Many processes in your body are regulated by your liver. It is therefore important that this organ can do its job properly. What are the best foods to eat now to keep your liver in top condition?
Green leafy vegetables, such as spinach, kale, watercress, cress, bok choy, parsley and arugula contain chlorophyll, a substance that supports the liver in removing toxins.
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Several studies have shown that drinking two to three cups of coffee a day can protect the liver. It has even been suggested that coffee may lower the risk of liver cancer.
Turmeric helps in the production of enzymes that support the cleaning process in the liver. The root also has an anti-inflammatory effect.
Walnuts contain omega-3 fatty acids that support the cleansing function of the liver. In addition, the high amount of arginine in walnuts helps the liver to excrete ammonia from the body.
Blueberries contain polyphenols, which help fight non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Apples are rich in pectin, a substance that ensures that toxins are already separated in the intestines, so that your liver no longer has to do it. And grapefruit also supports your liver.
Would you like to know more about how to maintain the health of this organ? And do you want to know how being overweight affects your liver? You can read it in the June issue of Santé, out now!
