You cannot survive without a functioning
liver. You can live with only part of
your liver,
however, living with no liver is
impossible. Your liver is your body's
largest internal organ and it helps with
detoxifying your blood,
it regulates your hormones and immune
response, it stores vitamins,
minerals, helps your blood clot, and
secretes bile which is your body's
digestive enzyme. This is why it's so
important to make sure
your liver is in great shape and in the
best health possible.
Research suggests that adding some liver
friendly foods to your diet can help you
achieve this
and in this video we share some super
foods that can help you
boost your liver health. For more up to
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The first liver friendly food on the
list is: complex carbohydrates.
These kinds of carbohydrates are rich in
essential nutrients
such as b vitamins, zinc, and they're
higher in fiber.
These essential nutrients are important
for the health of your liver and
metabolism.
Two types of complex carbs are fiber and
starch.
And some sources of dietary fiber
include fruits, vegetables,
nuts, beans, and whole grains. An important
factor to keep in mind when selecting
the right kinds of carbs is focusing on
whole grains. Some great examples of
whole grains are wild rice,
whole wheat bread, whole wheat pasta,
brown rice,
whole oats, rye, and corn. Number two:
Walnuts. Nuts which have the added
advantage of boosting your
cardiovascular health
are packed with nutrients and are great
for reducing the occurrence of liver
disease.
According to an article published in the
World Journal of Gastroenterology,
walnuts are one of the most beneficial
nuts for reducing fatty liver disease.
This is because they're so much higher
in fatty acids and antioxidants than any
other common nuts.
They contain a significantly higher
amount of omega-6 and omega-3 fatty
acids
than other nuts. Bear in mind that nuts
are high in calories and therefore
should be eaten in moderation.
Number three: Coffee. Yes you heard that
right. Your daily intake of coffee might
be more important for your health than
you could have ever imagined.
Recent studies suggest that drinking
moderate amounts of coffee may help in
preventing liver cancer,
slowing the progression of liver disease
in some people, lowering the risk of
other liver conditions
including fibrosis, which is scar tissues
that build up within the liver,
and cirrhosis, which is a late stage of
scarring within the liver.
Number four: Oily fish. Fish are high in
omega-3 fatty acids
and as previously mentioned fatty acids
are beneficial in reducing fatty liver
disease.
According to a review published in the
World Journal of Gastroenterology,
oily fish can aid in reducing
inflammation and
fat in the liver, while helping to lower
overall BMI.
Some examples of oily fish include trout,
salmon,
sardines, kippers, eels, whitebait,
mackerel, herring, and tuna. If you happen
to not like the taste of fish,
an option for getting these benefits
could be taking fish oil supplements.
Number five: Olive oil. It has been
suggested that olive oil can help reduce
the occurrence of cardiovascular and
liver diseases when it is consumed over
a long period
of time. Research suggests that olive oil
is beneficial in reducing liver enzymes
which give rise to liver disease. An
added benefit of consuming olive oil
over a period of time is that it can
help reduce
ldl or bad cholesterol levels as well as
lipids in your blood, which is basically
fat in your blood. With olive oil you'll
want to incorporate little amounts into
your diet by adding few spoons
or even sprinkles in your salad,
vegetables, and meals
because it is high in calories. Number
six: Avocados.
Avocados are very versatile fruits that
contain a good amount of monounsaturated
fats which are healthy fats.
They are also rich in vitamins and trace
minerals and have the highest fiber
content among fruits.
Research suggests that dietary fiber can
help in preventing the development of
non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.
Studies have also shown that consuming
moderate amounts of avocado
as part of your diet can help with
weight loss and overall
improved liver function test. Now that you
know some of the foods that will give
your liver some love and care,
it is important to remember that the
best ways to maintain a good healthy
liver
is by reducing the amount of alcohol you
drink, eating a good healthy diet,
drinking plenty of water, doing regular
exercise, and keeping to a healthy weight.
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