Liver is one of the key organs in the body. It is essential in creating bile, detoxifying body, storing nutrients, producing glucose, and breaking down carbohydrates.
A list of the healthiest food for liver:
Grapefruit – This fruit contains naringin and naringenin antioxidants that helps reduce inflammation of liver cells. It also increases fat-burning enzymes.
Green Tea – According to research, green tea helps with oxidative stress and reduces overall fat content.
Berries – These fruits are high in polyphenols antioxidants that help protect liver from damage.
Cruciferous Vegetables – Vegetables such as brussels sprouts, collard/mustard greens, and broccoli decrease oxidative stress and can protect the liver by boosting liver enzyme levels
Fatty Fish – Fatty fish contains omega-3 which is proven to be very beneficial for liver and reducing inflammation by preventing fat build-up, boosting insulin levels, and maintaining healthy enzyme levels.
Red and Purple Grapes – Red/purple grapes contain resveratrol which is the most famous compound beneficial for the body. Grapes help to lower inflammation and increase antioxidant levels.
Beets/Beetroot Juice - Studies has shown that beetroot juice may reduce inflammation and oxidative damage in the liver and boost detoxifying enzymes.
Prickly Pear – This is an edible cactus that reduces symptoms of hangover if the extract is consumed before drinking alcohol. It also reduces inflammation and oxidative stress in the liver.
Nuts – Eating nuts gives protection to the liver and helps with reducing oxidative stress and inflammation.
