Most people don't think about what foods
are good for keeping their liver strong. But, if you have been discovering
and using a diet that is good for your overall health, then, most likely
you are helping your liver.
So here again is a list of healthy eating that will result in a strong
useful liver.
Oils - use mostly olive oil for your food preparation. This oil can be
heated to a relative medium level without causing free radicals. Use flax
seed oil or fish oil every day.
Avoid margarine or any other artificial butter since their processing
creates chemicals the liver cannot recognize as food. Use Ghee, which
doesn't require refrigeration, or raw butter,
Sunflower, safflower, and other seed oils should be kept in the
refrigerator to keep them from becoming rancid.
When you eat too much fat, the fat accumulates in the liver. The liver is
responsible for breaking down the fat and using it for energy. Accumulated
fat in the liver can become rancid producing free radicals that damage
liver cells.
Food - try to buy and eat good organic food. Food that has been sprayed
with pesticides is difficult to clean and these chemicals will get into
your body as free radicals.
Protein - Cut down on the amount of protein that you eat. Most of us only
need about 2-3 ounces of protein, but if you do physical labor you need
plenty more. The problem with more is some of this protein may not
completely digest in our stomach and move into the colon. There this
undigested protein is decomposed by bad bacteria creating toxic matter.
These toxins can be absorbed into the blood and cause the liver extra work
in detoxifying them.
Sulfur Foods - Since the liver produces enzymes, which are used in every
body chemical reaction, you can support this activity by eating foods such
as Brussels sprouts, broccoli cabbage, seeds and nuts.
Vitamins - minerals - nutrients - The liver, just like all parts of the
body, needs vitamins and minerals. Get these from fruits and vegetables or
even fruit and vegetable juices. Ionic minerals, easily absorbed, can be
purchased in bottles from WaterOZ and other brands. These ionic minerals
can then be easily added to your juices without adding any unusual taste.
Sugar - Limit, reduce or eliminate the use of sugar since it interferes
with enzyme activity throughout your body. Use fruits, whole grains,
barley malt, rice syrup, dates, dried fruit, and honey
Lecithin - use lecithin every day for the Phosphatidyl choline, PC that it
provides. PC helps build the liver cell membranes creating a healthier
liver. Use lecithin in granules by adding them to salads and other liquid
food preparations including smoothies.
There you have it, a small list of foods to eat to help your liver give
you long life. Most likely you are already eating some of these foods and
if so, then, it will be easy to add just one more good healthy eating
habit.
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