Think of all the processed foods, additives, preservatives and environmental pollution we face everyday.
Our bodies need a little extra love and would appreciate a boost every once-in-a-while to keep things running smoothly.
Think of your liver as your own body filtration system. Everything we eat and drink, as well as many things we inhale and even absorb through the skin, gets filtered through your liver.
One of the main ways that the body rids itself of toxins is through the liver. The liver regulates most of the chemical levels in the blood and excretes a product called bile to help break down fats, preparing them for digestion and absorption. All of the blood that leaves the stomach and the intestines passes through the liver, where the blood is processed, broken down, balanced and made into nutrients for the body to use. The liver is constantly working to detoxify blood and produce bile to store essential vitamins, minerals and iron. When the liver isn’t functioning properly, the digestion process — especially the digestion of fats —is greatly affected.
There are tons of liver detox plans and the majority of them are fantastic. But to keep your liver running smoothly all the time, just incorporate these six important foods into your diet to maintain a happy and healthy liver!
Avocados: We really don't need another reason to eat avocados but they are a super food for the liver. Adding more avocados to your diet can help your body produce a type of antioxidant called glutathione, which is needed for our livers to filter out harmful materials. Avocado boats for lunch, dinner or a snack is a quick and simple way to add them to your diet.
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Grapefruit: Eating or drinking grapefruit juice can help your liver flush out carcinogens and toxins. This fruit is also high in both, vitamin C and antioxidant properties. *Try broiling half of a grapefruit, then spread ½ teaspoon of raw honey and sprinkle a little cinnamon on the top for a little crunch, similar to a brulee!
Beets: Beets are high in plant-flavonoids, which can improve the overall functions of your liver. They support detoxification and help to purify your blood and liver. My favorite way to eat beets - roast them!
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Leafy Greens: Leafy greens, like spinach and lettuce, have the ability to neutralize metals, chemicals and pesticides that may be in our foods, and act as a protective mechanism for the liver. Lettuce has a diuretic effect and its watery nature helps flush toxins from the body. Arugula Sulphurous chemicals in arugula stimulate circulation, strengthen the liver and have mild diuretic and laxative properties. Eat raw and fresh, as arugula begins to lose its nutrients soon after picking. Just them to your smoothie or here is a delicious recipe for Spaghetti Squash with Arugula Mint Pesto.
Green Tea: Green tea is full of plant antioxidants known as catechins, which have been known to improve the functions of our liver.
https://www.liversupport.com/how-green-tea-protects-against-liver-fibrosis/
Cruciferous Vegetables: Cooked cruciferous veggies, like broccoli and brussels sprouts, also increase the amount of glucosinolate (organic compounds) in our bodies that helps create enzyme production for digestion. *Try swapping out mashed potatoes for mashed cauliflower.
Happiness
Michelle G xxo
