I believe that today, being the day after St. Patrick’s Day,
is a good day to address how to eat in order to improve liver function. There are a million strange hangover cures out
there. I have even heard of people
drinking raw eggs after an indulgent night out.
The truth is if you want to promote liver function, you need to take the
protein consumption down a notch and up your plant intake. This is a day for salads my friends, not rare
steak!
The most important food to have on the menu is at least one
type of cruciferous vegetable. Examples
of these include broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, and Brussels sprouts.
Cruciferous vegetables are known to detoxify the liver directly. You should also consume foods that detoxify
your body in general. Beets are good for
cleaning your blood. Fruits high in
antioxidants are a good choice as well.
Easy options include apples, pears, berries, oranges, and
grapefruit. Eating these foods will keep
your liver from having to work as hard.
There are a few things that are important to avoid when
concerned with liver function. Stay away
from canned foods, frozen dinners, condiments, and prepared meats such as bacon
and deli meat.
Try having a salad of arugula, shredded beets, chopped
oranges, and broccoli florets. Avoid
preservatives by making your own dressing at home using a little olive oil and
a juice or vinegar. Simply whisk the oil and acid of your choice together and
pour over the salad.
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