The liver is one of the most important organs.
It performs many vital functions everyday to keep you alive and kicking. And any damage to
it can affect your health significantly. Hi viewers and welcome back to Bestie!
The primary way in which your body expels toxins is via the liver. It detoxifies and cleanses
your body by continuously filtering the blood of poisons that enter it.
But when it becomes overworked as a result of stress or excessive exposure to toxins,
your entire system can be thrown off balance, and your health severely compromised. One of
the best ways to keep it in top shape is by eating the right foods. And in today’s video,
we will tell you about the best foods that can naturally cleanse your liver. From garlic, lemons,
turmeric, apples to kale and more, watch till the end to learn about all of them.
Green Tea: Green tea has been used as a medicinal aid for years. According to a study, drinking
green tea every day is associated with improved blood markers of liver health. It is also high in
antioxidants which protect your body against free radicals that can cause degenerative diseases.
It also helps keep your body in balance and protects against certain types of cancers.
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Garlic: Garlic is rich in sulphur and also contains good amounts of selenium.
While the former helps activate the liver enzymes that help flush out toxins from the body,
the latter helps boost the natural antioxidant enzyme levels in the liver.
Eating garlic also helps the liver fight against damage caused by oxidative stress.
Grapefruit: Grapefruit is rich in vitamin C and antioxidants, two powerful liver cleansers. Like
garlic, grapefruit contains compounds that boost the production of liver detoxification enzymes.
It also contains a compound that causes the liver to burn fat rather than store it.
Lemons: Lemons love your liver and your liver loves them right back.
They are a natural cleansing food and essentially one of the best to “get
things going” in all areas of your body. Lemons provide a wealth of antioxidants,
primarily Vitamin C, and they help your liver produce more enzymes. This gives you more energy
and helps with digestion. They are also a natural replacement for salt. This is because they’re high
in electrolytes that support your body but don’t dehydrate your cells like sodium does.
In fact, they’re often recommended as a salt replacement for individuals on a liver disease
diet. Lemons are also alkalizing to the body,
despite being acidic on their own. Once they enter the body,
they help neutralize toxins, excrete wastes, and jump start the entire digestive process.
Beetroot: Here’s what the violet on your rainbow plate of veggies can do for your liver.
Beetroots contain antioxidants, flavonoids, phenolic acids,
and vitamin C which protect the liver against oxidative stress from cancer-causing agents.
If you have beetroot regularly, your liver would be protected from toxic compounds. Beet juice
made from 1 large beetroot is safe for daily consumption. Drink the juice 2–3 days a week.
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Nuts: The healthy fat and nutrients – including vitamin E – content in nuts
makes them good for the liver. One study found that regular consumption of nuts
improved the levels of enzymes in the liver. Additionally, it was found that men who ate
fewer nuts were at a higher risk of developing non-alcoholic fatty liver disease as opposed
to those that ate more. A handful of nuts, up to 1 oz, every day is recommended for good health.
Olive Oil: Switch your bottle of vegetable oil with olive oil for healthy liver functioning.
One study found that consuming olive oil every day improved liver enzyme and fat
levels. Participants also noted a decrease in liver fat as well as better blood flow in
the liver. Olive oil can also improve blood levels of liver enzymes. It is recommended
that you have 1 teaspoon or about 7 milliliters of olive oil every day.
Turmeric: No cleanse list would be complete without the anti-inflammatory and natural
healing spice turmeric. It has been used to treat liver problems for centuries.
The curcumin in turmeric prevents fat accumulation in the liver.
It also raises the natural antioxidants involved in the detoxification of the liver.
Include about 3 grams of powdered turmeric root in your diet every day.
However, if you suffer from inflammatory bowel syndrome, reduce the dosage. Additionally,
in order to increase the absorbability of curcumin, combine it with black pepper.
Broccoli: Shaped like mini trees, broccoli gives life to your body.
Its bright green hues indicate the high level of antioxidants and chlorophyll found in it.
Broccoli is high in fiber that naturally cleanses the body from carcinogens and other toxins.
Broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, and other members of the cruciferous veggie family
also contain a compound which helps the liver produce certain enzymes.
These help in the removal of toxins and aid in digestion. Broccoli is also a good source of
fat-soluble Vitamin E, an especially important antioxidant for the liver.
Sweet Potatoes: Sweet potatoes, along with carrots and winter squash like butternut and pumpkin
are all rich in beta-carotene. This is a natural anti-inflammatory nutrient your body loves.
