We discussed a few weeks ago why it was so important to detoxify our livers and the key rolls it plays in so many functions (look back to week 8 if we need a quick refresher)- so this week we are going to talk about how to strength it now that we have flushed it of toxins.
And let me tell you, as I was doing research for this week’s topic I ran across an article stating that coffee is actually good for your liver, as it helps to reduce fat buildup as well as create good antioxidants as well (which as we learned last week are super important to help avoid free radicals running rampant and causing havoc). I am very excited by this information and figured I would share, because what is the point of eating healthy if we can’t be excited about it?!
Along with coffee, this article by Medical News Today, also states that: oatmeal, green tea, plant foods (think berries, garlic, grapes, avocados…), and fatty fish are all fantastic to maintain a healthy liver. Now, the best part about this, if you’ll think back over the last few months- most of these all have alternative health benefits too. Berries are chockful of antioxidants; garlic is food for your probiotics and grapes are fruits and help give you energy throughout the day!
One of the main functions of the liver is the production of bile, which is a digestion aid. Not only does it help aid digestion, but bile also collects and removes toxins from the body. An impaired liver can mess with bile production and excretion, in turn leading to a buildup of those pollutants in our body- and if we’ve said it once, we’ve said it a dozen times: A buildup in the body of any waste material leads to that low grade chronic inflammation and BOOM health problems. It’s a vicious cycle, but one that can be helped and aided by a preemptive maintenance!
Milk Thistle is one of the best-known liver health aids. Along with daily support, milk thistle can also help with cirrhosis, jaundice, hepatitis, and gallbladder disorders. Silymarin, the main active ingredient in milk thistle, is an anti-inflammatory as well as an antioxidant, according to WebMD. By taking a daily dose of Milk Thistle, not only will you support your liver’s health, but you can simultaneously help fight the free radicals floating about and fight inflammation!
If we have learned nothing else so far, there is not a single organ or system we have that is isolated. If one organ starts having problems, the health of the rest of our body starts to notice a change as well. This can be a con, but it can also be a plus. When you start eating healthy for one outcome, say a healthier liver, you are simultaneously giving your body the nutrients it needs to feel better, sleep more soundly, and function at optimum levels.
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