As most of you probably know, the liver is an organ which filters, processes, and dissolves everything which passes through our body. It also detoxifies the blood and helps it clot, dissolve chemicals, drugs, and alcohol and produces bile and glucose- two vital substances for optimal health.
However, when the liver becomes overburdened with toxins and pollutants, its efficiency can decrease. In addition to the drugs, chemicals, and alcohol, the liver is also overwhelmed by fried and processed foods, particularly if these foods are your diet staple. So, what can we do to preserve the liver’s good shape?
One of the best ways is through an improvement of your diet- eat foods that are whole and good for this important organ and avoid processed and refined ones. Another detox remedy you can try without fearing any toxins and chemicals is the one we will share in today’s article. It is a combination of apples and beets- two powerful ingredients.
Continue reading the article to find out more…
The Power of Apple Juice & Beets
Did you know that a regular consumption of homemade, fresh apple juice with beet supplement in a ratio of 10 to 1 is not just good for the liver, but for the gallbladder too? Opt for a glass of the juice on a daily basis. Make sure you use organic apples only and a quality beet supplement.
Flaxseed Oil’s Power
Another beneficial method to improve the liver function and detoxify the whole body is with the help of flaxseed oil. Opt for a tsp to a tsp and a half. Moreover, make sure you prepare a mixture of minced flaxseed, pumpkin seeds, and sesame seeds and consume 4 tbsp of it on a daily basis to boost your body’s omega-3s.
If you want to get omega-3s from animal products, opt for fish oil capsules, for example, 1000 to 2000 mg per day. And, regularly eat fish from northern seas like mackerel, two to four times on a weekly basis.
Foods to Eat & Help Detox the Liver
- Citrus fruits
Fruits like limes, lemons, and oranges improve the detox capacity of the liver.
- Garlic
Garlic is a vegetable abundant in selenium- a mineral which aids in the detoxification of the liver and activates the enzymes that help the body get rid of toxins naturally.
- Cruciferous veggies
Veggies like cauliflower and broccoli are rich in glucosinolate that improves the production of detox enzymes in the liver.
- Green leafy veggies
Veggies like kale and spinach are abundant in chlorophyll a substance which detoxifies the blood and neutralizes heavy metals and keeps the liver safe from harm.
- Turmeric
This plant aids the enzymes which remove toxins and also possesses antioxidant power that repairs liver cells.
- Walnuts
These nuts are abundant in arginine, an amino acid, and help the liver in the detoxification of ammonia.
- Green tea
Green tea is rich in catechins which are plant-based antioxidants that better the functioning of the liver. Go with green tea only, not green tea extract.
- Avocados
This superfood will cleanse the arteries and boost the body’s production of glutathione- a compound which helps the liver’s removal of toxins.
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