The 10 Best Foods For A Healthy Liver


The liver is the largest (solid) organ of the body, weighing around 3 pounds (1.5 kg). The liver is in the upper right-hand side of the abdomen, and has more than 500 functions, some of which include:
- Digestive function
- Blood sugar control
- Immune function - helping to fight infections
- Removing harmful substances and toxins from the body
- Manufacturing bile (for fat digestion)
- Storage of vitamins, minerals and other essential substances
- Storing glycogen (an important energy source)
- Making and regulating certain hormones
- Making enzymes
- Regulating blood clotting
According to the Liver Foundation, 5.5 million Americans live with chronic liver disease, 4.4 million live with Hepatitis B or C (viruses that affect the liver) and 30,000 die each year from liver cancer (1).
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is a growing problem worldwide, affecting 20-30% of adults (2). NAFLD refers to the accumulation of fat in the liver and has been described as the hepatic (relating to the liver) manifestation of metabolic syndrome. Metabolic syndrome is the collection of health factors (high blood pressure, high cholesterol, overweight etc.) resulting from the typical unhealthy Western diet and sedentary lifestyle. In other words, NAFLD occurs from our modern unhealthy lifestyles.
Even in the absence of the above conditions, if your liver is not functioning optimally, it can result in a host of problems due to its diverse functions; including low energy, hormone imbalances, and compromised immunity. Supporting liver function is therefore integral to our health and wellbeing.
A high-fiber whole-food diet is recommended for liver health. A diet rich in plant foods provides plenty of fiber, antioxidants, protective phytochemicals, vitamins, and minerals. Evidence suggests that the Mediterranean diet particularly benefits liver health (3,4). The Mediterranean diet consists of fruits, vegetables, wholegrains, pulses, nuts, olive oil, fish, and small amounts of high-quality dairy and meat.
A healthy liver is important for detoxifying the body of toxins and harmful substances, processing nutrients and fat, and regulating blood sugar levels. How can you ensure your liver stays at its best? Check out these 10 healthy foods that are perfect for the job.
Foods for a Healthy Liver

Nutrition Facts for Dry Roasted Sunflower Seeds.

Nutrition Facts for Cooked Oatmeal.

Nutrition Facts for Kimchi.

Nutrition Facts for Ground Turmeric.

Nutrition Facts for Coffee.

Nutrition Facts for Walnuts.

Nutrition Facts for Cooked Spinach.

Nutrition Facts for Farmed Atlantic Salmon.

Nutrition Facts for Olive Oil.
Nutrition Facts for Garlic.

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