{"id":644,"date":"2017-06-09T07:16:30","date_gmt":"2017-06-09T07:16:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/simplyhealth.io\/?p=644"},"modified":"2021-05-12T13:54:44","modified_gmt":"2021-05-12T13:54:44","slug":"10-foods-cleanse-liver","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/simplyhealth.io\/10-foods-cleanse-liver\/","title":{"rendered":"15 Foods That Cleanse Your Liver"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"Your liver affects many processes within your body, including metabolizing fat, breaking up proteins and changing them into amino acids, which affects energy. The liver plays a big role in flushing out your system and keeping your overall body healthy. Eating right can help your liver not have to work as hard, and ensures your body is as free as toxins as possible.<\/p>\n

Many small changes to your diet, such as swapping out the bread you\u2019re eating or throwing some extra toppings on a salad or yogurt, can help improve your liver functioning. While some of the products can only be found at a health food store or other specialty shop, most can be found at any local store; cleansing your liver is as simple as buying a snack from your neighborhood store.<\/p>\n

1.Vegetables<\/h3>\n

Just like your parents always said, you need to eat your vegetables<\/a>. They will help with liver function either raw or cooked. Even if you don\u2019t want to eat them, juicing them or indulging in smoothies with fruits that help disguise the vegetables is a good option to get large servings of vegetables.<\/p>\n

Veggies help reduce acid levels, and some contain beta-carotene which helps with flushing out toxins and reducing liver fat. Try upping your intake of carrots, beets, broccoli, cabbage, spinach, arugula and other veggies. Throw in some herbs like mint or cilantro for added flavor.<\/p>\n

\"\"2. Flavor additions<\/h3>\n

Garlic<\/a> helps activate liver enzymes, which assist with flushing out toxins. Garlic contains a large amount of selenium and allicin, which also help with cleansing the liver.<\/p>\n

Turmeric boosts liver function by helping enzymes which flush out toxins. Throw some garlic and\/or turmeric into a stew, soup or vegetable dish for a flavorful meal that will boost liver functioning.<\/p>\n

Lentils also provide flavor, the perfect amount of fiber in a stew or soup, and are easy to digest, which also benefits the liver. Add ginger, parsley, dandelion root and other flavors for additional depth to your recipes and liver boosting.<\/p>\n

\"\"3. Citrus fruit<\/h3>\n

Fruits like oranges, grapefruit<\/a>, limes and lemons are high in antioxidants and vitamin C, which bolster the liver cleansing process as it assists with synthesizing toxins into substances that are easily absorbed by water.<\/p>\n

Try juicing these fruits into fresh juice\/lemonade, enjoy the whole fruit as a snack, or try adding them to smoothie. A refreshing glass of lemon water is a popular choice for liver cleansing.<\/p>\n

A glass of freshly squeezed juice in the morning is thought to stimulate liver functioning. These fruits also help increase liver enzymes that assist with detoxing by flushing out carcinogens and other such toxins.<\/p>\n

\"\"4. Green tea<\/h3>\n

Not only relaxing, green tea<\/a> is also a delicious way to detox. It is full of catechins, a compound that improves liver function by helping prevent accumulation of fat and other toxins on the liver.<\/p>\n

Only green tea, not green tea extract, has been proven to help with liver function though. Try hot or iced green tea, or use actual green tea in other ways like green tea ice cream, but avoid just using green tea extract.<\/p>\n

Some find green tea to be an acquired taste; if you haven\u2019t acquired it yet, try it watered down, mixed with another tea or with lemonade.<\/p>\n

\"\"5. Avocados<\/h3>\n

Though a vegetable, avocados<\/a> deserve to be their own category due to their uniqueness.<\/p>\n

Avocados are high in nutrients, and are often called a \u201csuperfood.\u201d They help increase glutathione, which is a compound the liver needs to flush out toxins.<\/p>\n

