19 Foods That Naturally Detox Radiation

With radioactive isotopes detected in rainwater in Minnesota and other states, some people are looking into iodine supplements and other ways to protect the long-term health of their families.

While there are a lot of drawbacks to using iodine, there are plenty of foods that naturally protect our bodies from radiation.

Here's 19 of the best:

    Brown rice

    Seaweed

    Kelp

    Miso

    Pumpkin

    Spirulina

    Bee pollen

    Wheat grass

    Rosemary

    Blue-green algae

    Beets

    Garlic

    Ginger

    Alfalfa sprouts

    Broccoli

    Onions

    Olive oil

    Leafy greens

    Apples and other sources of pectin

These foods protect the body from radiation in different ways.  For instance, brown rice is high in fiber and phosphorous, which help remove harmful toxins from the body.  Sea vegetables contain a polysaccharide that binds to radioactive strontium to help eliminate it from the body, as well as being high in natural iodine.  Pectin has also been shown to bind to radioactive residues, and Cysteine (in onions) binds with and deactivates radioactive isotopes.  Alfalfa sprouts and greens are high in chlorophyll, which has been shown to help protect against radiation damage, as well.

Keep in mind that you should aim for organic and be aware of the sources.  For example, fresh sprouted alfalfa sprouts from your windowsill are preferable to those shipped from thousands of miles away (and possibly doused with those isotopes).