Dr. Charles Passler shares some easy-to-find liver cleansing foods to help your body say “see ya!”
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Of the five vital organs, the liver stands out as the fuzziest in my high school bio memories.
chiropractor, nutrition expert, and founder of Pure Change
It doesnt have its own songs a la Achy-Breaky Heart.
And, lets face it, it will never be the brain of the entire operation.
The liver plays a vital role in shepherding out what your body doesnt need.
An article in the journalCurrent Biologyexplainsthe importance of the liversaying that its a critical hub for numerous physiological processes.
Certain foods and drinks support the livers natural cleansing abilities.
TheAmerican Liver Foundations healthy eating guidelinesecho Dr. Passlers points.
It also recommends adiet rich in fibersourced from fruit, veggies, and whole grains.
Small amounts of non-red meat, as well as low-fat dairy and healthy monounsaturated fats (like avocado!)
are also on the menu.
chiropractor, nutrition expert, and founder of Pure Change
Keep reading for 10 powerful liver cleansing foods and drinks to give your bod an assist.
Garlic
Eating garlichelpsactivate the liver detox enzymes, explains Dr. Passler.
(Basically, these enzymes assist in breaking down toxins and eliminating them from your system.)
Garlic also contains39 different antibacterial agents, making it a great food for protecting your bod against illnesses.
To best make use of this flavor-packed food, opt for organic and fresh garlic whenever possible.
Try sneaking an extra clove or two into yourweeknight dinner veggiesorCaesar salad.
Watch the video below to learn more about the health benefits of garlic:
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Beets
If youve never jumped on thebeet juicetrain, now is the perfect time to give it a try.
(As if the veggies high antioxidant content andability to improve exercise performancewerent reason enough.)
Organic apples
Adding sliced Granny Smiths to your snack rotation can be really beneficial for your gut.
Broccoli sprouts benefits go beyond just the liver.
Sorry, Brussels sproutsyouve officially been one-upped.
Watermelon
Another fruit worth serving up for some liver love iswatermelon.
Fitting the bill for the American Liver Foundations fiber recommendation, a two-cup serving is just right.
Watermelon also contains the antioxidant lycopene, which has been found to raisegluatathione levelsin the body.
Plus, its really easy to prepare your own ferments at home.
Walnuts
You may have already heard of thebrain-boosting powerof the mighty walnut.
But did you know its also a whiz in the liver department?
(Cue the breakdown-and-elimination process.)
Avocado
Oh, avocado: the Beyonce of produce.
This green beauty comes with twofer benefits of fiber (about3 grams per serving) and healthy fats.
This means check, check, and check to adding a myriad ofavocado dishesto your meal lineup.
Looking for something delicious to amp up your weekday meal lineup?
Try this celery salad:
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Coffee
Your daily coffee habit is good news for your liver.
This is because when the body digests coffee, it produces a chemical called paraxanthine.
This chemical is directly linked to protecting the liver.
Green tea
Not a coffee drinker?
Green tea is another liver-supporting beverage.
Similar to coffee, scientific studies have linkedregular green tea consumption with a lowered risk of chronic liver diseases.
Fill up on the foods and drinks on this list and youll be showing your liver lots of love.
This post was originally published April 2, 2018.
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