We put in our bodies an unbounded amount of junk and unhealthy food daily, and yet our body cleans itself, and converts the food into useful nutrients, while flushing out the harmful materials out. Ever thought how this is possible? If one were to thank only one body part for all the proper functioning of our bodies, it would be liver. Liver gleans all the food you take and change it to useful nutrients for the blood stream, and sends the junk as a form of feces and urine. It’s a natural filtering system of your body. It is imperative for the liver to work properly if you want a good health. While alcohol, tobacco, a lot of sugar and processed foods are bad for liver, there are a few foods which you can use daily to make your liver healthy and strong.
Fermented foods have in them a useful amount of bacteria that is produced due to fermentation. Foods like Sauerkraut, Yogurt, kimchee, kombucha have a lot of good bacteria, which deposit in the liver and boost its working. Fermented foods are great for your gut. You can avoid disastrous yet common disease like E.coli is you have fermented bacteria in your gut. These foods produce heavy metals and boost immunity of your body.
Don’t get confused by this name. This vegetable family includes Cabbage, Broccoli, Brussels sprout, raddish and likes. These vegetables are teeming with glucosinolates, a material known for its anti-toxin effect.
Spices may not have a fame for their healthy effects, but there are some “good” spices, which help your overall body parts, especially your liver. You must increase the intake of ginger, cayenne pepper, cinnamon, and turmeric to increase the power and capability of your liver.
Seed oils, especially coconut oil, extra-virgin oil are amazing for your liver. These oils are easily available in the market. You can add them in your food or beverages.
Nothing comes close to the Sea vegetables when it comes to the ability to absorb toxins. Sea vegetables are available in the markets, but you will have to do a little research. These veggies include nori, dulse, but you can literally eat any edible sea vegetable to favor your liver.
Some commonly available fruits that are useful for your liver include Apples, Avocados, Berries, Mushrooms, and Parsley