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According to the International Agency for Research on Cancer, 80%

of all cancers are attributed to environmental factors rather than
genetic factors, and carcinogenic chemicals and toxins can cause
serious illness and disease. With all the toxins in our environment,
we must consume foods that protect us and help us detox
naturally. The next five superfoods and beverages are going to
cleanse you naturally.

Many of our drinking bottles themselves contain BPA (Bisphenol
A). BPs has been shown to mimic estrogen and interfere with

hormone levels, which can increase the risk of breast, prostate and
ovarian cancers. I recommend substituting with a BPA-free or glass
bottle.

I know a lot of people wanting to detox also want to lose weight.
Water can help with weight loss. If you have toxins in your water,
those toxins get stored in your fat cells. They won’t leave your body

until you reduce your toxic exposure.

Have you ever exercised and not felt like your
body was losing weight as fast as it should?
That can be due to toxicity, and a major source
of toxins today, is our water...