Hey there Liver Detoxers! Here is the list of groceries youd like to stock up on for our upcoming detox (11/19-11/26). Stay tuned for an outline for the Detox info this week! Message me to be added to the email list. Happy Liver Foods 1. Beets and Carrots: Carrots are rich in Glutathione, a protein that helps detoxify the liver. Both are extremely high in plant-flavonoids and beta-carotene. Eating beats and carrots can help stimulate and improve overall liver function. 2. Tomatoes: They have abundant amounts of Glutathione which is great at detoxifying the liver. As a side effect Lycopene in tomatoes is thought to protect against breast, skin and lung cancer. 3. Citrus Fruits: Lemons and Lime contain very high amounts of vitamin C, which helps stimulate the liver and aids the synthesizing of toxic materials into substances that can be absorbed by water. Grapefruit: Another source of the liver cleansing glutathione. It’s also high in vitamin C and antioxidants, this boosts the production of the liver detoxification enzymes and increases the natural cleansing process of the liver. 4. Cabbage: The isothiocyanates (ITCs) made from cabbage’s glucosinolates provides liver detoxifying enzymes that help flush out toxins. 5. Turmeric: Turmeric is one of the best spices for the liver. It helps to detoxify by assisting enzymes that actively flush out dietary carcinogens. 6. Walnuts: Walnuts are a good source of glutathione, omega-3 fatty acids and amino acid arginine, which support the normal liver cleansing actions 7. Avocados: The nutrient-dense superfood, avocado helps the body produce glutathione which supports liver cleansing. 8. Apples: They are high in pectin and other chemicals essential to cleanse and release toxins from the digestive tract. Apples make it easier for the liver to handle the toxic load during the cleansing process. 9. Brussels sprouts: Brussels sprouts are high in sulfur and antioxidant glucosinolate, which encourages the liver to release enzymes that block damage from environmental or dietary toxins. 10. Garlic: Garlic is contains sulfur which activates liver enzymes that helps your body flush out toxins. Garlic also holds high amounts of allicin and selenium, two natural compounds that aid in liver cleansing. 11. Dandelion: Dandelion root tea assists the liver in breaking down fats, producing amino acids and generally ridding it of toxins. (Source) 12. Leafy Green Vegetables: Green Veggies are extremely high in plant chlorophyll’s that absorb environmental toxins, increase bile production, neutralize heavy metals, chemicals and pesticides, which lowers the burden on the liver. Kale specifically, is vegetable is often recommended by doctors to fight kidney disease. It’s packed with many antioxidants, has anti-inflammatory properties and contains a host of vitamins and minerals as well. Spinach: Raw Spinach is a major source of glutathione that triggers toxin cleansing enzymes of the liver. 13. Cruciferous Vegetables: Eating broccoli and cauliflower will increase production of enzymes glucosinolate in your system that help flush out carcinogens and other toxins. 14. Asparagus: Asparagus is a great diuretic helping in the cleansing process and sharing the detox load of the liver and kidneys. 15. Green Tea: Green tea is full of plant antioxidants known as catechins, a compound known to assist liver function. 16. Olive Oil: Cold-pressed organic oils such as olive, hemp and flax-seed are great support for the liver. They provide the body with a liquid base that can suck up toxins waste in the body. 17. Alternative Grains: Grains that don’t overload the liver include quinoa, millet and buckwheat. 18. Artichokes: Artichokes help the liver function by increasing the liver’s production of bile, and since bile helps break down foods which help your body use the nutrients inside them, an increase in bile production is typically a good thing. 19. Aside from all of the benefits to your liver, it’s also filled with fiber, protein, magnesium, folate, and potassium. It’s simply a good food to add to your diet in order to stay regular, stay healthy, and keep your liver happily doing its job. 20. Ginger: This root is thought to help the liver function and has some astringent properties. Feel free to chew on ginger root, add it to hot water for tea like drinking, and cook it up with the foods you love to receive its medicinal benefits. 21. Lemongrass: This is an herb that is used in Thailand and other parts of the world as a natural way to cleanse several organs at once. It is great at helping the liver as well as the kidneys, the bladder, and the entire: digestive tract. Benefits of using it in your cooking, or drinking it as a tea include a better complexion, better circulation, and better digestion. 22. Seaweed: Kelp is seaweed that is often cooked in soups. It functions to detoxify the liver and has a great taste. 23. Watercress: This helps to release enzymes in the liver that clean it out and help rid it of toxic buildup. 24. Wheatgrass: Wheatgrass provides a great boost for liver due to its alkaline property. It’s also effective at lowering your blood sugar and for getting your metabolism back on track.
Posted on: Fri, 14 Nov 2014 15:47:01 +0000
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