One of the most vital yet underappreciated needs is a healthy liver. We only have one liver One of the foods that are bad on so many levels are fatty foods. Fatty foods can clog veins with trans-fats, increase cholesterol levels, trigger weight gain, and lead to hypertension Fatty foods put a strain on your liver
The second strain on the liver is very common—excessive alcohol intake Drinking too much affects the liver especially by long-term alcohol abuse. Excessive alcohol consumption impacts the form and action of organs in the body, particularly those responsible for metabolizing toxins like the liver. Long term abuse can lead to liver fibrosis or cirrhosis
Red meat consumption has been linked to liver damage. Is this due to the high sodium content or the hormones that are used in our meat We need more studies or grass fed meat vs non grass meat Compounds like lipid hydroperoxide are produced during cooking with high temperatures and grilling, leading to an increased intake of carcinogens that may harm your liver.
So you need to eat fruits, vegetables, nuts and fish Fruits and veggies are your friendly neighborhood superheroes in the nutrition world! Eating various fruits and vegetables can be a powerful way to protect your liver from damage. Loaded with antioxidants and vitamins, fruits and vegetables play an important role in the proper development and functioning of the liver
There are herbs that protect your liver as milk thistle, dandelion and globe artichoke. I can recall at the Sunday dinner table a bottle of bitters used afterwards for better digestion. Protect this vital organ at all costs.