Have you ever thought how important is Liver for your overall health. It is not only helps in detoxification process, but also have many functions that are very good for health. Therefore we should protect it, and we can if we choose proper healthy diet.

Functions of liver;

First of all this is very important to know that why we should take care of liver. Because liver has many functions for health. Its functions are;

• Preventing body from infections.
• Helps in preparation of Bile.
•  By changing food into energy.
• Process digested foods from intestine.
• Stores Iron, Vitamin and other nutrients.
• Adjust and prepares different types of hormones also sex hormones.
• Controls the level of  glucose, fat and amino acids in the blood.
• Kills harmful toxins and drugs.
• Make proteins and enzymes that is responsible for chemical reactions in the body.

Foods for healthy Liver;

You can divide foods in two groups for healthy liver i.e foods rich in antioxidants and foods that helps in detoxification process.

• Fruits rich in anti-oxidants

Eat fruits that are rich in anti-oxidants like oranges, apples, blackberries, plumps, strawberries, raisins, pears, blueberries, prunes.

Anti-oxidants protects liver from free radicals.

• Whole grains

Grains like brown rice contains B complex vitamins. These nutrients improve liver functions. Always try to eat alternatives of whole wheat.

• Olive oil

Olive oil is very helpful for liver to remove toxins.

• Turmeric

Add turmeric to your meals because it is the best spice for healthy liver.

• Lemons

Lemons are rich source of Vitamin C, that is very good for liver. Drink lemon juice every morning.

• Beetroot

Beetroot is very helpful in absorbing heavy metals.

• Cruciferous vegetables

Cruciferous vegetables like cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli contains chemicals that helps in neutralizing the level of harmful toxins. It also contains glucosinolates that helps liver to produce enzymes for detoxification processes.

• Garlics and onions

Garlic contains allicin, that helps liver to detoxification. It also helps liver to clear away the body from the hormone oestrogen and food additives.

• Green Leafy vegetables

Green leafy vegetables helps liver in cleansing. They neutralize the level of chemicals, pesticides and heavy metals.

Green leafy vegetables can be taken as raw or cooked or in the form of juice.

• Walnuts

Walnuts are rich in amino acid, Which support liver in detoxifying ammonia. Walnuts are also rich in glutathione and omega-3 fatty acids which helps liver in cleansing.

• Green tea

Drinking green tea is very good for liver, as it is rich in antioxidants. The anti-oxidants and catechins present in green tea helps liver to perform overall functions.

• Carrots and Beet

Carrots and Beet are rich in beta-carotene and plant flavonoids. They also help liver to perform functions.

If you want a healthy life, then you should try healthy foods in your diet. Always remember that liver is a very important internal organ of our body and we should take care of it, and it can be only possible when we add foods that are rich in antioxidants. Fluid based diet is also very important for liver. Always try to avoid too much consumption of alcohol.

Take care of your liver and it will take care of your health.

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