It is also believed to boost the liver\u2019s cleansing power; some research has supported a finding that eating just 1-2 avocados a week for one month will repair liver damage. Try this superfood by eating it by itself, in a smoothie, on avocado toast, as a salad topping or as guacamole.<\/p>\n

\"\"6. Apples<\/h3>\n

While rumored to be great for your teeth, apples<\/a> also contain high levels of pectin, which is needed to help flush toxins from the digestive tract.<\/p>\n

This improves the digestive tract, and makes the entire liver cleansing process easier. Add your \u201capple a day\u201d to your diet by eating it plain, baked into a baked good like apple bread, try apple slices with caramel or cinnamon, blend them into a smoothie, or use them as a yogurt topping.<\/p>\n

Puree them into applesauce, or juice them for fresh apple juice for yourself or a little one.<\/p>\n

\"\"7. Oils<\/h3>\n

Certain oils, when used in moderation, help improve liver function, just be sure to be clear of what oil you\u2019re looking at. The \u201cgood\u201d oils include olive, coconut, walnut, sesame seed, hemp and flaxseed oil<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Keep in mind that these are not the typical oils commonly found in kitchens like canola oil or corn oil. These oils help provide a lipid base, which absorbs toxins in the body, thus relieving some of the liver\u2019s burden. Try replacing any bad oils with good ones in your everyday cooking\/baking.<\/p>\n

Some people take it a step further with \u201cshots\u201d of oil and oil flushes, but a simple swap in your cooking will help.<\/p>\n

\"\"8. Grains<\/h3>\n

Like oils, not all grains<\/a> are created equal. Wheat, flour or other \u201ctraditional\u201d grains do not assist with liver cleaning.<\/p>\n

Rather, millet, quinoa and buckwheat help with liver cleansing. This is particularly important for individuals who are sensitive to gluten or are gluten-intolerant, as such gluten issues have been tied to liver enzyme abnormalities.<\/p>\n

Try replacing your breads, pastas, rice, and oats with these alternatives. For example, replace a white rice bowl for a quinoa bowl to boost your liver function. This replacement will help lighten the work your liver has to do.<\/p>\n

\"\"9. Walnuts<\/h3>\n

Walnuts<\/a> are high in omega-3 fatty acids and glutathione, as well as arginine. These help detoxify ammonia which is linked to several disease,, and support liver cleansing.<\/p>\n

Additionally, walnuts help with oxygenating blood. Walnuts are a great salad topping, or good on yogurt or a smoothie bowl. To get the full benefit of the walnuts, ensure they are liquefied by chewing fully, or by blending them into a smoothie or adding to a juice.<\/p>\n

There are also extracts to try instead of eating whole walnuts if the extract would be an easier addition to your diet.<\/p>\n

\"\"10. Seeds<\/h3>\n

Though most of us don\u2019t commonly snack on seeds (except maybe sunflower seeds), they can be great additions to your diet to help cleanse your liver. Try adding chia<\/a>, papaya, pumpkin, hemp, brazil or flax seeds to your yogurt, granola, oatmeal or smoothies.<\/p>\n

These seeds contain healthy fats, which are beneficial to your liver. Many also contain selenium and minerals, which are also great for liver detoxing. If the seeds themselves don\u2019t suit your diet, try the seeds available as oils like hemp seed oil, or try an extract like papaya seed extract.<\/p>\n

You can also dry them or grind them up to make them less noticeable when added to food.<\/p>\n

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11. Fermented Foods<\/h3>\n

Kimchi<\/a> and sauerkraut are excellent examples of foods that contain high amounts of probiotic bacteria and beneficial enzymes that aid digestion. These compounds have a potent anti-inflammatory effect on the gut and support the health of the trillions of biomes living in your GI tract. As a result of feeding your biomes with prebiotic fiber, you reduce swelling of the intestinal wall, stopping systemic inflammation in its tracks.<\/p>\n