Beta carotene is converted to Vitamin A in the body, directly in the liver. It’s important to
get your Vitamin A through beta-carotene rich foods in place of supplements.
Supplements with too much Vitamin A can be toxic to the liver since it is a fat-soluble vitamin.
This means more gets stored than excreted. Sweet potatoes and other foods rich in Vitamin A,
however, do not cause liver toxicity and can not be stored for long-term use like supplements can.
Sweet potatoes are also rich in fiber and Vitamin C,
other cleansing and immunity-boosting nutrients that help your liver function at its best.
Apples: Apples are rich in pectin, the soluble fiber that helps remove toxins
and cholesterol from the blood, which helps your liver big time. They’re also rich in malic acid,
a naturally cleansing nutrient that removes carcinogens and other toxins from the blood.
Granny Smith apples are especially rich in malic acid, along with being one of the most
antioxidant-rich apple varieties. All apples are great for your liver, however, but be sure
to choose organic apples since they’re one of the worst sources of pesticides.
Coffee: Although we’ve all heard that too much coffee is bad for you,
moderate amounts of this popular beverage can have real health benefits.
This includes a reduced risk of liver disease. Multiple studies have shown that people who drink
coffee are less likely to develop liver cirrhosis compared with non-coffee drinkers. Coffee may
also boost liver health by regulating liver enzymes, a common marker of this organ’s health.
Fatty Fish: Fatty fish such as salmon,
sardines, and herring are a good source of omega-3 fatty acids. Studies suggest that
cirrhosis-damaged livers have lower levels of these fatty acids compared with healthy ones,
and that increasing omega-3s may help with this disease long-term. Omega-3s also have
anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties, and might help reduce fatty liver disease.
That said, if you eat seafood, be sure to choose fish that is low in mercury to avoid further liver
damage. If you don’t like fish, taking fish oil for fatty liver offers some of the same benefits.
Milk Thistle: A natural herbal remedy, the milk thistle can be enjoyed in an herbal tea
that’s great for your liver. Some fans of the ingredient also use it in smoothies and salads.
Silymarin, an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compound
in the seeds, can offer protection not just from toxins in your diet,
but also from drugs like Tylenol that cause damage when taken in high doses. Research
suggests it may even help rejuvenate and repair your liver by aiding the growth of new cells.
Avocados: We rarely think of avocados as a cleansing food. But these nutritional
powerhouses lower cholesterol and dilate blood vessels while blocking
artery-destroying toxicity. Avocados contain a nutrient called glutathione, which blocks
at least thirty different carcinogens while helping the liver detoxify synthetic chemicals.
Apart from liver cleansing benefits, avocados have a wide range of health benefits for your body.
Learn what they are by watching “Eating Avocado Every Day For A Week Will Do This To Your Body”
Now, back to Superfoods That Will Clear Your Liver Of Toxins
Berries: Cleanse your body naturally by giving it plenty of berries rich in polyphenols and
anthocyanins. These nutrients are potent anti-inflammatory agents and powerful
antioxidants. One study found that berries were especially effective in preventing fatty liver.
Lingonberries, in particular, decreased body fat significantly in test subjects on a high fat diet.
Cabbage: Cabbage contains numerous anticancer and antioxidant compounds and helps the liver
break down excess hormones. It also cleanses the digestive tract and
neutralizes some of the damaging compounds found in cigarette smoke
and second-hand smoke. It also strengthens the liver’s ability to detoxify.
Kale: Steam some kale to benefit from its powerful anti-cancer and antioxidant compounds
that help cleanse the body of harmful substances. It is also high in fiber,
which helps cleanse the intestinal tract. Like cabbage,
kale helps neutralize compounds found in cigarette smoke and strengthens liver cleansing.
Prickly Pear: Prickly pear is a type of edible cactus which was used in traditional medicine
as a treatment for liver disease. One study found that the extract of this plant
reduced symptoms of a hangover, including nausea, dry mouth, and lack of appetite.
This benefit was magnified when they ate the extract before drinking alcohol. Since alcohol is
broken down by the liver, the researchers looked into the exact effect of the extract on the liver.
They found that it reduced inflammation, which often occurs after drinking alcohol.
While these superfoods can rid your liver of toxins, it is very important
to recognise the signs of liver damage at an early stage so that you can tackle it.
Learn more about these signs by watching:
10 Warning Signs That Your Liver Is Full Of Toxins
Or
6 Early Warning Signs Of Liver Damage
What’s your favourite superfood that you like to eat everyday? Let us know in the comments below!