The hardest working organ in your body is your liver, it has more than 500 functions. The main one is to detox your body as it rids your body of waste. hormones that metabolize and assist in digestion constantly. Many of you purchase a 10-day detox kit from the health food store. Those may clean you out but the liver is the rotor rooter organ that detoxifies toxic chemicals, and carcinogens (cancer-causing agents). Toxins are found in our environment everywhere, examples are household cleaning products, our food, and the furniture in our homes.
Signs of liver overload are feeling sluggish, digestive issues, and being extra sensitive to perfumes and smells. Eating more herbs, taking more supplements, and consuming clean organic whole foods are ways to gently and safely detox our bodies.
Resting, cleansing, and nourishing our bodies from the inside out is detoxification. When you rid your body of toxins and feed it more natural nourishing foods, helps protect you from disease and renews your ability to maintain your health. The foods you eat play a great role in eliminating toxins and supporting various organ systems.
Vitamins A, B, and C combined with minerals like zinc, magnesium, calcium, and selenium are important to support the liver and detoxification process. Today I will share with you some important foods that help your liver detox.
Garlic contains sulfur compounds vital for supporting the liver and activating its enzymes that flush toxins and body waste. It also includes the mineral and nutrient selenium which assist in detoxification and support the thyroid gland.
Citrus fruits like lemons, limes, and grapefruit are all natural sources of vitamin C and contain many powerful antioxidants. These fruits just like garlic boost the production of liver detoxifying enzymes.
Broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, and broccoli contain sulfur compounds that support liver detoxification. Avocado is a remarkable fruit that contains the powerful antioxidant glutathione that protects the liver from incoming waste and toxins.
Leafy green vegetables such as mustard greens, arugula, dandelion, and chicory contain cleansing compounds that neutralize heavy metals which slow the liver’s ability to detoxify. As well they stimulate the flow of bile.
The herb Turmeric contains multiple antioxidants that help repair liver cells, protect against cell damage, and assist in detoxification. It is especially good at helping the liver remove heavy metals and assists in hormone metabolism.
Walnuts have high levels of l-arginine, glutathione, and omega-3 fatty acids, all help to detoxify the liver and support the elimination of toxic waste. They also fight inflammation and support brain health.
Your liver detoxifies your body constantly day in and day out. Eating nutrient filled high-quality foods increases our body’s ability to eliminate toxins and chemicals and helps support our health and longevity. Help clean your liver naturally by adding these foods to your diet.
Until next time,
Peace, Love, and Blessings ❤️