This anti-inflammatory effect of fermented foods reduced stress on the liver, allowing it to regenerate from stress associated with the accumulation of toxins. The liver is the only organ that regenerates tissues, allowing you to recover from environmental stresses placed on the organ through filtration of air and fluids, along with toxins found in foods as well.<\/p>\n

Try to get a serving of this beneficial prebiotic fiber in each of your meals to enhance the health of your liver with their cleansing effect.<\/p>\n

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12. Pineapple and Papaya<\/h3>\n

Pineapple<\/a> and papaya are examples of fruits that contain prebiotic fiber. As discussed, prebiotic fiber is the favorite food of your gut biomes, and eating this fruit improves your gut health tremendously. Recent research into the effects of gut biomes on our intestinal health shows that our biomes may be responsible for our general health, more than we care to realize.<\/p>\n

Systemic inflammation is the number one cause for the development of illnesses and disease in the body. Since more than 70-percent of our immune system resides in the digestive tract, it makes sense that the health of our biomes and the overall flora balance in our gut determines our immune efficiency.<\/p>\n

If you eat junk food all day long, the chances are you\u2019re going to develop some form of disease more frequently than those people who choose to eat a diet of healthy foods that include prebiotic fiber from fruits and vegetables.<\/p>\n

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13. Coffee<\/h3>\n

You\u2019ve probably heard conflicting information about how much coffee<\/a> you should drink during the day, and whether or not it\u2019s good for your health. It turns out that coffee is good for us, in moderation. Drinking one or two cups of coffee every day allows our liver to benefit from the potent antioxidant compounds found in the nations favorite drink.<\/p>\n

However, how much coffee, and what type of coffee your drink plays a significant role in whether or not it\u2019s good for your health. Most coffee brands package coffee wet, and as a result, it develops a mold that\u2019s terrible for our health. If you drink filter coffee, make sure it\u2019s a reputable brand with an established reputation.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t exceed the two cup a day limit. Drinking too much joe during the day leads to the development of overstimulation of the nervous system, which has a counter-effect on the liver by increasing blood pressure and levels of anxiety and stress.<\/p>\n

14. Cranberries and Blueberries<\/h3>\n

\"\"Blueberries<\/a> and cranberries come packed with potent antioxidants in every serving. These delicious berries contain high levels of anthocyanins, plant polyphenols that give the fruit their dark, vibrant colors and sweet flavor. These phytonutrients have a potent detoxifying effect on the liver, clearing out any toxins while removing free-radicals from the blood that create liver cell oxidation and death \u2013 leading to the development of the signs of aging, such as wrinkles.<\/p>\n

Eating the berries whole, or juicing them is an excellent way to sad them into your diet. However, the beneficial fiber in the berries makes it better to consume them whole, rather than juice them. Berries also contain a significant amount of vitamins and minerals which are excellent for your health as well.<\/p>\n

Juice them, add them to salads and cereals, or toss them into the blender for a morning breakfast shake that provides plenty of nutrients to help you start your day on the right foot.<\/p>\n

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15. Milk Thistle<\/h3>\n

The last ingredient for a successful liver cleansing diet \u2013 is milk thistle powder. This supplement comes from the leaves of the milk thistle<\/a> plant, a perennial shrub. Milk thistle contains a potent antioxidant called, \u201csilymarin,\u201d which cleanses the liver and improves its regenerative capabilities.<\/p>\n

Milk thistle powder is available in capsule format from your favorite online health store. We recommend you choose a leading supplement brand and consume two to three grams a day on your liver cleanse diet. Add the powder to your morning breakfast shake, and let milk thistle support your liver in removing toxins.<\/p>\n

However, it\u2019s important to note that consuming milk thistle with other medications can hinder the absorption in the liver, since the silymarin will block and drugs that have a damaging effect on your liver, such as blood pressure medication or HRT drugs. Check with your doctor before adding milk thistle to your detox list.<\/p>\n

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