5 best and worst foods for liver health
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World Liver Day 2022
Every year on 19th April World Liver Day is celebrated to bring awareness to liver health.
The liver is one of most important organs of the body. It is also known as chemical factory of the body.
5 Foods to avoid for better liver health
(1)
Red Meat
Red meat is high in saturated fat, cholesterol, and protein. Consuming a very high protein diet without adequate carbohydrates can be troublesome for liver health.
(2)
Fast foods
Fast and junk foods contain more amount of saturated fat and salt. If you consume these kinds of fast foods regularly, you may have to face liver cirrhosis and other liver problems.
(3)
Soft and packed drinks
Packed drinks, soda, and soft drinks are high in calories and sugar. High calories drinks can cause obesity if regularly consumed & may damage liver and cause fatty liver.
(4)
Readymade foods
These are high in sodium including high-fat amounts & preservatives. Consuming extra sodium can retain extra fluid, cause electrolyte imbalance & affects liver functions adversely.
(5) Alcohol
You all know that consuming more amount of alcohol regularly definitely damages liver cells. Its efficiency is reduced and it cannot eliminate toxins from the body properly.
5 Foods to Consume for better liver health
(1)
Beetroot
It helps to prevent the liver from oxidative damage, reduces inflammation, and improves natural detoxifying enzymes.
(2)
Walnut and Omega 3 fatty acid
It improves the functions of the liver, prevents inflammation, and is good for a person with fatty liver.
(3)
Berries and cranberry
According to a study published in NCBI, it prevents liver damage if it is consumed for 21 days. It is also beneficial in boosting antioxidant enzymes and immune cells.
(4)
Tea and coffee
If taken in moderate amounts can be helpful in liver health by improving enzymatic activity which reduces fat, aids digestion, and prevents oxidative stress.
(5)
Green leafy vegetables
Spinach, sprouts, kale, broccoli, etc are helpful for liver health by avoiding the collection of excess fat in the liver. It aids fat loss & provides nutrients to the body.
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