The liver is one of the most hardworking organs in our body. It transforms food into energy or “qi”. Traditional eastern practitioner considers the liver to be one of the primary organs to be treated when you are sick. If a liver is not performing correctly, then the digestive system can become swollen and discomfort, in turn, cause harm to other parts of the body
With a healthy liver, you will have proper working metabolism, healthy circulation, balance hormones, clean blood and robust digestive system. When you experience symptoms like bloating, constipation, fatigue and hormonal imbalance, you know your liver is not healthy. Hence this is an indication that you need to look at your diet and clean your liver.
When your liver is healthy, you will notice an increased energy level; clearer skin, more regular menstrual cycle with reduced PMS, freedom from sinus pain; fewer infections and stronger immunity; less digestive complaints and more regularity; fresher breath and oral health; and a positive mood and sharper mind.
So, why not detox your liver with the following natural organic food?
1. Garlic
Garlic is capable of activating liver enzymes that help the body cleanse the poison. Garlic contains allicin and selenium to cleanse the liver. You can use two cloves of raw garlic daily.
2. Grapes
Grapes contain plenty of vitamin C and antioxidants that increase natural hepatic purity. Each day, a small glass of fresh grape juice stimulates the liver to produce antioxidants that help to remove carcinogens and toxins.
3. Beetroot or carrot
Both types contain many natural flavonoids and beta-carotene; Eating beetroot and carrots can help stimulate and improve liver function.
4. Green tea
This food contains many antioxidants such as catechins, which help support the liver.
5. Broccoli
Broccoli has an excellent liver cleansing properties. This food contains many chlorophylls that can neutralise heavy metals; some chemicals contribute to protecting the liver.
6. Avocado fruit
Avocado is considered a nutrient-rich food; carbohydrates, lipids (omega 3,6,9) and vitamins C, B, minerals … help the body produce glutathione – a compound necessary to help the liver cleanse the toxins.
7. Apples
Apple contains a lot of pectins, which assist the body in cleansing and expelling the toxins from the gastrointestinal tract. Hence facilitating the liver to perform better detoxifying functions.
8. Lemon fruit
Contains plenty of vitamin C, which helps the body to synthesise toxins into water-soluble and excreted kidneys. Drink a glass of lemon juice in the morning to stimulate better activity.
9. Walnuts
This fruit contains a lot of arginines to help the liver cleanse ammonia (not suitable for nerve cell activity). This nuts also contain high levels of glutathione and omega-3 that assist the liver in performing a more efficient cleansing of our blood.
10. Turmeric
A “favourite spice” of the liver. Turmeric has detoxifying properties, which associated with liver enzymes that increase the possibility of wiping out carcinogens in food.
All these natural or organic food are effective at helping to clean our organ. Your liver is important in efficiently taking in oxygen. Everyone knows how important that is for us. WIth oxygen we will not be alive, hence liver health is super important to all of us. For more in-depth information on liver see our natural liver detox article
