Health and Fitness Tip #66 - 6 Powerful Foods & Spices that Detox the Liver

6 Powerful Foods & Spices that Detox the Liver

 

Your first step toward an effective liver detox should be to eat foods that are liver friendly.

Here is your liver-friendly food list.

 

 

Root vegetables

Root vegetables like carrots and beets are high in glutathione which is a protein and an antioxidant. It helps to prevent oxidative liver damage and also detoxifies.

Cruciferous vegetables: Cruciferous vegetables like cabbage, brussel sprouts, broccoli, cauliflower are high in sulfur. They have a characteristic smell when cooked.

They’re rich in antioxidant glucosinolate too. This helps the liver release enzymes to prevent damage and flush out environmental toxins.

 

 

Greens

Spinach: It is high in phytonutrients like saponins, flavonoids and pigments carotenoids. These are all powerful antioxidants and have anti-cancer effects on liver.

Artichokes: Contains the nutrient cynarin that helps to improve bile secretion and offer protective effects.

 

Fruits

Grapefruit: It’s high in vitamin C and pigment lycopene. They’re 2 powerful antioxidants that help in liver cleansing.

Citrus fruits: Citrus fruits like lemon and lime are rich in vitamin c,a liver protector. They also contain limonin, a compound that is a potent anti-cancer agent.

Avocados: Contains glutathione a powerful antioxidant that protects from oxidative damage

 

 

Spices

Turmeric: The active ingredient is curcumin reduces inflammation of liver and heals.

Garlic: The pungent smell of garlic is due to the sulfur containing compounds. Anti-inflammatory in nature garlic supports liver function

 

 

Herbs

Dandelion: Stimulates bile production and maintains liver function

Burdock root: It is often used in Ayurveda for liver cleansing

Milk Thistle : Contains the active ingredient silymarin that is often present in supplements

Holy Basil or Tulsi leaves: These leaves improve liver enzyme production and function.

Peppermint: its active ingredient is found to protect liver from arsenic poisoning.

 

 

 

Other foods:

Quinoa, millet, buckwheat and walnuts provide healthy protein and fat content. This promote healthy liver function.

Green tea: Rich in catechins, and other powerful antioxidant. Being anti-inflammatory green tea is a  great liver-friendly drink.

 

Be wary of products and supplements that claim to flush out liver toxins.

Keep in mind, the best approach is to eat fresh, eat clean.

Avoid processed and refined foods, and exercise daily to maintain a healthy liver.