Healthy Helping Hands – Six Foods & Supplements to Keep Your Detox Going Strong

We’re almost at the midway point of January, which means most of us have already stumbled on our New Year’s resolutions to eat better, sleep more and generally keep ourselves a health kick. There’s no shame in faltering, just start again and concentrate on the good stuff. Here are six foods and supplements worth opting for on your healthy body overhaul… every little helps! _______________________________________________________   Foodie Fix: Lemons They’re not the most glamorous of the detox foods but the humble lemon packs a powerful punch. No doubt you’ll have heard of the slice of lemon in hot water to kick off your day, but do you know why? Lemon stimulates the release of enzymes, and helps to convert toxins to a form that can more easily be excreted from the body. It’s also a great way to get your Vitamin C.   One A Day Wonder: Kelkin Revive An ever-depleting supply of these little wonder tablets has sat on the Her.ie beauty desk since January 1^st. Revive, an effervescent vitamin tablet that dissolves easily in a glass of water, contains a balance of B Vitamins, minerals and guarana. Designed to help your mental performance, this cranberry-flavoured find will help give you the kick you need to take on these dreary winter mornings. RRP - €8.49 for 20 tablets.   Foodie Fix: Chia Seeds Add these little marvels to yoghurts, breakfast cereals and salads as a super source of healthy omega-3 fats and fibre. These wonder seeds, from a flowering plant native to Mexico, have been hailed worldwide for their notable health benefits, including energy-boosting properties and aid digestion, as well as lowering cholesterol.   One A Day Wonder: MegaRed Omega-3 Krill Oils There are countless studies showing how beneficial fish oils are to your body, but if you’re struggling to get your fix through diet alone, opt for a supplement too. MegaRed is a new range of omega-3 food supplements containing omega-3 krill oil, which is scientifically proven to support a healthy heart. Containing high quality, pure Antarctic krill, these capsules are a concentrated source of the essential omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA. Bonus; they come without a horrible fishy aftertaste. Trust us, we checked. RRP - €17.99 for one month supply.   Foodie Fix: Coconut Oil Do not fall into the trap of thinking all oils are bad for you. They are not. Good fats are crucial to a healthy body, so stop thinking of fat as the enemy. The key is choosing said ‘good’ fats and knowing what to look for. Miranda Kerr has gushed about her love of coconut oil, and have you seen her lately? So, how does it work? Well, coconut oil can help improve insulin use throughout the body, boost thyroid function and increase metabolism. It also aids in digestion, and helps your body absorb fat-soluble vitamins. You can even apply it directly to your skin and hair for an immediate beauty-boosting treatment, but ingesting about two tablespoons a day will give you the best results.   One A Day Wonder: Viviscal The Kardashians and Miley Cyrus are just some of the celebrity fans of this supplement, which claims to boost healthy hair growth from within. If your tresses are looking a little neglected and showing signs of over-styling, opt for this supplement, which contains Biotin and Zinc to help maintain normal healthy hair growth from within, and the proprietary marine protein complex AminoMar C™ . RRP -  €39.95 for 60 tablets