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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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, andchicory into your diet. This will help increase the creation
and flow of bile, the substance that removes waste from the organs and blood.
Avocados
This nutrient-dense
super-food helps the body produce glutathione, a compound that is necessary for
the liver to cleanse harmful toxins.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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. Turmerichelps
boost liver detox, by assisting enzymes that actively flush out dietary
carcinogens.
source:http://www.globalhealingcenter.com/natural-health/liver-cleanse-foods/
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