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<\/figure>\n\n\n\n1. Blueberries<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nBlueberries<\/a> are one of those superfruits that seem to be good for everything. This is especially true when it comes to your liver. Blueberries contain antioxidants called anthocyanins<\/a> that along with imparting the distinctive blue color are able to hold back the growth of cancer cells in the liver.<\/p>\n\n\n\nMultiple animal studies have shown further benefits. In rats, regular consumption of blueberry extract boosted immune cell response and the level of antioxidant enzymes, as well as slowed growth of fibroids, lesions, and scar tissue in their livers. It takes just 3-4 weeks of daily blueberry consumption to make a positive and lasting difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/dailykhabar.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Grapefruit.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\n2. Grapefruit<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nGrapefruit also contains plenty of powerful antioxidants, in this case, naringenin and naringin<\/a>. These are excellent at reducing inflammation and protecting cells. Grapefruit may also reduce your risk of hepatic fibrosis, in which chronic inflammation causes extra connective tissue to build up in and around the liver, gradually choking off its ability to function.<\/p>\n\n\n\nIf you plan on hoisting a few alcoholic beverages this evening, have some grapefruit before you drink. Naringin is really good at helping the liver metabolize alcohol and can even counteract some of alcohol\u2019s damaging effects. It might not spare you the hangover entirely, but it should shorten the duration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/dailykhabar.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/avocado.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\n3. Avocados<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nAvocados<\/a> are great because they taste decadent while actually being very healthy. The good fat in avocados is necessary for our bodies to store energy. Good fats provide insulation against extreme temperature changes and protect our vital organs. They also serve as messengers by helping proteins to do their jobs. <\/p>\n\n\n\nEat avocados to get lots of liver-friendly glutathione, vitamin C, vitamin E, and vitamin K. These nutrients serve an antioxidant role that protects liver cells against damage. The vitamins E and K prevent harmful inflammation. Recent studies have also shown that avocado extract may be helpful in the\u00a0treatment of viral hepatitis<\/a>\u00a0and slow the progress of general liver damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/dailykhabar.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Licorice-tea.jpeg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\n4. Coffee & Tea<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nIf you ever feel guilty about your coffee habit, you can put that aside right now. Coffee is a low calorie beverage with a host of health benefits. As long as you keep the sugar and cream to a reasonable level, coffee works wonders in the liver. In fact, studies have proven that coffee not only lowers the risk of developing cirrhosis<\/a> by about 44%, it can also partially turn back the tide in people who already suffer from liver disease. More than that, coffee increases stored antioxidant levels, reduces inflammation, and lowers your lifetime risk of liver cancer. <\/p>\n\n\n\nCoffee has a distinctive flavor that not everyone likes. If this describes you, you\u2019ll be happy to know that tea is also very good for your liver. The\u00a0green variety<\/a>\u00a0is thought to be best, but black tea also has benefits. Both improve liver enzyme levels and reduces the effects of oxidative stress as well as harmful fatty deposits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/dailykhabar.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/pexels-photo-348689.jpeg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\n5. Leafy Green Veggies <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nLeafy green vegetables<\/a> can help take some strain off of your liver by using their high clorophyll content to neutralize metals, chemicals, and pesticides that make their way into your body via food and the environment. Things like arugula, spinach, and chicory are especially good at increasing bile production and eliminating waste products. <\/p>\n\n\n\nWhile we\u2019re talking about vegetables, beets are excellent for purifying the blood, and cruciferous veggies like Brussels sprouts, broccoli, and cauliflower have a ton of glucosinolate to help the liver produce enzymes that are necessary to remove toxins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/dailykhabar.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/almods-e1537997718700.jpeg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\n6. Nuts<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nNuts<\/a> get a bad reputation because they are relatively high in fat and are often prepared with a lot of salt and sugar. But the natural fat in nuts is primarily the good, unsaturated variety and in their raw form, nuts can justifiably be classed as a superfood due to their high protein<\/a>and antioxidant content. <\/p>\n\n\n\nAnd because\u00a0nuts\u00a0<\/a>generally grow within a shell that is cracked and removed before eating, the nut meat is shielded from pesticides. Since the liver is responsible for neutralizing toxins in the blood stream, eating nuts is a good way to protect your liver by minimizing exposure to these environmental poisons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/dailykhabar.co.nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Unknown-3-6.jpeg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nBonus: Turmeric & Garlic<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nWhile