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Modern society is a sad state that produces many over-processed
livers. When we overeat or eat processed or fried foods, and, anytime we
are exposed to environmental pollutants or stress, the liver becomes
overworked and overloaded. When the liver is taxed, it can’t process
toxins and fat in an efficient way. There are many foods that can help
cleanse the liver naturally by stimulating its natural ability to clean
toxic waste from the body.
14 Foods that Cleanse the Liver Video Length: 5 minutes
In the past, I have discussed my favorite cleansing foods. This list
is a little more specific and focuses mainly on foods that can help
cleanse your liver. In addition to taking a liver-cleansing supplement, and performing at least two liver and gallbladder cleanses
per year, eating the following foods is the best way to keep your liver
healthy and functioning the way you need it to. I would encourage you
to incorporate these liver cleanse foods into your weekly diet.
1. Garlic
Just a small amount of this pungent white bulb has the ability to
activate liver enzymes that help your body flush out toxins. Garlic also
holds high amounts of allicin and selenium, two natural compounds that
aid in liver cleansing.
2. Grapefruit
High in both vitamin C and antioxidants, grapefruit increases the
natural cleansing processes of the liver. A small glass of
freshly-squeezed grapefruit juice will help boost production of the
liver detoxification enzymes that help flush out carcinogens and other
toxins.
3. Beets and Carrots
Both are extremely high in plant-flavonoids and beta-carotene; eating
beets and carrots can help stimulate and improve overall liver
function.
4. Green Tea
This liver-loving beverage is full of plant antioxidants known as
catechins, a compound known to assist liver function. Green tea is not
only delicious, it’s also a great way to improve your overall diet.
Learn more about the benefits of green tea.
5. Leafy Green Vegetables
One of our most powerful allies in cleansing the liver, leafy greens
can be eaten raw, cooked, or juiced. Extremely high in plant
chlorophylls, greens suck up environmental toxins from the blood stream.
With their distinct ability to neutralize heavy metals, chemicals and pesticides, these cleansing foods offer a powerful protective mechanism for the liver.
Try incorporating leafy greens such as bitter gourd, arugula, dandelion greens, spinach, mustard greens, and chicory
into your diet. This will help increase the creation and flow of bile,
the substance that removes waste from the organs and blood.
6. Avocados
This nutrient-dense super-food helps the body produce glutathione, a
compound that is necessary for the liver to cleanse harmful toxins.
7. Apples
High in pectin, apples hold the chemical constituents necessary for
the body to cleanse and release toxins from the digestive tract. This,
in turn, makes it easier for the liver to handle the toxic load during
the cleansing process.
8. Olive Oil
Cold-pressed organic oils such as olive, hemp and flax-seed are great
for the liver, when used in moderation. They help the body by providing
a lipid base that can suck up harmful toxins in the body. In this way,
it takes some of the burden off the liver in terms of the toxic overload
many of us suffer from.
9. Alternative Grains
It’s not only that you need alternative grains like quinoa, millet,
and buckwheat in your diet, it’s that if you’ve got wheat, flour, or
other whole grains in your diet, it’s time to make changes. Your liver
is your body’s filter for toxins, and grains that contain gluten are
full of them. A study last year found that persons who experienced
gluten sensitivities also had abnormal liver enzyme test results, and
that’s just one of many.
10. Cruciferous Vegetables
Eating broccoli and cauliflower will increase the amount of
glucosinolate in your system, adding to enzyme production in the liver.
These natural enzymes help flush out carcinogens, and other toxins, out
of our body which may significantly lower risks associated with cancer.
11. Lemons & Limes
These citrus fruits contain very high amounts of vitamin C, which
aids the body in synthesizing toxic materials into substances that can
be absorbed by water. Drinking freshly-squeezed lemon or lime juice in
the morning helps stimulate the liver.
12. Walnuts
Holding high amounts of the amino acid arginine, walnuts aid the
liver in detoxifying ammonia. Walnuts are also high in glutathione and omega-3 fatty acids, which support normal liver cleansing actions. Make sure you chew the nuts well (until they are liquefied) before swallowing.
13. Cabbage
Much like broccoli and cauliflower, eating cabbage helps stimulate
the activation of two crucial liver detoxifying enzymes that help flush
out toxins. Try eating more kimchi, coleslaw, cabbage soup and
sauerkraut.
14. Turmeric
The liver’s favorite spice. Try adding some of this detoxifying
goodness into your next lentil stew or veggie dish for an instant liver
pick-me-up. Turmeric helps boost liver detox, by assisting enzymes that actively flush out dietary carcinogens.
Tips For Doing a Liver Cleanse
Other liver cleanse foods not listed above include artichoke,
asparagus, kale, and brussel sprouts. Eating the foods listed above is a
great way to help keep your liver functioning properly. However, for
best results, I recommend performing a liver cleanse. Performing a liver cleanse at least twice a year will eliminate any foreign substances that may be trapped in your liver.
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