Think of your liver as your bodies filter - similar to any filter (air, oil, fuel.......) It's job is to filter out the bad stuff and let the good stuff flow right on through. The liver also converts nutrients into essential blood components and stores nutrients and minerals for later use. It also produces enzymes, releases proteins, balances hormones, and is a critical part of our immune system.
So, what can we do to protect this vital organ? The best thing is to eat right. Eliminate the processed food like substances that simply put - put a strain on the liver. Then fill your diet with good, clean foods (ie fruits, vegetables, lean proteins.....) Some of the top foods for supporting your liver include:
So, what can we do to protect this vital organ? The best thing is to eat right. Eliminate the processed food like substances that simply put - put a strain on the liver. Then fill your diet with good, clean foods (ie fruits, vegetables, lean proteins.....) Some of the top foods for supporting your liver include:
- Garlic - helps activate enzymes that flush toxins as well as aiding in the cleansing of your liver
- Grapefruit - helps flush carcinogens and toxins as well as providing antioxidant support
- Beets - high in plant flavonoids which can improve overall liver function
- Leafy greens - have the ability to neutralize metals, chemicals, and pesticides which may be in our foods
- Green Tea - full of plant antioxidants to improve liver function
- Avocados - help your body produce a particular antioxidant (glutathione) which your liver needs to filter out harmful materials.
- Cruciferous veggies - like broccoli or brussel sprouts, increase the amount of organic material in our body to increase enzyme production
- Lemons - full of vitamin C, but also cleanse and aid digestion (just be sure to protect your tooth enamel. Sucking on lemons is BAD for your teeth)
- Turmeric - helps digest fat, helps flush toxins, helps produce bile
- Walnuts - full of glutathione and omega 3 fatty acids - which support the liver through their cleansing process.