not exactly standalone foods, turmeric and garlic are two seasonings that do great things for the liver. Turmeric<\/a> contains curcumin, which is a strong anti-inflammatory and antioxidant compound. It supports the function of your bile duct, boosting bile flow and thereby cleansing the liver. Curcumin also helps the liver detox metals and prevents alcohol and other toxins from converting into dangerous compounds. However, note that turmeric is not recommended for people with gallstones, gall bladder disease, or diabetes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Multiple animal studies have shown further benefits. In rats, regular consumption of blueberry extract boosted immune cell response and the level of antioxidant enzymes, as well as slowed growth of fibroids, lesions, and scar tissue in their livers. It takes just 3-4 weeks of daily blueberry consumption to make a positive and lasting difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Grapefruit also contains plenty of powerful antioxidants, in this case, naringenin and naringin<\/a>. These are excellent at reducing inflammation and protecting cells. Grapefruit may also reduce your risk of hepatic fibrosis, in which chronic inflammation causes extra connective tissue to build up in and around the liver, gradually choking off its ability to function.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you plan on hoisting a few alcoholic beverages this evening, have some grapefruit before you drink. Naringin is really good at helping the liver metabolize alcohol and can even counteract some of alcohol\u2019s damaging effects. It might not spare you the hangover entirely, but it should shorten the duration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Avocados<\/a> are great because they taste decadent while actually being very healthy. The good fat in avocados is necessary for our bodies to store energy. Good fats provide insulation against extreme temperature changes and protect our vital organs. They also serve as messengers by helping proteins to do their jobs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Eat avocados to get lots of liver-friendly glutathione, vitamin C, vitamin E, and vitamin K. These nutrients serve an antioxidant role that protects liver cells against damage. The vitamins E and K prevent harmful inflammation. Recent studies have also shown that avocado extract may be helpful in the\u00a0treatment of viral hepatitis<\/a>\u00a0and slow the progress of general liver damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you ever feel guilty about your coffee habit, you can put that aside right now. Coffee is a low calorie beverage with a host of health benefits. As long as you keep the sugar and cream to a reasonable level, coffee works wonders in the liver. In fact, studies have proven that coffee not only lowers the risk of developing cirrhosis<\/a> by about 44%, it can also partially turn back the tide in people who already suffer from liver disease. More than that, coffee increases stored antioxidant levels, reduces inflammation, and lowers your lifetime risk of liver cancer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Coffee has a distinctive flavor that not everyone likes. If this describes you, you\u2019ll be happy to know that tea is also very good for your liver. The\u00a0green variety<\/a>\u00a0is thought to be best, but black tea also has benefits. Both improve liver enzyme levels and reduces the effects of oxidative stress as well as harmful fatty deposits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Leafy green vegetables<\/a> can help take some strain off of your liver by using their high clorophyll content to neutralize metals, chemicals, and pesticides that make their way into your body via food and the environment. Things like arugula, spinach, and chicory are especially good at increasing bile production and eliminating waste products. <\/p>\n\n\n\n While we\u2019re talking about vegetables, beets are excellent for purifying the blood, and cruciferous veggies like Brussels sprouts, broccoli, and cauliflower have a ton of glucosinolate to help the liver produce enzymes that are necessary to remove toxins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Nuts<\/a> get a bad reputation because they are relatively high in fat and are often prepared with a lot of salt and sugar. But the natural fat in nuts is primarily the good, unsaturated variety and in their raw form, nuts can justifiably be classed as a superfood due to their high protein<\/a>and antioxidant content. <\/p>\n\n\n\n And because\u00a0nuts\u00a0<\/a>generally grow within a shell that is cracked and removed before eating, the nut meat is shielded from pesticides. Since the liver is responsible for neutralizing toxins in the blood stream, eating nuts is a good way to protect your liver by minimizing exposure to these environmental poisons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n While not exactly standalone foods, turmeric and garlic are two seasonings that do great things for the liver. Turmeric<\/a> contains curcumin, which is a strong anti-inflammatory and antioxidant compound. It supports the function of your bile duct, boosting bile flow and thereby cleansing the liver. Curcumin also helps the liver detox metals and prevents alcohol and other toxins from converting into dangerous compounds. However, note that turmeric is not recommended for people with gallstones, gall bladder disease, or diabetes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n2. Grapefruit<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\n3. Avocados<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\n4. Coffee & Tea<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\n5. Leafy Green Veggies <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\n6. Nuts<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nBonus: Turmeric & Garlic<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n