Top 5 detoxifying foods

Tomatoes are a great food to include in one's diet for health and wellness. - Photos shutterstock.com/AFP

Include these foods in your diet for health and wellness.

THERE is no such thing as a truly detoxifying food, according to Nathalie Negro, a nutritionist at French weight loss resort Thermes de Brides-les-Bains. Nonetheless, most fruits and vegetables are rich in potassium and low in sodium, which means that they have particularly effective diuretic properties. They may also be rich in antioxidants, namely in the form of pigments, which can reduce damage to cells and slow the process of cell ageing. When planning menus with a focus on health and wellness, these five foods are among those to include without hesitation.