14 Best and Worst Foods for Your Liver
- Dietitian.Lauren Hmede
- Jul 26, 2019
- 2 min read
Oatmeal
Food rich in fiber help your liver to stay healthy. They improve digestion so they help you to shed pounds and to burn belly fat.
Stay Away From Fatty Foods
Fatty food rich in saturated fatty acids make the liver unable to do its job. Over time it may lead to inflammation, which in turn could cause scarring of the liver that's known as cirrhosis.
Broccoli
According to research, eating broccoli protect you from nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.
Coffee
According to studies drinking two to three cups a day can protect your liver from damage caused by too much alcohol or an unhealthy diet. Some research suggests it may lower your risk of liver cancer.
Ease Up on Sugar
Too much sugar will be converted into fa which makes liver unable to do its job. In the long run, you could get a condition like fatty liver disease. So do your liver a favor and make sweets an occasional treat.
Green Tea
According to research, catechin which is a powerful antioxidant protect against some type of cancer.
Water
You need to stay hydrated in order to your body work normally. Moeover, water is a calorie free drink which could replace many sweetened beverages.
Almonds
Nuts are rich in vitamin E which protect against fatty liver disease.
Put a Cap on Salt
Early research suggests a diet high in sodium may lead to fibrosis, which is the first stage of liver scarring. There are some easy things you can do to cut back. You need to avoid processed food and to choose fresh or frozen veggies instead of canned ones.
Spinach
Leafy greens have a powerful antioxidant called glutathione, which can help keep your liver working right.
Blueberries
They've got nutrients in them called polyphenols that may help protect you against nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, which often goes hand in hand with obesity and high cholesterol.Olives, chocolate and plums are other good choices.
Be Moderate With Alcohol
Drinking too much could harm your liver.Over time it can lead to cirrhosis. Even occasional binge drinking which is about four drinks in one sitting for women and five for men can be harmful, too. Try to limit yourself to one drink a day if you're a woman or two a day if you're a man.
Herbs and Spices
Oregano, sage and rosemary are good spices to be added to your diet. They're a good source of healthy polyphenols. On the other hand, they help you to cut back on salt intake!
Limit Packaged Snack Foods
The problem with chips and baked goods is that they're usually loaded with sugar, salt, and fat. Cutting back is a relatively easy diet tweak with a little planning.
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