oils, perhaps plant based such as nuts and seeds in your diet. For external oil treatment, would recommend the Really Good Hair oil which we create with Brahmi, this herb is known to help bring the scalp back to health and improve growth. Biotin is also a good vitamin to take as a supplement to help with hair growth so do look into that. So hope these tips will be helpful for you.
- Which is the best oil for hair growth and thickness?Apr 22, 2021I, am very surprised that your article did not include Organic Shea Butter and that coconut oil, is your number one choice for hair growth and thickness. According to the comedogenic scale, coconut oil, has a rating of (4), on a scale from (0), to (5), on clogging your pores. Why would anyone put coconut oil, on their hair or skin knowing the pores will get clogged up. Shea Butter, on the other hand has a (0), rating on the comedogenic scale, which is great for dry hair and skin and won't clog up your pores.
- Which is the best oil for hair growth and thickness?Mar 29, 2021Thank you for your very informative article. I suffered COVID in December, 2020, and in February I started experience extreme hair loss and all my hair jus falls like a person who is under going Chemo therapy. It's very depressing. Had to cut off all my hair and even the little that is left is falling off daily not sure what to do. Please suggest something.
- Carrot Oil for Face Mar 15, 2021Hello :) You can use carrot oil only in small drops on your skin in the morning/during the day since it is highly potent. Carrot oil is rich in vitamins and is a very effective moisturiser. You can also mix a few drops of Carrot Oil with your favorite face cream. You can do that at least twice a week or include it in your daily skincare routine. Hope this helps.
- Carrot Oil for Face Mar 15, 2021Can I use the carrot oil in the day time? Because I am using Vitamin c serum in the night. Please advise. Thanks
