16 Warning Signs Your Liver Is Overloaded With Toxins That
Are Making You Fat
The liver is definitely one of the
main organs in the body. It is responsible for more than 400 processes, but
it’s main function is to process and flush out toxins from your system. The
organ digests fats, stores vitamins and minerals and processes nutrients from
the food we consume, which is why it’s vital to keep it healthy at all times.
The liver has two ways of processing
toxins: the first phase involves using enzymes to transform them into less
toxic compounds, while the second binds these toxins to molecules that make
them more water-soluble and ready to be flushed out.
We are constantly exposed to toxins
which are present in the food we eat and the environment as well, which
overload the liver and interrupt its proper function. This is why it’s
important to detoxify the organ in order to keep your body work as it should.
When the liver function is impaired,
toxins begin to buildup in the fat tissues and stay there until the function of
the organ is improved. There are many symptoms which will tell you that your
liver is overloaded with toxins – once you notice them, you should immediately
start a detox program.
The health begins in the kitchen –
eating a healthy diet and acquiring healthy lifestyle choices is vital for
proper organ function. Eliminating processed foods from your diet and replacing
them with healthy alternatives is a must. Avoid eating pre-packaged foods and
try making your own meals at home in order to keep your liver healthy.
Regardless of what many people think,
eating healthy is not so hard if you follow these rules:
Eat organic foods
Eat a portion of fresh fruit and
vegetables every day and avoid GMO foods.
Drink plenty of water
Drink the recommended amount of water
(6-8 glasses) every day to stay hydrated and keep the wheels working.
Consume a balanced diet
Include whole foods, animal protein,
sprouted grains, fermented foods, healthy fats and nuts and seed in your diet
to achieve balance.
Include healthy fats in your diet
Avocado, coconut ghee and grass-fed
butter are excellent sources of healthy fats.
Consume more fiber
Chia seeds, artichokes, flaxseeds and
broccoli are all good sources of fiber.
Avoid refined sugar
Avoid consuming brown or white sugar,
cane juice, sugar cane and beet sugar.
Restrict your fructose consumption
Limit your daily amount of fructose
to 20-25 gr.
Eat leafy green veggies
Vegetables such as spinach have a
high amount of folate, vitamin C and potassium which are vital for proper organ
function.
Focus on foods rich in sulfur
Include sulfur in your diet by
consuming pasture raised eggs, broccoli, onions and garlic.
Limit your alcohol intake
Limit your daily alcohol intake or
switch to grape kombucha.
The 3 best food for your liver
Milk thistle
Milk thistle supplements contain an
active ingredient called siymarin which has powerful anti-fibrotic, antiviral,
antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that will protect your liver cells
from damage. The plant is considered as the best food for the liver.
Globe artichoke
This plant comes from the milk
thistle family, but it’s perfectly safe to be consumed raw. It will increase
the bile production while the high fiber content will lower the levels of
cholesterol in your blood. The plant also contains antioxidants which can fight
free radicals in your body.
Turmeric
This incredible spice will help your
liver regenerate. Just make sure that your pair it with a source of healthy
fats for better absorption and your liver will thank you
By
Kokilavaani
III
B.Sc.,
Department
of Biochemistry
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