Did You Know Your Skin Could Do This?

👀 Did you know…

That your skin is the largest detoxification organ in your body!

Even though sweat is almost entirely water, studies have found that some toxins—including heavy metals and bisphenol A (BPA)—are excreted in sweat.

Here are 3 simple ways to support detoxification through the skin:

1️⃣ Sauna

2️⃣ Exercise

3️⃣ Dry Skin Brushing

The first 2 help you sweat, while the last unclogs pores and sloughs off dead skin cells.

Isn’t it fun how all the body systems actually work together?

References

Kuan WH, Chen YL, Liu CL. Excretion of Ni, Pb, Cu, As, and Hg in Sweat under Two Sweating Conditions. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2022;19(7):4323. [link]

Genuis SJ, Beesoon S, Birkholz D, Lobo RA. Human excretion of bisphenol A: blood, urine, and sweat (BUS) study. J Environ Public Health. 2012. [link]

Don’t Miss This Superfood!

Can we talk for a quick sec about chard?

Don’t pass this beauty by in the produce section!

Coming from the same plant family as spinach and beets, chard is a green leafy vegetable and one of nature’s superfoods. 

Some call it Swiss chard (although it didn’t originate in Switzerland) or rainbow chard (because its stalks can be green, yellow, or bright pink). 

Here are some of its incredible health benefits:

🥬 Excellent source of vitamin K—for blood clotting and healthy bones

🥬 Good source of magnesium—for muscle relaxation and healthy blood pressure

🥬 Good source of vitamin C—to support body collagen and immune function

🥬 High in antioxidants—like beta carotene, lutein, and zeaxanthin 

Chard has a mild flavor and is delicious sauteed or boiled. Just remember that the stalks are much thicker than the leaves and require a bit more cooking time to soften up. 

Drop me a comment—do you have a favorite way to prepare chard?

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