The Liver: What Does It Do?
The liver is the largest, heaviest and one of the most complex organs inside our body. It performs almost 500 functions, which includes filtering blood, eliminating toxins, absorbing medicines - the list just goes on.
How Can You Care For Your Liver?
The best way to care for your liver is to not abuse it (no smoking or abnormal alcohol consumption) and intake foods that strengthen it. Add 30 minutes of regular, daily exercise and you can have a healthy liver right till your old age. Know what foods can make your liver healthier > >
1. Soluble Fiber-Rich Foods
Foods rich in soluble-fibers like oatmeal take longer to break down in your body, and also reduce the risk of cholesterol. They help burn calories and could prevent the risk and development of complications like fatty liver disease.
2. Coffee May Reduce Risk Of Liver Cancer
Drinking a cup of coffee might help reduce the risk and prevent your liver from degenerating.
3. Water Is The Best Medicine
Have at least 8-10 glasses of water a day to help your body remove waste products. Avoid fizzy drinks to keep your weight in check and your liver healthy.
4. Almonds Are A Great Source Of Health
They are rich in Vitamin E that helps reduce the risk of fatty liver disease. They are good for your heart as well, and the perfect healthy snack at work.
5. Foods rich in Antioxidants
Food items rich in antioxidants keep the liver in good health. Eat fruits and vegetables of all hues - greens like spinach, broccoli, grapes; purples like beetroots, onions, plums; oranges and yellows in carrots, bell peppers, citrus fruit and reds of berries, tomatoes and more.
6. Replace Regular Tea With Green Tea
It’s rich in antioxidants that can help reduce the risk of liver cancer. Drinking a few cups a day can go a long way in keeping your liver and weight in check.
7. Foods Rich In Omega 3 Fatty Acids
Very important to include in the diet, not just for liver but overall health. For vegetarians, walnuts, flaxseeds and kidney beans (rajma) are good sources of Omega 3 fatty acids. Others can also have fatty fish such as salmon, tuna, and mackerel and prawns.
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