If you went a little overboard during the Holidays, you must now be feeling the urge to eat clean. We are sure you are not looking for those calorie-deprivation diets in disguise, and we are not going to feed you with one. Yes, exercising and cutting back on alcohol can do wonders, but there can be nothing better than a proper diet to get your body back on track. So make sure that you include these healthy foods in your meal to get rid of that extra junk left from your big New Year feast.

1. Dark Leafy Greens

Eat them raw, add them to your smoothies or saute them with some olive oil, there are tons of ways to get leafy greens into your diet. Leafy greens will boost your chlorophyll level in your digestive track which will, in turn, help rid environmental toxins like herbicides and smog. Yoga Poses to Detox Your Way to a Fabulous New Year!

2. Lemon

An excellent source of vitamin C, lemon can help your body detox. Drinking lemon water first thing in the morning can be a great way to alkalise your body and aid in digestion. Did you know drinking lemon water on an empty stomach can help burn fat too?

3. Kiwi

There is no secret that fruit is a must for a healthy diet, but full of antioxidants and fibre, kiwis, can help remove the toxins from your body. So if you have filled up your stomach with butter and booze this New Year, there can be no better way to make amends than eating a bowl of kiwi. Ajwain Health Benefits: From Weight Loss to Detox, 5 Reasons Why You Should Add Carom Seeds to Your Meals Right Now!

4. Cabbage

It's true that in many countries people eat cabbage for luck and prosperity around the New Year, but the humble cabbage is also known for its liver-cleansing properties. Simply mix apples, cabbage and walnuts for a crisp treat wonderful for your palate as well as for your liver.

5. Beetroot

Rich in fibre, beetroot can aid in the production of antioxidant enzymes in the liver. This, in turn, will help the liver and gall bladder eliminate the bile from the body. Here's How You Avoid Sugar Detox Effects

6. Ginger and Garlic

Ginger and garlic are both excellent to help your body get rid of the free radicals built up in the body. So make yourself a healthy soup or a stir-fry and don't shy away from seasoning it with some ginger and garlic.

7. Green Tea

If you have overdone on the butter and oil in New Year, you would definitely want to be drinking a lot of liquids right now. High in catechin, green tea can be a great choice to speed up your liver function and increase the production of enzymes that helps in detoxification.

If you are trying to flush the toxins out of your body, being bloated or constipated is the last thing you would want to be. So make sure that you choose whole grains over refined grains to keep your bowel movements regular.

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